Marine Station

Marine Station is a modern passenger terminal in Murmansk located along Kola Bay, designed specifically for maritime travel. The building contains waiting areas, customs facilities, and border control sections to handle travelers heading out to Arctic sea routes.

The station was established during the Soviet era as a key transportation hub connecting northern regions through Arctic maritime routes. Its founding reflected the strategic importance Moscow placed on developing and controlling access to northern sea passages.

The station serves as a meeting point for people traveling throughout the Arctic region. You can observe how communities in the far north depend on sea routes to connect with distant places and maintain their livelihoods.

The station sits directly on Kola Bay, making it easy to spot when approaching Murmansk's harbor area. The grounds are flat and well organized, so travelers can navigate to departure areas without difficulty.

The station operates year-round, including during harsh winter months when the sea freezes and icebreaker ships are needed for passage. This continuous operation through extreme conditions is rare among Arctic facilities worldwide.