August 2007. The Varna. Photo by E. Pavlov.

Country: Bulgaria.
Class, [Type]: Moma, [AH].

Callsign: LBZL (     )

Builder: Gdansk, Poland.
Launch date: 23 February 1976.
Commission date: 1978.
Decommission date: 19 June 2008.

Displacement ( tons ): 1645 full load.
Dimensions ( metres ): 73,3 x 10,8 x 3,9.
Main machinery: 2 x diesels Zgoda-Sulzer 6ТD-48 ( 1800 hp ).
Speed ( knots ): 17,3.
Range ( miles ): 8900 at 11 knots.
Complement: 66 + 19 scientific staff.

Radars: Navigation: 2 x Don.