VOSTOK 7

VOSTOK 7 (IMO: 8815334) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Russian Federation flag. It has an overall length of 180 feets and a beam of 30 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 273386230
• IMO: 8815334
• Call Sign: UCQP
• Flag: Russia
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel
• AIS Type: Pleasure/Research

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 6,231 GT
• Deadweight: 2,596 DWT
• Length Overall: 117.4 m
• Beam: 17.4 m
• Draught: 7.1 m
• Year Built: 1990

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel-Electric
• Speed: 14.5 knots (maximum)
• Service Speed: 12.5 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Hollming Oy
• Country: Finland
• Year Delivered: 1990

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Pacific Oceanological Institute, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
• Country of Registration: Russia
• Home Port: Vladivostok, Russia

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Pacific Ocean
• Secondary Areas: Arctic and Antarctic waters, Indian Ocean
• Port of Registry: Vladivostok

Vessel Description

VOSTOK 7 is a Russian oceanographic and scientific research vessel operated by the Pacific Oceanological Institute, a division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, based in Vladivostok. Built in Finland in 1990, the vessel is equipped for multidisciplinary oceanographic research, including deep-sea sampling, marine biology surveys, geophysical investigations, and atmospheric studies. The vessel has conducted numerous scientific expeditions across the Pacific Ocean as well as polar regions, supporting Russian academic and environmental research programs. As a dedicated research platform, it is fitted with scientific laboratories and specialized deck equipment to support a broad range of marine science disciplines.