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A plan of the Nova boat shows how Mr Konyukhov will gain access to the deck. Photo: Oscar Konyukhov
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The boat in which Fedor Konyukhov will travel across three oceans displayed at Dubai International Boat show. Ruel Pableo / The National
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Mr Konyukhov has crossed the Atlantic Ocean 15 times in total, one of which was in a rowing boat. Photo: Oscar Konyukhov
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Keith Olivier and Oscar Konyukhov with the solar-powered boat. Ruel Pableo / The National
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The vessel, which measures 11.25 metres by 8 metres, will be carrying out an important scientific role on its journey across three oceans. Ruel Pableo / The National
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The deck of the Nova is completely made up of solar panels. Ruel Pableo / The National
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A plan of the Nova boat shows how Mr Konyukhov will gain access to the deck. Photo: Oscar Konyukhov
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The boat in which Fedor Konyukhov will travel across three oceans displayed at Dubai International Boat show. Ruel Pableo / The National
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Mr Konyukhov has crossed the Atlantic Ocean 15 times in total, one of which was in a rowing boat. Photo: Oscar Konyukhov
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Keith Olivier and Oscar Konyukhov with the solar-powered boat. Ruel Pableo / The National
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The vessel, which measures 11.25 metres by 8 metres, will be carrying out an important scientific role on its journey across three oceans. Ruel Pableo / The National
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The deck of the Nova is completely made up of solar panels. Ruel Pableo / The National
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A plan of the Nova boat shows how Mr Konyukhov will gain access to the deck. Photo: Oscar Konyukhov
Solo voyager, 71, set for six-month journey across three oceans in UAE-built solar boat
Nova catamaran boat will raise awareness about sustainable travel and help fight plastic pollution
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