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March 31st, 2011
Space Data for Ice Channeling in White Sea

According to the captain-instructor of the Arkhangelsk Branch of the FSUE “Rosmorport” Vasily Ilyin, the timely satellite data enables to find optimal routes for ice-breakers navigation along the ships itinerary, saves resources of the ship owners and ensures safe maritime traffic in harsh ice conditions of the White Sea.

– Modern radar satellites are perfect instruments for information support of the sea operations, including ice channeling, cargo transportation, offshore production and prospecting activities, as well as in case of emergency and search-and-rescue operations, – believes Deputy General Director of ScanEx RDC Alexei Kucheiko. Read More