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Arctic Voyage Delivers Supplies & Cleans Shores
5 Nov
Summary
- Scientific vessel Mikhail Somov returned after supplying polar stations.
- Crew delivered vital winter supplies and personnel to remote Arctic locations.
- Joint project removed Soviet-era waste from Arctic territories.
The scientific expedition vessel Mikhail Somov has successfully completed its third resupply mission along the Northern Sea Route, returning to Arkhangelsk. The vessel spent almost two and a half months in the Arctic, covering the route to Wrangel Island.
During its voyage, the Mikhail Somov delivered vital cargo, including fuel, food, building materials, and equipment, to numerous remote polar stations. Personnel shifts were also completed for the upcoming wintering period. On Kotelny Island, a new modular office and residential building for a weather station was installed.
Beyond logistical support, the expedition engaged in significant environmental efforts. Specialists conducted maintenance on meteorological and communication equipment and inspected stations for marine coastal observations. A joint project with the Clean Arctic environmental movement focused on removing scrap metal, fuel barrels, and old equipment from Arctic territories.
Furthermore, researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University conducted integrated environmental monitoring along the Northern Sea Route. Historical equipment, over 90 years old, was also recovered for future exhibition. The vessel visited over 70 locations, supporting 51 Russian Hydrometeorology Service weather stations.
