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MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking 4+

World's #1 ship tracking app‪‬, marinetraffic applications ltd, designed for ipad.

• #126 in Travel
• 4.7 • 29.1K Ratings
• Offers In-App Purchases

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MarineTraffic displays near real-time positions of ships and yachts worldwide. Using the largest network of land-based AIS receivers, the app covers most major ports and shipping routes. • View VESSELS ON THE LIVE MAP, search for ships, boats and seaports and see what's near you! • More than 300,000 VESSELS PER DAY report their positions via MarineTraffic AIS • View live wind and 48-hour WIND FORECASTS on the map • ANIMATED PLAYBACK of vessel's track • PORT ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES live for over 4,000 ports and marinas, current conditions in ports and estimated time of arrival for the boats & ships. • Manage your list of vessels ("MY FLEET"), shared with all your devices and MarineTraffic.com • Browse 4.5 MILLION PHOTOS of ships, harbours, lighthouses and more! • Upload photos to MarineTraffic directly from your device. • Identify and track vessels sailing beyond the range of land-based AIS receiving stations, using satellite tracking, with ACCESS PLUS 24 (in-app purchase) • Identify vessels around you at a glance with the AUGMENTED REALITY tool Just point your device's camera to the horizon and get all the information you need about vessels, ports and lighthouses in your area: name, flag, speed, distance from you and a lot more. • Use the ROUTE PLANNER tool to plan a route on the map, measure distances and calculate ETA • MarineTraffic now offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Starter Plan, Nautical Charts, Weather Maps and Advanced Density Maps: Starter Plan - Unlock unlimited features like extended vessel and port details, vessel track, Advanced Search, Vessels near me, Augmented Reality and more Subscription name: Starter Plan Annual Cost: $9.99 (USD) Renewed every year i.e. you will be charged annually Get access to the marine environment with Nautical Maps - Pilotage information such as sea bed, sea marks and landmarks - Port details such as berths, dry docks and terminal location - Position and characteristics of buoys, lights, lighthouses - Depths of water and heights of land Subscription name: Nautical Charts Monthly Cost: $6.99 (USD) Renewed every month i.e. you will be charged monthly Subscription name: Nautical Charts Annual Cost: $66.99 (USD) Renewed every year i.e. you will be charged annually Unlock real-time & forecast weather information with Weather Maps - Wind contours - Wind flow & gusts - Temperature - Wave metrics - Clouds and Precipitation - Ocean currents - More than 20 key metrics - 7-days sea meteogram Subscription name: Weather Maps Layers Monthly Cost: $8.99 (USD) Renewed every month i.e. you will be charged monthly Subscription name: Weather Maps Layers Annual Cost: $95.99 (USD) Renewed every year i.e. you will be charged annually Advanced Density Maps - Dig into global shipping traffic data, filtering by vessel type. Subscription name: Advanced Density Maps Monthly Cost: $1.99 (USD) Renewed every month i.e. you will be charged monthly Subscription name: Advanced Density Maps Annual Cost: $17.99 (USD) Renewed every year i.e. you will be charged annually For all the above subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/p/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/p/privacy-policy Join the great MarineTraffic community!

Version 4.1.20

Various fixes and improvements

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29.1K Ratings

Suddenly a new charge for basic data?

Having used the App for years and been very happy with the info and coverage it gives, I see this morning that, you suddenly have to pay to get anything more than very basic data. No past track etc. Bit of a disappointing start to 2022. The basic package you paid for in the App were fantastic, the additional packages you could buy were far too expensive for a casual user and really were more for corporate usage. The new “starter” patch for £10 a year seems a bit steep to me. Update…..I think there must have been a software glitch on the iPad app and all functionality previously enjoyed suddenly came back after 24 hours. Track history and basic vessel detail etc were available, and my enthusiasm for the App has returned.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for your review. Allow us to note that once you install our App, you gain the access to some basic features, such as access to all positions received by our coastal network of AIS receivers. For the user to track the vessel sailing beyond the range of our stations, they may consider one of our SAT Services: https://bit.ly/2ZmIVpn and https://bit.ly/2ZnAcTW. Alternatively, there is In-App service "Access Plus 24", which unlocks SAT positions for one specific vessel you select for 24 hours. For any questions, feel free to reach out at https://bit.ly/3dzeALs

