It is worth reminding that “Vikramaditya” left shores of Severodvinsk on 03 Jul 2013. As scheduled, the sea trials of the ship are progressing well in the White Sea. “Just a couple of hours after undocking, the engine and boilers were started and the ship moved to the trials area of the White Sea,” said Mr Sergey Novoselov, Head of Foreign Military Cooperation Department.
Early July, the sea trials of “Vikramaditya” were witnessed by Rear Admiral Sergey Popov, Head of State Acceptance Committee and Deputy Fleet Commander-in-Chief. He interacted with the Indian Specialists and discussed the schedule of sea trials including issues related to On Board Practical Training of Indian Seafarers. The ship was fuelled by “Orletz” tanker, which took part in exercises & demonstration of fuel transfer evolution.
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