Icebreaker

The government continued funding the Vernadskyi Station and the “Noosfera” icebreaker

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the extension of the State Targeted Scientific and Technical Research Program in Antarctica.

5.01.2026 - 09:31
Icebreaker “Noosfera” crossed the Arctic Circle for the first time, maneuvering between icebergs

Since December 11, the Ukrainian icebreaker “Noosfera” has been operating for the first time beyond the Antarctic Circle.

16.12.2025 - 13:33
Rosmorport terminated the contract for the construction of icebreakers due to sanctions

Due to the refusal of Western suppliers, the Russian Onega Shipyard lost access to critical components

19.08.2025 - 11:41
The National Antarctic Research Center gave a detailed account of the last season of the icebreaker “Noosfera”

In the fourth Antarctic season, the research vessel “Noospfera” covered more than 20 thousand nautical miles (over 37 thousand km).

16.06.2025 - 13:50
“Noosfera” completed its fourth Antarctic season: it was a record-breaking one

The icebreaker “Noosfera” successfully completed the fourth Antarctic season, which became a record in terms of the number of voyages and international cooperation.

12.05.2025 - 12:00
Icebreaker “Noosfera” begins fourth Antarctic season

On the evening of December 12, the icebreaker “Noosfera” set off from Cape Town (South Africa) for Antarctica.

13.12.2024 - 13:41
Icebreaker “Noosfera” traveled more than 72,000 kilometers in three years

Three years have passed since the icebreaker was renamed “Noosphere”. During this time, the ship spent three Antarctic seasons.

29.10.2024 - 15:45
There will be more international projects on the “Noosfera” icebreaker

New projects of international cooperation are expected at the station “Akademik Vernadskyi” and the research vessel “Noosfera”.

21.08.2024 - 13:03
Photo of the day: “Noosfera” has completed its third and longest Antarctic season

The Ukrainian research vessel “Noosfera” completed its third Antarctic season.

9.05.2024 - 16:52
Waves 10 meters high: “Noosfera” passed the Drake Passage (video)

The icebreaker “Noosfera” made a flight from the station “Akademik Vernadskyi” to Chile. The height of the waves in the Drake Passage reached 10 meters.

15.04.2024 - 11:38