Crew of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Guard missile cruiser Moskva entered upon routine service after completion of dock repair at the fleet’s ship repair plant in Sevastopol.
Despite unusual frosty weather and strong winds in January and February, bilge outboard equipment and firefighting system were repaired on time as well as screws, shafts, anchor gear, and the ship’s hull.
Currently, ammunition is being loaded in the cruiser, then Moskva will be fueled up, and the crew will prepare for qualification drills.
[mappress] Naval Today Staff , March 29, 2012; Image: russiancentre