SEVERNAYA ZEMLYA

SEVERNAYA ZEMLYA (IMO: 8206545) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Russian Federation flag. It has an overall length of 243 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 273340810
• IMO: 8206545
• Call Sign: UBSE-8
• Flag: Russia
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel
• AIS Type: Pleasure/Special Craft

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 6,717 GT
• Deadweight: 2,100 DWT
• Length Overall: 132.0 m
• Beam: 18.8 m
• Draft: 7.2 m
• Year Built: 1983

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Speed (Service): 14.5 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Mathias-Thesen-Werft
• Build Location: Wismar, Germany (former East Germany)
• Year Delivered: 1983

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Federal State Unitary Enterprise Atomflot (associated operations)
• Flag State Registry: Russia
• Home Port: Murmansk, Russia

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Arctic Ocean
• Secondary Areas: Barents Sea, Kara Sea
• Operation Type: Arctic research and scientific survey operations, supporting Russian polar research programs in northern latitudes

Vessel Description

The vessel is an icebreaking-capable scientific research ship operating under the Russian flag out of Murmansk. Built in 1983 at the Mathias-Thesen-Werft shipyard in Wismar, the vessel was designed for operations in Arctic conditions and has served as a platform for oceanographic and polar scientific research. The ship is equipped to conduct survey and research missions in the challenging Arctic environment, including the Barents and Kara Seas. Its design reflects the Soviet-era emphasis on polar research capability, with structural reinforcement suitable for navigating ice-prone northern waters.