Akademik Shuleykin-class research vessel

The Akademik Shuleykin class are a series of Finnish-built ice-strengthened ships constructed for the USSR. They were originally used for oceanographic research; several have been converted for tourism in Arctic/Antarctic waters, carrying approximately 50 passengers.

Arnold Veimer as HSwMS Trossö in Swedish Navy service
Class overview
NameAkademik Shuleykin class (Project 637)
BuildersValmetin Laivateollisuus Oy, Turku, Finland
Operators
  •  Soviet Navy
  •  Swedish Navy
Completed10
Active9
Scrapped1
General characteristics as built
TypeIce-strengthened research vessels
Tonnage1,753 GRT
Displacement2,140 t (2,110 long tons)
Length71.6 m (234 ft 11 in)
Beam12.8 m (42 ft 0 in)
Draft4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)
Depth6.45 m (21 ft 2 in)
Propulsion2 × diesel engines, 3,120 hp (2,330 kW)
Speed10–14 knots (19–26 km/h; 12–16 mph)
Endurance70 days
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