An important and new event has occurred in the history of the Russian nuclear fleet. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
For the first time, a woman has been appointed as the captain of a nuclear icebreaker ship. According to official information, this honorable and responsible position is held by Marina Starovoytova.
She commands the "Yamal" ship, considered one of the largest nuclear icebreakers in the world. The "Yamal" ship has unique technical features.
Equipped with two nuclear reactors, this ship has a power equivalent to 75,000 horsepower. The ship was built in 1992 at the Baltic Shipyard in Saint Petersburg and was developed within the framework of the "Arktika" project.
Its length is 147 meters, and its width is approximately 30 meters. Additionally, thanks to its 48-millimeter thick steel hull, the "Yamal" easily breaks through the thickest ice layers.
The main task of the ship is to ensure navigation on the Northern Sea Route and to operate continuously under Arctic conditions. Marina Starovoytova's professional career is also noteworthy.
She started working in the fleet in 2005 and initially gained experience on the nuclear container ship "Sevmorput." Previously, she worked as a Russian language and literature teacher.
However, she later transitioned to maritime work while continuing her studies. In 2014, she obtained her shipmaster diploma.
Starting her career as a sailor, she gradually rose to the position of chief mate and became the first female captain of a nuclear icebreaker ship. Experts consider this achievement not only a personal success but also an important step for the entire maritime industry.
Especially, women reaching high positions in traditionally male-dominated fields holds great social significance. Thus, Marina Starovoytova's name will hold a special place not only in the Russian fleet but also in the history of world maritime navigation.
