XXVI SYEZD KPSS, 1981 A total of 28 ships were built
the hull was shortened, the molded depth was increased, the hitches were removed, the holds were retrofitted, and the class was upgraded from “O” and “O-PR” to “M-SP”.
Nine vessels of Project 05074 were converted to oil tankers of Project 05074T in 2000-2003.