Russia launches new Arctic ship

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 22 Dec 2020 by Alex Teddy
On December 18 a ship named North Pole made its maiden voyage from St Petersburg. The 83 meter ship is to explore the Arctic. The North Pole is to be a permanent research ship.The ship will study the geology and oceanography of the North Pole. The ship is run by the state meteorology service. There will be 14-34 researchers on board and they will have 15 labs to work 12 months a year. The ship can penetrate thin ice. For thick ice it will need an icebreaker. The ship will sail for two years at a time.The Arc8 class ship is not fully functional as a research ship. The inside of the ship is not yet complete. At the moment it will not leave the River Neva. The ship will begin its mission in 2022. Russia is a member of the Arctic Council and will be chair of that organization for 2 year starting in 2022. The Russian enthusiasm for the Arctic is growing ever more intense. The Northern Sea Route, hydrocarbons in the region and the military significance of the region are becoming more important.

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