Nobel Bros Shipyard Ltd. on May 17, 2011 laid the keel of the second tanker of project RST-25 ordered by Moscow River Shipping Company (MRS), the shipping company said.
Tankers of project RST-25 are a new class of ‘river-sea’ tankers featuring 6 cargo tanks designed to carry crude oil and petroleum products with a high class of environmental safety and automation. The tanker is designed by Marine Engineering Bureau.
Ship’s characteristics: LOA - 140 m, molded beam - 16,6 m, fresh / salt water draft - 4.175 m / 3.60 m, max draft DWT - 6,613 tons in salt water, 5,132 tons in fresh water. Two main 6L20 Wartsila engines power rated - 1200 kW each. Russian River Register class - M-CP4, 5 (led40) A EKO3.
The first tanker of the series was laid on Dec. 21, 2010. The launch of the lead ship is scheduled for June 2012.
Nobel Bros Shipyard was established back in 1907. The shipbuilder specializes in the construction of sea-going and river vessels and ship repair.
JSC Moscow River Shipping Company provides freight and passengers transportation on Russia’s inland waterways. MRS owns and operates a fleet of about 150 cargo ships and more than 60 passenger vessels. A 25.5-percent state-owned stake in the shipping company will be auctioned off on May 27.
Tankers of project RST-25 are a new class of ‘river-sea’ tankers featuring 6 cargo tanks designed to carry crude oil and petroleum products with a high class of environmental safety and automation. The tanker is designed by Marine Engineering Bureau.
Ship’s characteristics: LOA - 140 m, molded beam - 16,6 m, fresh / salt water draft - 4.175 m / 3.60 m, max draft DWT - 6,613 tons in salt water, 5,132 tons in fresh water. Two main 6L20 Wartsila engines power rated - 1200 kW each. Russian River Register class - M-CP4, 5 (led40) A EKO3.
The first tanker of the series was laid on Dec. 21, 2010. The launch of the lead ship is scheduled for June 2012.
Nobel Bros Shipyard was established back in 1907. The shipbuilder specializes in the construction of sea-going and river vessels and ship repair.
JSC Moscow River Shipping Company provides freight and passengers transportation on Russia’s inland waterways. MRS owns and operates a fleet of about 150 cargo ships and more than 60 passenger vessels. A 25.5-percent state-owned stake in the shipping company will be auctioned off on May 27.