Research vessels (1987-1991)

A research vessel at sea.

A boat passes by.

A view from the stern of the Akademik Knipovich, a vessel designed for studying the world's ocean resources and conducting fisheries research.

The stern of the Akademik Knipovich.

The Viktor Buinitsky, a vessel designed for comprehensive oceanographic research in the Arctic, is on a regular sea voyage.

Research equipment for collecting ocean samples is being retrieved from the water and winched back on board the vessel.

Crew members lower the equipment to the deck.

The crane operator operates the winch control lever.

Sample containers are being detached from the main body of the instrument.

A nuclear-powered icebreaker in a northern bay.

Research vessels in open water.

A scuba diver retrieves equipment from the water.

Research vessels at sea.