Where is Professor Molchanov now?

Professor Molchanov (Other, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 19:50 UTC, moored, in the Arctic Ocean. The crew-entered destination was BARENTSBURG (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 4, 2026, 18:09 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Professor Molchanov?

Professor Molchanov is a other sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 1982 by Laivateollisuus. The vessel is 69.7 m long with a beam of 12.8 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,753.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Professor Molchanov?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Professor Molchanov from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Professor Molchanov. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Professor Molchanov

Other · Russia · built 1982 · AIS Class A

IMO8010348MMSI273458500Call signUAKALast AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 19:50 UTC

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In short

Professor Molchanov (Other, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 19:50 UTC, moored, in the Arctic Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is BARENTSBURG; its reported draught is 4.3 m (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 4, 2026, 18:09 UTC). It can carry up to 48 passengers (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Other
Flag: Russia
Year built: 1982
Gross tonnage: 1,753
Size (length × beam): 70 m × 13 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 19:50 UTC

Position: 78.0617° N, 14.2° E
Area: Arctic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 0°
Heading: —

78.0617° N, 14.2° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Professor Molchanov
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8010348
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 273458500
Call signWhat is a call sign?: UAKA
Flag: Russia
Vessel type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 1,753
Length overall: 69.7 m
Beam: 12.8 m
Year built: 1982
Passengers (maximum): Source: Wikidata, record Q4381977. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.48

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Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Laivateollisuus
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About Professor Molchanov

Professor Molchanov (Russian: «Профессор Молчанов») is a Russian (formerly Soviet) ice-strengthened oceanographic research vessel. The ship was built in Finland in 1983 and is now converted to passenger duties for the expedition cruise market.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Professor Molchanov now?: Professor Molchanov (Other, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 19:50 UTC, moored, in the Arctic Ocean. The crew-entered destination was BARENTSBURG (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 4, 2026, 18:09 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Professor Molchanov?: Professor Molchanov is a other sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 1982 by Laivateollisuus. The vessel is 69.7 m long with a beam of 12.8 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,753.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Professor Molchanov?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Professor Molchanov from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Professor Molchanov. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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