On the northern fleet’s naval base in Severomorsk, a solemn flag-raising ceremony was held on the icebreaker-class patrol ship “Ivan Papanin”, project 23550. The vessel, built by Admiraltyskie Verfi yard.
The ceremony was led by the Navy Commander, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, who highlighted the importance of the new ship for operations in the Arctic.
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“The ship ‘Ivan Papanin’ is a special project. During construction, complex technical solutions were implemented, some unparalleled in the world’s shipbuilding. Its full efficiency was confirmed under the tests,” Moiseev said.
“Ivan Papanin” is the first ship in project 23550, developed by the design office Almaz.
The vessel combines patrol, ice switch and towing functions and is able to protect and monitor water resources in Arctic areas, escort and tow vessels, as well as participate in rescue and logistics assignments.
Named after the Soviet Arctic explorer and Rear Admiral Ivan Papanin, who was twice awarded the hero of the Soviet Union, the ship was closed down in April 2017, launched in October 2019, and is now officially included in the northern fleet.
With “Ivan Papanin”, Russia expands its strategic presence in the Arctic, an area that is considered to have increasing geopolitical and economic significance.
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