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The KAPITAN DRANITSYN, a Russian icebreaker, chartered for Arctic research cruises. Photographed in the harbor before NABOS 2006 (Nansen-Admundsen Basin Observation System) cruise.
Photograph by Mike Dunn, NC State Museum of Natural Sciences. License: Public Domain. (view image details)
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The KAPITAN DRANITSYN with a buoy awaiting deployment in the foreground.
Photograph by Mike Dunn, NC State Museum of Natural Sciences. NOAA Climate Program Office, NABOS 2006 Expedition. License: Public Domain. (view image details)
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KAPITAN DRANITSYN FACTS
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Description
Kapitan Dranitsyn is a Russian icebreaker, and is a sister ship to the Kapitan Khlebnikov. She has more been modified as a passenger ship and offers cruise excursions to the Arctic Ocean for groups of up to 100 passengers The ship has a helicopter, fully enclosed lifeboats and a small hospital on board. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs allowing passengers to get closer to Arctic wildlife and icebergs.
Destinations
The vessel offers cruises to the Arctic including Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya
History
Kapitan Dranitsyn was built in Finland and completed in 1980 in Finland. She was built for the former Soviet Union, and has been used as a research vessel by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI).
Dining
There is a restaurant providing meals three times a day, 24 hour self service coffee and tea station., 24 hour lounge.
Entertainment
Facilities on the ship include indoor pool, gym, saunas, auditorium and library.
Cabins
There are 49 cabins, offering a range of accommodation options including Triple Cabin, Twin Cabin, Suite and Corner Suite. All the cabins and suites have outside views and private facilities.
Ship Summary
| Built by: | Wärtsilä, Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland | | Date Completed: | 1980 | | Gross Tonnage: | 14917 | | Length: | 131 m | | Width: | 26.5 m | | Passengers: | 100 | | Crew: | 60 | | IMO: | 7824405 |
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