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for its journey through the Panama Canal.

- Has the Kruzenshtern sailed through the Panama Canal before?

This was the first time the ship had sailed through the Panama Canal. The Academy administration was a little concerned that none of the Kruzenshtern’s commanding officers had prior experience of navigating the Canal. However, the crew prepared for the crossing well. Web cameras relayed online footage of the ship from the Canal’s locks direct to the Academy. The ship sailed successfully through the Canal, and did so within 10 minutes of the original timetable.

-What is the current condition of the Kruzenshtern’s foremast which was damaged by a squall last summer?

Although we started repairing the foremast in the United States, a complete overhaul was carried out at a shipyard in Kaliningrad. The crew was instructed to adjust the rigging enroute to the Canary Islands. Despite harsh weather conditions, this was virtually accomplished.

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