Bulgarian Mission to Antarctica
Route of the 33rd Bulgarian scientific expedition to Antarctica:
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The Research Vessel Sets Sail:
A Bulgarian scientific research vessel will embark on a 45-day expedition from Varna, Bulgaria, on November 7, 2024.
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Scientists Converge in Sofia:
A team of international scientists will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, on December 18, 2024, to prepare for the upcoming expedition.
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The Emirati Team's Journey:
Ahmed Al Kaabi and Badr Al Ameri, representing the United Arab Emirates, will travel from the UAE to Bulgaria, Italy, and Argentina to join the research vessel at Ushuaia, a port city in southern Argentina.
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Arrival at Ushuaia Airport:
The Emirati team will land at Ushuaia Airport on December 21, 2024, and await the arrival of the research vessel. They will then prepare for the voyage to Antarctica.
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Antarctic Voyage:
On December 26, 2024, the team will depart from Ushuaia aboard the Bulgarian vessel, embarking on a 3-5 day journey to the Bulgarian research base in Antarctica.
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Reaching the Bulgarian Base:
The team is expected to arrive at the Bulgarian base on December 29, 2024, and begin preparations for the scientific expedition.
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Antarctic Research:
The team will spend three weeks at the base, collaborating with Bulgarian and international scientists on various research projects.
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Departure from the Bulgarian Base:
On January 16, 2025, the team will leave the Bulgarian base and sail to King George Island.
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Punta Arenas Airport, Chile:
The team will fly from King George Island to Punta Arenas Airport in Chile on a Portuguese polar program aircraft.
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Return to the UAE:
Upon arriving at Punta Arenas Airport on January 20, 2025, the team will prepare to return home to the United Arab Emirates.