More payment options please

This is a really comprehensive app. I’d like to investigate it’s services more but it’s just too expensive. I appreciate that you can try before you buy . But the monthly fee is prohibitive unless you are actively using it for a business or serious daily fact based hobby or enquiry. I’d be happy to pay for an option per financial increment over a much broader range of services. The site does so much but I don’t want all of it by any stretch. I want to pay for the things that appertain to me but not be forced to pay for the things I’m not interested in simply because they are included in a monthly package. Please charge me for what want but not for what I don’t want and don’t need. The categories and current payment options are prohibitive and, in my opinion, need a more flexible and enlightened approach. Other than that, it’s an excellent service and, if you can afford it, worth the investment. But the cost, for those of lesser means, probably excludes many who might benefit and help to bring the app to a wider audience, greater awareness and ultimately, a higher profit margin.

Hello Mol Cosmos, many thanks for kindly reviewing our App. It is great to know that in general, you like the services we are offering. Your feedback is enormously valuable to us so we greatly appreciate you taking the time to share this. Please be assured that we will pass your comments to the relevant team for review. If you have any questions, please contact us at https://bit.ly/2GsHvCe

I must go down to the sea again

Acting on the reviews I read before downloading this app., I have not bothered to try others because this one does it all for me. Many a time on the coast or on rivers I have located vessels and information about them which completely satisfies my nosiness. The only thing lacking are the names of the ships crew!!! I tracked my brother-in-law's cruise around the north of Norway and have viewed ships at my local port. I can see what is in the mid-Pacific in real time or in port anywhere in the world. For good measure, I have downloaded the computer version as well. This is a great app with lots of information which I highly recommend to all shipping buffs.

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• Access Plus 24 £0.99
• Starter Plan Annual £9.99
• Nautical Charts Monthly £2.79
• Augmented Reality £2.99
• Nautical Charts Monthly £6.49
• Weather Maps Layers Monthly £7.99
• Advanced Density Maps Monthly £1.79
• Nautical Charts Annual £26.49
• Route Planner £0.99
• Nautical Charts Annual £59.99
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Marine Traffic Tracker : Shipy

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Stay ahead of the waves with Marine Traffic Tracker : Shipy, the ultimate app for real-time ship & yacht tracking

Marine Traffic Tracker : Shipy

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Stay ahead of the waves with Marine Traffic Tracker : Shipy, the ultimate app for real-time ship & yacht tracking. Marine Tracker provides near real-time positions of ships & yachts worldwide using the largest network of land-based AIS receivers. Covering most major ports & shipping routes, Marine Traffic is the ultimate tool for maritime enthusiasts & professionals.

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Stay ahead of the waves with Marine Traffic Tracker : Shipy, the ultimate app for real-time ship & yacht tracking. Marine Tracker provides near real-time positions of ships & yachts worldwide using the largest network of land-based AIS receivers. Covering most major ports & shipping routes, Marine Traffic is the ultimate tool for maritime enthusiasts & professionals. Key Features of Marine Traffic Tracker : Shipy App: - Real-Time Ship Tracking & Yacht Positions: Track vessels globally with up-to-the-minute data, ensuring you have the most current information on ship movements. This includes boat tracking and yacht tracking for all types of marine traffic. - Extensive AIS Coverage: Benefit from our vast network of land-based AIS receivers for comprehensive maritime tracking, offering unmatched coverage and reliability. Perfect for those needing a shipping tracker, vessel tracker, or ship tracker. - Detailed Vessel Information: Stay informed with additional data like destination, ETA, & current status. Ideal for ship finders and vessel finders. - Port Arrivals & Departures: Plan your activities around real-time port arrivals & departures using our advanced marine navigation tools. - Advanced Search Functionality: Utilize filters & sorting options to locate the vessels quickly. Great for users who need a cruise finder or boat finder. - Fleet Monitoring: Create custom fleets to keep track of multiple vessels simultaneously, making it a powerful fleet monitoring and cruise ship tracker tool. - Route History & Playback: Analyze ship movements over time & gain insights into shipping patterns. Essential for marine navigation and marine traffic analysis. - Customizable Notifications: Receive push notifications to stay informed in real-time. Perfect for those using it as a shipping tracker or cruise ship tracker. Why Choose Marine Tracker? Unmatched Coverage: - Our extensive AIS network ensures you have the most comprehensive and reliable ship tracking available, including marine tracker & marine traffic capabilities. Up-to-Date Information: - Receive the latest data on ship positions, movements, and port activities to stay ahead. Perfect for vessel finders and marine navigation enthusiasts. Customizable Experience: - Tailor the app to your needs with customizable notifications, fleet monitoring, and advanced search options. Whether you need a boat tracker or a cruise ship tracker, Marine Tracker has you covered. Download Marine Traffic Today! Whether you're tracking commercial shipping, following cruise liners, or monitoring private yachts, Marine Tracker keeps you connected to the maritime world like never before. Download now and experience the power of real-time ship tracking! Privacy Policy: https://lascade.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-04db178bd8574f2185b685db599d7b54?pvs=4 Terms & Conditions: https://lascade.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-ed85404b6b1f4e25943795629d4f726c?pvs=4

