Lepse nuclear waste hulk
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The harbor around Lepse was for years fenced off due to the high levels of radiation from the vessel. -
Lepse has been laid up at Atomflot north of Murmansk since the late 80ies. -
Lepse was earlier this year taken into a floating dock to prepare her hull for the final voyage out of the Kola bay. -
Lepse nuclear waste vessel has for decades been one of the largest nuclear safety risks for Murmansk. Onboard is stored hundreds of damaged spent nuclear fuel rods. -
Bellona's Frederic Hauge is very pleased about the removal of Lepse out of Murmansk and the plans for final decommissioning. -
The final voyage of nuclear waste hulk Lepse took place on September 14, 20012. -
Bye, bye Murmansk! Lepse has her final voyage out of Murmansk towards the Nerpa ship yard.
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