| First Russian Antarctic Expedition in 30 Years to Kick Off in 2015 |
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Multithumb found errors on this page: There was a problem loading image http://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/images/101338/57/1013385728.jpg  Russia 10:45 29.05.2015(updated 10:54 29.05.2015) Get short URL “The ‘Admiral Vladimirsky’ oceanographic ship is completing repairs at a St. Petersburg shipyard as part of ongoing preparations for an Antarctic expedition to commence at the end of this year,” the Ministry said in a statement.
The ‘Admiral Vladimirsky’ last sailed to the Antarctic coast in 1982, together with the ‘Faddey Bellinsgauzen’ oceanographic research vessel. The members of the expedition will carry out a series of hydrographic measurements to update the existing navigation charts and manuals, and will also test systems of radio navigation to ensure safe shipping in Antarctic waters.
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