Аннотация:This article analyzes the current status of the 4D seismic technology. We regret to admit that in Russia the 4D seismic is used only in one of the offshore fields on the Sakhalin shelf, while there are dozens of successful 4D seismic implementations worldwide. In the years to come, this technology is expected to expand in Russia due to accelerated development of offshore fields. The article reviews three options for the 4D seismic data acquisition in such fields: 1) consistent acquisition of conventional 3D data using a towed seismic streamer at long intervals of time; 2) regular seismic surveys with seabed seismic cables; 3) installation of the seabed fiber optic 4C system for the entire life of the field. The article compares the engineering and cost parameters of these modifications.