The second drifting expedition “North Pole-42” on an ice-resistant self-propelled platform (ISP) “North Pole”, first deployed in the Arctic in 2022, will launch in the autumn of 2024.
“The expedition that ended has brought a vast amount of scientific information, which is already being analyzed by our scientists. In August, the ship will be ready for its next voyage. The drifting station “North Pole-42” will begin its work this autumn,” said Alexander Makarov, director of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, as quoted by TASS.
The drift of the first ISP-based expedition lasted almost a year and a half; after the ship returns to the port, it will be prepared for a new mission. The platform is designed for year-round expeditions in the northern latitudes of the Arctic Ocean. It is capable of arriving at the work site without the involvement of an icebreaker, drifting in the water area for up to two years and returning to the port. The vessel is designed for 14 crew and 34 scientific personnel.
Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief of the European bureau, Rough&Polished