The Falcon 106 is perfect for families with equal size master and VIP staterooms. - Broker

Newly for sale after an interior refit.

Q is a Falcon 106 for sale launched by the Italian shipyard in 2001. Recently updated, her interiors are now contemporary throughout making her totally unique.

A large flybridge, generous cockpit and foredeck seating give guests ample space to enjoy the sun on this yacht for sale. Furthermore, her open plan salon brings light to the main deck. On the lower deck, full beam master and VIP staterooms make Q the perfect yacht for families while two twin staterooms add to the sleeping capacity.

A well-appointed Falcon for sale with a modern feel and large staterooms.

The best of Q

• Newly redesigned interior adding a light and contemporary feel.
• Power converter making her perfect for US and Mediterranean cruising.
• Ample flybridge space.
• Jet Ski / Waverunner

Airship AS130 chase boat with 2 x Mercury 200hp outboard Seadoo Spark 2 seater Jetski

The interior has been completely modernised by the current Owner, opening up spaces and reimagining colours to a contemporary design.

The interior accommodation comprises a full beam master stateroom and full beam VIP on the lower deck, plus two comfortable twin staterooms. This layout if perfect for two families and to make additional guests feel special. On the main deck, the main salon has been opened up creating an open plan layout.

• Length: 33m/107ft
• Gross Tonnage: 171
• Max. Draught: 2.48m/8ft 2"
• Hull construction: Composite
• Superstructure construction: Composite
• Exterior Designer: Stefano Righini
• Engines: 2 x MTU 12V 396TE94 2280hp
• Generators: 2 x Onan 50kW (2016)
• Range: 620nm
• Flag: Cayman Islands
• Classification Society: Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)

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Freedom Afloat 39' Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2004

TWIN VOLVO TAMD 63P-A - 2240HRS - AC/HEAT - FULL ENCLOSURE - 2 STATEROOMS - 2 HEADS - ELECTRIC WINDLASS - SWIM PLATFORM - A/C&HEAT - BOW&STERN THRUSTER - KOHLER 10KW GENERATOR 1026 HRS -VICTRON 440WATT SOLAR PANELS

Welcome aboard this Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2004 . “ Freedom Afloat ” has been meticulously maintained and is in excellent condition, boasting several upgrades. Powered by Volvo TAM 6 diesel engines with approximately 2440 hours of use and a Kohler 10KW generator (with around 1026 hours), Freedom Afloat also features a factory-installed bow thruster and an aftermarket side shift stern thruster. The turbochargers were refurbished three years ago, with new bearings and seals, as well as new wastegates. Its design offers nearly 7 feet of headroom in the salon, providing more interior space than any other 40-foot boat on the market. This model was only manufactured from 2000 to 2006. The bridge enclosure boasts Polycarbonate front windows, while the rest is made of strata glass, all in excellent condition. The helm is equipped with a Raymarine 12" Axiom GPS with Navionics (Canada/US) software charting, along with a Raymarine VHF, Autopilot, Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler 18" Radar, and Raymarine AIS700. There's also an exceptional Clarion stereo system with multiple speakers and remote control on the aft deck. New 440Watt Victron Energy Solar MPPT 100/30 Controller w/bluetooth, new 1000 watt Furrion pure sine wave Inverter, Starlink for internet on the water, new accumulator water pressure tank, Kuuma Propane Gas Grill.

