Igor Belousov rescue vessel entered the Atlantic Ocean for deep-dwelling testing

Igor Belousov rescue vessel of the Russian Navy rescue service left Baltiysk and laid the course into the Atlantic Ocean to perform tasks of the fourth stage of trials.

The vessel had passed testing of all systems and assemblies before moving to the Atlantic during its trip from Baltiysk to the Baltic Sea.

The diving bell will be floated at the depth up to 450 metres. Board technical means will be also tested.

Remotely piloted underwater vehicle Panther Plus is supposed to be also tested at the depth of 1,000 metres.

The crew and specialists will be involved in the second stage of interservice trials this September.

The vessel will have been put on service in the Russian Navy by the end of 2015.

Source: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation

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