Shipyard Pella (Leningrad region) has laid down the second research hydrographic ship of project 11982. The Ilmen ship (hull No 151) is to be built 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.
The first ship of project 11982 was laid down by Pella Shipyard on September 12, 2014.
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.
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