On September 15, 2016, Shipyard Pella (Leningrad region) laid down an oceanographic research ship of Project 16450 (Hull No 451), named Akademik Ageyev, says the shipyard.
The ship was ordered by Chief Directorate of Deep-sea Research. The design was developed by Severnoye Design Bureau (Saint-Petersburg).
The Akademik Ageyev, oceanographic research ship of Project 16450, is the third ship ordered by Chief Directorate of Deep-sea Research.
Leningrad Shipyard Pella was founded in 1950 and privatized in 1992. The holding incorporates a head company and a number of subsidiaries. The shipyard specializes in construction of tug boats for Russian customers.
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