RV Akademik Keldysh

The Akademik Keldysh is the best deep-diving support vessel in the world. Owned and operated by the Moscow-based P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, its crew of scientists and technicians has worked together for 15 years, participating in deep-dive expeditions all over the world.

In addition to its 17 laboratories, the Keldysh features a specialized library covering underwater archaeology, oceanography, and deep-sea exploration.

Your quarters aboard the Keldysh, while not lavish, will be comfortable and spacious. Meals will be first-class, prepared by a western chef and highlighted by the occasional Russian specialty. Satellite communications equipment will be available for contact with those at home.

August and September are typically the best months for these operations; however, the MIR diving schedule is absolutely subject to suitable weather and sea conditions.

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