R/V "Akvanavt" is operated by Southern Branch of the P.P.Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SB SIO RAS) in Gelendzhik, Russia.
Commissioning - 18.08.1976
Displacement, tons - 273
Dimensions, meters - 34.0 x 7.1 x 2.6
Speed max, knots - 8.5
It holds 13 crewmembers and 8 scientists.
The vessel is fitted up with modern navigational systems, research instruments and equipment for complex studies of the Sea.