Zelenodolsk shipyard lays down lead patrol ship of project 22160

On February 26, 2014, OJSC Zelenodolsk Plant named after M. Gorky laid down the lead patrol ship of project 22160 designed by Severnoye Design Bureau OJSC, IAA PortNews learnt from the shipyard.

The ship is intended for protection of the territorial waters, patrolling of the economic zone in open and inland seas, prevention of illegal activities and piracy, search and rescue of persons, ecological monitoring of the environment, protection of other ships and vessels during their voyages as well as naval bases and water districts in order to prevent any wartime attacks.

Characteristics of project 22160: displacement of some 1,300 t, endurance – 60 days, maximum speed – up to 30 knots, crew – up to 80 persons, dimensions – 94.0х14.0х3.4 m, main propulsion plant – 25,000 –kW CODAG.
 
Tatarstan-based OJSC Zelenodolsk Plant named after M. Gorky, specializes in the construction of warships and passenger high-speed vessels. The enterprise is managed by AK BARS HOLDING.