Additional features include bow pads for relaxation, a Bluewater Dinghy Lift*, an anchor washdown, a stainless steel 40lb with 125 feet of 5/8 chain + 125ft 5/8" rode, and windlass pedals on the bow with helm controls as well. 

Inside, the salon offers two reclining chairs on the starboard side and a sofa with pull-out storage on the port side. The galley is equipped with a microwave, new electric 2 burner Induction cooktop, fridge and freezer. For comfort, the yacht features three air conditioners/heat units for zone-controlled comfort in the main salon, V-berth, and master stateroom. There are two staterooms and two heads, each with showers. The salon boasts a 40" flat-screen TV w new smart TV Rocu box, while the master stateroom has another flat-screen TV. LED lighting is found throughout the vessel, providing energy-efficient illumination.

Freedom Afloat offers ample storage throughout, including in the salon, staterooms, and heads. This vessel is capable of accommodating liveaboard arrangements and promises many years of enjoyable cruising experiences. If you’re thinking of doing the Great Loop then look no further! This is the perfect yacht! 

Recent Upgrades in 2024: 

Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler 18" Radar, 

Raymarine AIS700

Victron 440Watt Solar panels w/MPPT 100/30 bluetooth Controller 

Added 125ft 5/8" Rode.  

Starlink for Internet, 

Navionics Canada US, 

Nebolink; Automated Voyage Logging

Vevor 2 Burner Induction Cooktop, 

Freshwater Accumulator,

Brownell H2O+ Coral Three Stage Counter Faucet Drinking Water Filtration System Model UC300, 

Rocu Model 4802X Smart TV box,  2x house batteries 

Upgraded 2 receptacles w/USB, 

1000W Inverter 

120V GFCI and 12V convenience outlet in cockpit area 

Rebuilt vacu pump for rear head 

Replaced dock pressure inlet valve 

Added shelving in galley cabinet under sink. 

**Majority of photos are from May 2024 - old name "Wine Down" **

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Specifications

• Price CAD: $ 229,900

396 Motor Yacht

Midland, ontario, canada, power yacht.

• LOA: 39 ft in
• Display Length: 39 ft
• Beam: 13' 11"

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• Water Capacity: 90 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 330 gals
• Engine Details: Volvo Penta TAMD 63
• Engine 1: 2004 2240.00 HRS 370.00 HP
• Engine 2: 2004 2240.00 HRS 370.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

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LOA: 40ft. 7in.

Beam: 13ft. 11in.

Draft: 3ft. 6in.

Weight: 29,500lbs

Tankage (gallons)

Fuel: 2x 165 USG

Water: 90 USG (Two tanks)

Holding: 2x 36 USG

Hot Water Tank: 10 USG

Model: Twin Volvo Penta TAMD 63

HP: 370 each

Hours: 2240hrs

Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine Type: Inboard

Drive Type: Direct Drive

Kolher 10kw Generator

Available - Additional Cost

Buewater Dinghy Lift w/ Rear Facing Seat Cushion**

20hp Tohatsu Engine

Recent Upgrades in 2024:

Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler 18" Radar

Navionics Canada US

Nebo, 440W Solar Panels

Water treatment system for drinking water

Bladder for water pressure system

Induction 2 burner cook top

2x house batteries

Upgraded 2 receptacles w/USB,

Installed new 1000W Inverter

Installed a new 120V gfci and 12V convenience outlet in cockpit area

Rebuilt vacu pump for rear head

Replaced dock pressure inlet valve

Electrical/ Equipment:

2x Battery Chargers

8x Batteries (2022) - Generator Starting Battery is 3 years old

Bow Thruster - Thru Hull (Factory Installed)

