OCEAN DISCOVERY

OCEAN DISCOVERY (IMO: 9563861) sailing under the Kazakhstan flag. It has an overall length of 115 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

OCEAN DISCOVERY

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 436000253
• IMO: 9563861
• Call Sign: UNEG
• Flag State: Kazakhstan
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,140 GT
• Length Overall: 73.5 m
• Beam: 14.4 m
• Draft: 4.2 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Service Speed: 12 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Yantar Shipyard
• Country of Build: Russia
• Year Built: 2012

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Operator: Kazakhstan Agency of Applied Ecology
• Home Port: Aktau, Kazakhstan

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS equipped
• Communication Systems: VHF/MF/HF Radio

Operating Region

• Primary operating area: Caspian Sea
• Based out of Aktau, Kazakhstan
• Operates under Kazakhstan maritime jurisdiction within the enclosed waters of the Caspian Sea

Vessel Description

OCEAN DISCOVERY is a research and survey vessel operating under the flag of Kazakhstan, primarily conducting scientific and environmental research operations across the Caspian Sea. The vessel supports Kazakhstan's national programs related to ecological monitoring, hydrographic survey, and applied marine research within the Caspian basin. As an inland sea vessel, her operations are confined to the Caspian Sea region, reflecting the landlocked nature of Kazakhstan's maritime presence. The vessel is equipped to support scientific expeditions and environmental assessment missions in support of governmental research mandates.