POLAR EXPEDITION
KARTESH
August 13, 2015
Kartesh in Yugorsky Strait

A milestone event for the R/V Kartesh has occurred today at noon. The vessel entered the Yugorsky Strait, which separates Vaygach Island from the Yugorsky Peninsula. It is the first time for Kartesh to cross the border of the Northern Sea Route Area and to enter the Kara Sea.