Russia Builds Two Research Ships for Global Oceans
Russia is preparing to make a breakthrough in maritime research; on the 'Zvezda' plant, two scientific research vessels of unlimited range are being built. The first vessel is planned to be handed over to the fleet within the next two years, and the second by 2030, said Valery Falkov, head of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Consensus
- Two research vessels are being built at the 'Zvezda' shipbuilding complex.
- The vessels are designed for unlimited range operations in the World Ocean.
- The first vessel is already on the slipway and expected to be launched soon.
- The second vessel is expected to be delivered by 2030.
- The vessels will be equipped with advanced scientific equipment.
- The vessels are of substantial size and include all necessary support systems.
- A crew is being prepared for the vessels.
- The project is expected to be a major advancement in Russia's scientific research capabilities.
Points of divergence
- The first vessel is planned to be handed over to the fleet within the next two years. — interfax
- The first vessel will be launched in the near future, and its completion and delivery will follow. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Fal'kov stated on construction of two vessels for expeditions to any point in the World Ocean — Интерфакс
- Factory 'Star' will launch two research vessels by 2030 — Вести
Key entities
- Star
- Moscow
- Russia
- Valeriy Fal'kov
- INTERFAX.RU
- IT 'News'
- Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- World Ocean