At the Northern Fleet naval base in Severomorsk, a solemn flag-raising ceremony of the Navy took place on the icebreaker-class patrol ship “Ivan Papanin”, Project 23550. The vessel, built at the Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard, was officially accepted into the composition of the Russian Navy.
The ceremony was led by the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, who highlighted the importance of the new ship for Arctic operations.
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“The ship ‘Ivan Papanin’ is a special project. During its construction, complex technical solutions were implemented, some without analogs in global shipbuilding. Its full effectiveness was confirmed in testing,” Moiseev stated.
The “Ivan Papanin” is the first ship of Project 23550, developed by the Almaz design bureau.
The vessel combines patrol, icebreaker, and tug functions, being capable of protecting and monitoring waterways in Arctic regions, escorting and towing ships, as well as participating in rescue missions and logistical support.
Named in honor of Soviet Arctic explorer and Rear Admiral Ivan Papanin, twice awarded Hero of the Soviet Union, the ship was laid down in April 2017, launched in October 2019, and now officially joins the Northern Fleet.
With the “Ivan Papanin,” Russia expands its strategic presence in the Arctic, a region considered of growing geopolitical and economic importance.
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