Pella shipyard (Leningrad region) lays down hydrographic ship of project 11982 for RF Navy (photo)

On September 12, Shipyard Pella (Leningrad region) laid down a research ship of project 11982 under the order of RF Navy, the shipyard’s press center says. 

The vessel will be delivered to the customer in 2016.

The ship is intended to conduct research and oceanographic survey, test special equipment and participate in salvage operations.

Major characteristics: length max – 63.8 m, width max – 10.8 m, draught – about 3.8 m, speed – about 12.0 knots, classification - КМ   Ice 2 - Arc 5 1 AUT 1 FF2 WS by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, range – 1,000 miles, endurance – 20 days, crew – 16, expedition – 20 members.

Leningrad Shipyard Pella was founded in 1950 and privatized in 1992. The holding incorporates a head company and a number of subsidiaries. The shipyard specializes in construction of tug boats for Russian customers.