Northern Fleet Adds Research Vessel
The latest oceanographic research vessel "Yantar" has arrived at the base of the Northern Fleet in Murmansk region. This was announced by Head of Press Service of the Federation Council Vadim Serga.
"The crew has completed the transition from the Atlantic Ocean to the Kola Bay" - quoted by TASS Sergey.
In May of this year, "Amber" was raised by St. Andrew's flag. This was followed by testing of the equipment and facilities the ship in the deep Atlantic.
The technical capabilities of "Amber" will help raise hydrographic and research activities of the Northern Fleet in the oceans, especially in the Arctic, to a new level, I'm sure the commander of the Northern Fleet Vladimir Korolev.
"The Northern Fleet added a unique research ship of a new generation that is on the complex technical equipment is unique in the world" - said the Queens at the ceremony of the meeting vessel.
Oceanographic research vessel "Amber" project 22010 is designed at the Central Marine Design Bureau "Almaz" and includes the latest achievements of Russian engineers. The ship delivered to the Navy Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation.