Bulgarian research vessel to set sail from Varna for Antarctica

The Bulgarian research vessel Saints Cyril and Methodius will depart from Varna’s passenger terminal on 4 November on its fifth mission to Livingston Island, Antarctica.

The 35th Bulgarian Antarctic expedition will focus on carrying out 18 scientific projects led by Bulgarian teams. This year’s expedition also includes researchers from Brazil, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Colombia, China, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Romania, the United States and Uruguay.

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On the return voyage to Bulgaria, the crew will join the Bulgarian community in Argentina to celebrate Bulgaria’s national day on 3 March in Buenos Aires.

Editor: Miglena Ivanova