The 29th Ukrainian Antarctic expedition has arrived at the Akademik Vernadsky station, the changeover of annual teams has started, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine reports.
“On the “Akademik Vernadsky” began the reshift of annual expeditions. On the night of March 20-21 (Ukrainian time) our ship “Noosphere” delivered to the station the 29th Ukrainian Antarctic expedition, which should replace colleagues from 28 UAE”, – stated in the message of the press service of the Ministry.
It is noted that in the coming days will continue to unload the icebreaker, in particular polar explorers should transfer to the shore 50 tons of cargo and 140 tons of fuel needed for the next year of wintering.
Also, scientists and specialists of the 28th UAE will hand over cases to the team of the 29th expedition.
