Aleksey Maryshev
The Aleksey Maryshev is a modern and comfortable research vessel of the Hydrographic Institute of St. Petersburg. Built in 1990 in Finland, and designed as an ice-strengthened vessel and converted in the Netherlands for passenger use, the vessel is ideally suited to expedition cruising, it has a range of 70 days independent operation and it is ISM certified.
The vessel is strongly built of steel with an ice-strengthened hull, perfect for the polar seas and it is manned by an enthusiastic Russian crew of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation. With a large bridge (where you are almost always welcome) and good open deck-viewing areas the ship carries a full complement of Zodiac crafts, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise in-accessible areas. 3-Star meals, prepared by international chefs, is served in the dining room, which also acts as the lecture room. Other public areas include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary, and sauna.
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