Clarion Sound System w/ Speakers

Courtesy Lights

Exterior Lights - LED

Fireboy Suppression System

Fuel Transfer Switch

Interior Lights - LED

Navigation Lights

NEW* 1000W Inverter

Raymarine Autopilot

Raymarine Axiom 12” GPS w/ Navionics Software - (2020)

Raymarine VHF Radio

Search Light

Stern Thruster - Side Shift (2021)

Exterior Equipment:

2x Wicker Chairs

Anchor - 40lb - 125 All Chain +125ft. Rode

Bluewater Dinghy Lift w/ Electric Winch w/ Rear Facing Seat Cushion**

Bow Sunbeds

Bow Washdown - Anchor Locker

Clarion Stereo Remote

Cockpit Seating

Cockpit Table

Electric Windlass

Exterior Carpet

Full Canvas Enclosure - 3x Polycarbonate Windows - Above Helm - Strataglass on all other windows w/ Screens

Sliding Companionway Door

Sliding Companionway Screen Door

Swim Platform w/ Storage box

Swivel Helm Seal

Transom Shower

Windshield Cover

3x Air Conditioning & Heat (Main Salon, Guest Stateroom, Master Stateroom)

Large Flat Screen TV - 40”

Salon Dinette

Salon Sofa (Port)

Salon Sofa (Starboard) - 2x Recliners

Stereo System w/ Speakers

3-Burner Stove w/ Extra Induction Plate (portable)

Coffee Maker

Fridge - AC/DC

Guest Stateroom:

2x Porthole Hatches w/ screens

Access to Guest Head

Bow Hatch w/ Screen

Reading Lights

Sleeps 2 Adults

Guest Head:

Vacuflush Flush Head

Master Stateroom:

Cedar Lined Hanging Lockers

Ensuite Head

TV w/ DVD Player Built in

Upgraded Memory Foam Mattress Top

Master En-suite Head:

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

PLEASE CONTACT CONNOR MCNEIL - GEORGIAN BAY YACHT SALES - 1-833-829-2248 EXT 2004

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These Russian stone carvings date back to 12,000 BC. WHAT??!

With its gracious, broad and tree-lined boulevards, well maintained turn of the 19th to 20th century buildings and a lively riverfront, the city of Khabarovsk is often called the most European city in Asia. Nothing in the tranquil city hints of a history that goes beyond the middle of the 19th century, but a short road trip along the Amur River is enough to unfurl a treasure trove of petroglyphs (prehistoric rock carvings) that are believed to date back to 12,000 BC.   

Khabarovsk's city center

The Khabarovsk Krai, which has about 789,000 square kilometers of territory, is one of the most sparsely populated places on the planet. These vast swathes of emptiness are visible when one drives on the highway that connects Khabarovsk with the industrial city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan on the Amur River

75 kilometers north of Khabarovsk and just off the highway and on the right bank of the Amur is the Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan, where the petroglyphs are located. Residents call the village the ‘home of angry spirits’, thanks to the mystical occurrences that many have claimed to witness there.  

History on the rocks 

The area has about 200 petroglyphs, with a significant number being well preserved. The petroglyphs are easily accessible, as they are near the water’s edge on basalt boulders. 

Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan

The best time to visit the area is actually early or late winter (despite the brutal cold), since the overflowing waters of the Amur hide them in the warmer months. Floods and ice floes have also caused considerable damage to many of the petroglyphs. Locals say some of the boulders have been turned upside down. 

The carvings that date from different periods depict hunting scenes, animals, such as elk, horses and mammoths, shamans and shamanic masks and even people sitting in boats.

Russia’s Far East is believed to have been one of the last habitats of mammoths before they became extinct. Among the best-preserved petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan, there is one engraving that clearly depicts a mammoth, while another shows a mammoth with an unknown creature. There’s also a large depiction of a beast with a tail.   

Svetlana Onenko, a local historian who is also the curator of the indigenous people’s ethnographic museum and cultural center in Sikachi-Alyan, says the very existence of the mammoth depictions proves that the petroglyphs date back to around 12,000 BC. She adds that the ancient dwellers of this area probably also hunted mammoths.  

