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03/13/2015

New SAR vessels for the Russian Arctic


New SAR vessels for the Russian Arctic

Two newest icebreaking rescue and salvage vessels were named “Beringov Proliv” and “Murman”, ships are ready to operate in the Russian Arctic.

The construction was completed by German company Nordic Yards in accordance with Russian governmental order. The two vessels are versatile icebreakers of the second highest class Icebreaker 6, suitable for rescue operations in harsh environments.

They can be used for icebreaking operations in harbors and waters, fire-fighting and combating oil spills from the sea. “Beringov Proliv” will be based in the Korsakov harbor in the Sakhalin region, while “Murman” will be based in the Murmansk harbor.