The icebreaker “Jemark” is dismantled and serves as a spare parts supplier for the icebreaker “Krasin” of identical design Nothing is the same anymore, not even on the Northern Sea route. Due to the sanctions against Russia and the boycott of...
The icebreaker “Sibir” on departure from St. Petersburg. The ship is the second icebreaker of class 22220 built in St. Petersburg. (Photo: Anton Haas, St. Petersburg) On the morning of January 13, 2022, the nuclear icebreaker “Sibir” left the...
The “Arktika” in the middle of the polar night and the ice of the Northeast Passage. With its 81,500 horsepower, the 173-meter-long ship is the most powerful icebreaker in the world. After initial engine difficulties, the nuclear icebreaker was now able to...
At Baltic Shipyard, in St. Petersburg, the five icebreakers of Project 2220 are being built. However, this is unlikely to be enough. Experts are calling for two more ships of this class. (Photo: Anton Haas St. Petersburg) In order to ensure regular year-round...
Containers are piling up in the port of Vladivostok. Ships can therefore no longer be unloaded and cargo is delayed in reaching its destination. (Photo: FESCO) A difficult situation has developed in the delivery of goods to Chukotka. From July to September, three...
