The use of research vessels under the operational management of the Institute on the basis of charter agreements.
Implementation of large-scale joint scientific and technical projects based on the use of personnel, scientific infrastructure and technical developments of the Institute.
Examination of third-party scientific and technical projects for the study and exploration of World Ocean.
Creation of a new structure – a joint scientific and technological "platform" for the implementation of innovative projects for the development and application of new technologies for the development of the ocean.