Discover the Sts-Nadezhda: Ratings & Maritime News

The Russian oceanographic research vessel Admiral Vladimirsky is currently on a significant mission as it escorts the sailing ship Nadezhda through the Gulf of Aden, an area known for its pirate activity. The Admiral Vladimirsky, which is engaged in a pre-planned hydrographic research cruise of the World Ocean, is providing security for the Nadezhda, which hails from Vladivostok and carries students from the Maritime State University named after Admiral G.I. Nevelskoy. To ensure the safety of the crew on board the Nadezhda, the Admiral Vladimirsky is equipped with an authorized anti-terror group composed of Navy marines. This security detail will accompany the sailing ship all the way to the Indian Ocean and the Socotra Island region. Both ships are set to arrive at Socotra on May 30, enhancing the safety of all individuals involved in this educational maritime journey.

After resolving significant technical issues, the tall ship "Nadezhda" embarked on a new journey from Vladivostok at 6:30 a.m. on February 13, 2014. Her destination is the Black Sea, where she will take part in the prestigious SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2014. Although the ceremonial send-off occurred on February 4, an engine failure came to light shortly after the festivities, but it has since been successfully repaired. As the vessel navigates towards the Black Sea, her itinerary includes stops in Vietnam and Singapore before heading around India and through the Suez Canal. Onboard the Nadezhda are 102 cadets from marine colleges, who will gain invaluable experience during their sailing practice while participating in this historic regatta.

The renowned Russian tall ship Nadezhda has changed its course and will no longer make a stop in Honolulu, Hawaii, instead heading directly to Japan across the vast Pacific Ocean. This decision, announced recently, stems from concerns regarding the potential seizure of the vessel following a US court ruling. The court upheld a claim made by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, which is pursuing the return of historical Jewish books and manuscripts that are part of the Schneerson Collection stored in Moscow. This prestigious collection was established in the early 1900s by Rabbi Yosef Schneerson, who resided near Smolensk, Russia. After his passing, the collection was declared state property due to a lack of identified heirs. Notably, this collection has never left Russian territory and is legally recognized as owned by the state.