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This icebreaker was built in 1981 by Wartsilla in Helsinki.
Historical Notes
In 1992 this vessel made a West to east transit. Of the North West Passage.
In 1993 this vessel made a West to east transit of the North West Passage carrying passengers. On 21 July 1994 this vessel reached the North Pole as well as both a West to east transit carrying passengers and an East to West transit carrying passengers. This vessel was the first ship to circumnavigate Antarctica with passengers in 1996-1997. The icebreaker made a full circumnavigation of the Arctic from July 10, 2011 to September 13, 2011. The circumnavigation lasted for 66 days and included helicopter tours and adventure activities. This vessel retired as a passenger vessel in March 2012, returning to escort duties in the Russian Arctic.
Owners & Masters
In 1981-2025 she was owned by the Far East Shipping Co., Russia.
Masters
Captain Piotr Golikov (1992-1994); Captain Viktor Vasiliev (1995-2000);
Rebuilds
She was refitted in 1990 as a tour ship.
