Vyacheslav Tikhonov
Vyacheslav Tikhonov (former: Polarcus Selma) is an 8-streamer, arctic capable 3D seismic research vessel of the ULSTEIN SX133 design. It can deploy eight streamers each of 6,000 metres length, or six streamers each of 8,000 metres length.
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Ship history
Polarcus signed a five year Bareboat Charter Party Agreement with Russian OAO Sovcomflot (SCF) for 'Vyacheslav Tikhonov', and the vessel was officially named 'Vyacheslav Tikhonov' in a naming ceremony in Sochi, Russia on 16 September 2011.
The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has assumed the role of Guardian to the seismic vessel. The vessel is named after a famous Soviet/Russian actor (1928-2009), who received numerous state awards.
Milestones
June 2019:
Sovcomflot has exercised an option to extend the Bareboat Charter period of hire for two years, until October 2021, with further options.
2023: Still active - IMO 9538115
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Lars Ståle Skoge
- Description
- Commercial Director
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
