Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Viktor-Tsoi

On October 6, 2013, the NS Yakutia, a dry cargo vessel operated by SCF Group, successfully wrapped up her journey along the Northern Sea Route (NSR). This significant milestone marked the sixth expedition for the Group’s fleet as part of a strategic program aimed at enhancing high-latitude navigation between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, according to a report from the Sovcomflot press center. The NS Yakutia was laden with an impressive 67,000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate from Eurochem Trading, embarking from the port of Murmansk, Russia, and destined for Lanshan, China. The ship navigated a distance of 2,294 miles, traversing from Cape Zhelaniya in the Kara Sea to Cape Dezhnev in the Bering Strait, all within a swift 14-day timeframe. The vessel maintained an average speed of 9 knots during her voyage, significantly reducing travel time by over 18 days compared to the traditional Suez Canal route, as highlighted in the official statement.

On September 21, the Sovcomflot-operated dry bulk carrier NS Yakutia embarked from Murmansk, embarking on an important mission to transport 67,000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate destined for Lanshan, China. As reported by the Sovcomflot press center, the vessel is anticipated to reach its discharge port by October 12. This ambitious voyage is set to span approximately 40 days, with 8 days allocated to navigating the challenging waters of the Northern Sea Route. Eurochem Trading has chartered the NS Yakutia for this journey, and the captain has reported that current ice conditions are statistically typical for Arctic navigation. During this voyage, NS Yakutia will be escorted by the nuclear icebreakers Yamal and Taimyr from FSUE Atomflot, ensuring safe passage through the icy terrain.

On January 21, 2013, Novoship, part of the SCF Group, officially welcomed the NS Yakutia, a state-of-the-art Panamax ice class 1B bulk carrier, into its fleet, according to the Novoship press center. This impressive vessel boasts a deadweight tonnage of 74,000 tonnes and has been intricately constructed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The construction process was meticulously overseen by two prestigious classification organizations: the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping and the American Bureau of Shipping. The NS Yakutia marks the second bulk carrier that the SCF Group has commissioned since the summer of 2010, underscoring the company’s commitment to enhancing its fleet capabilities.