Denmark has sent the former Soviet cruise ferry 'Konstantin Simonov' to Greenland to accommodate NATO soldiers during military exercises.
The vessel will serve as a floating barracks for NATO soldiers participating in the Arctic Endurance exercises, reports Bild.
According to plans, the ship is set to dock at the capital of the island, Nuuk, this coming weekend. It is intended to accommodate 150 Danish soldiers so they can live in good conditions without the need for temporary accommodation on land.
The ship has everything necessary for living: a restaurant, library, sauna, outdoor pool, multi-berth cabins, and three lounges.
The ferry was commissioned during the Soviet Union in 1982 under the name 'Konstantin Simonov'. In 2014, already named Ocean Endeavour, it underwent a major renovation and began operating as an expedition vessel in polar waters.
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