A Nanai hunter (L); an ancient stone carving showing a mammoth

The older images, dating to the Paleolithic age, were carved out using stone tools. It should be noted that some archaeologists argue that the wild horses depicted in some of the petroglyphs did not exist in the Amur Region even in the Neolithic age.  

The newer carvings, including those of shamans and shamanic masks were used with more modern tools. These images are sacred to the Nanai and other indigenous groups who live in the village with a total population of just 300. Onenko says the members of the indigenous community are descended from the people who carved out the petroglyphs. Some European anthropologists, however, believe that the indigenous people were more recent settlers, who moved to the area around 2,000 years ago from Manchuria.  

An abode of Shamanism  

Neo-Shamanists visit the area from different parts of the world and take part in rituals, which some suspect as being influenced by a cult. Such is the belief in Shamanism in this area that the museum, which has a large number of indigenous artefacts, crafts and ancient Chinese coins, keeps its Shamanic objects in a designated space that is ritually blessed. “Shamanic objects are believed to possess a powerful (and potentially dangerous) energy,” Onenko says. 

A Sikachi-Alyan's shaman

Locals claim to spot mystic occurrences near the so-called Starukha (Eng.: “old lady”) rock formation. According to indigenous legends, human beings did not die at one point of time, but their population grew so large that there wasn’t enough food for everyone. So the earth’s spirits decided that people, like animals, would also have to die.

The Starukha rock formation

The Starukha was apparently the first human being to face death and ended up turning into that big (and apparently haunted) rock. 

First Russian visitor 

While the Nanai and other indigenous groups were aware of the existence of the petroglyphs for centuries, the outside world came to know of them only in 1859, a year after the foundation of the city of Khabarovsk.

This “discovery” was made by Richard Maack, a geographer, naturalist and explorer who set out on an expedition of the Amur and Ussuri valleys. Maack, who was born in the Russian Empire’s Baltic governorate of Livonia, studied natural sciences at the University of St. Petersburg and undertook several expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East in the 1850s. 

A portrait of Richard Maack (L); and his drawing of an indigenous people's house

Maack’s main area of interest was botany and six previously unknown plants that he collected by the Amur were named after him. His expedition north of the newly-founded Khabarovsk led him to Sikachi-Alyan, where he spotted the petroglyphs. There are less than a handful of surviving copies of Maack’s book titled, ‘Travel on the Amur river made by order of the Siberian department of the Emperor’s Russian Geographical Society in 1855’, which contains a wealth of information.  

Russian archaeologists, scientists and historians took a great interest in the petroglyphs in the 20th century. In the 1930s, archaeologist Nikolai Kharlamov photographed them in detail. Three decades later, ethnographer and historian Alexei Okladnikov went on several expeditions to the area and wrote about the petroglyphs in detail in two books. His findings suggest that the artwork of Sikachi-Alyan had some resemblance to its counterparts from South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia.  

Alexei Okladnikov (L) inspects the petroglyphs

The petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan are now among the most visited sites in Khabarovsk Krai. The Russian federal government was declared the legal owner of the petroglyphs in 2018 and efforts are underway to better preserve them, as well get the rock formations listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

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The Potential of the Khabarovsk Krai, Jewish Autonomous Region and the Amur Oblast for Fluorite Mineralization

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The available data on the fluorite potential of the Khabarovsk krai, the Jewish Autonomous Region and Amur oblast have been synthesized. Fluorite deposits and occurrences were ascribed to the rare-earth–fluorite, beryllium–fluorite, fluorite–tin-ore, base-metal–fluorite, and fluorite mineralization types. Fluorite also occurs in the ore and phosphorite deposits of the fluorite-bearing mineralization type. The features of their localization in different tectono-stratigraphic areas of the region are shown. Fluorite-bearing districts were identified and their economic potential was assessed. Most promising fluorite occurrences are located along the periphery of the Siberian platform and in the southern part of the Bureya massif. Inferred fluorite resources were calculated and the prospects for their industrial development were estimated.

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Cherepanov, A.A., Berdnikov, N.V. The Potential of the Khabarovsk Krai, Jewish Autonomous Region and the Amur Oblast for Fluorite Mineralization. Russ. J. of Pac. Geol. 17 , 364–376 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1819714023040024

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