Bulgaria_24/25_KiriliMetodii

Voyage Schedule:

BGRSV “Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii” – 421, is expected to depart from Varna on 01th of November 2024 to reach St Kliment Ohridski Station on Livingston Island around Mid- end of December 2024. BGRSV “Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii” – 421 will be operational in the vicinity of South Shetlands Islands and Antarctic Peninsula till mid - end of February 2025 and depending on the timetable can assist with the transport of personnel in the South Shetland area as well as short-term scientific projects.

Voyage Details:

Scientific program projects are still in process of evaluation, expected number – 10-12.

BGRSV “Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii” – 421 will be in readiness to collaborate and cooperate if necessary for conducting medevac or SAR purposes.

BGRSV “Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii” – 421 does not have any helicopters operated from her, but will be in readiness to conduct VERTREP or medevac if necessary, with other helicopters.

Voyage Contacts:

St Kliment Ohridski Station, Livingston Island
Expedition manager: Prof. Christo Pimpirev
Station leader: Kamen Nedkov – kamendh@gmail.com, polar@gea.uni-sofia.bg