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2011 October 21   06:17

Nobel Bros Shipyard to launch RST25 Project tanker for MRS in mid-November

The ceremony of launching the lead ship of a series of Project RST25 oil tankers ordered by Moscow River Shipping will be held at Nobel Bros’ Shipyard in mid-November, the shipping company said.
 
Tankers of project RST-25 designed by Marine Engineering Bureau are a new class of ‘river-sea’ tankers equipped with six cargo tanks designed to carry crude oil and petroleum products, including gasoline, with no flash point limits and enhanced environmental safety and automation.

Ship’s main characteristics: LOA - 140 m, beam molded - 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;  six cargo tanks and 2 slop tanks - 6990 cbm; two main 6L20 Wartsila engines with rated power - 1200 kW. Russian River Register class - M-CP4, 5 (led40) A EKO3.

The lead ship of Project RST25 is scheduled for delivery in April 2012.

Nobel Brothers Shipyard (Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region) was established in 1907. The shipbuilding firm specializes in ship repair and the construction of sea-going and river vessels.

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.

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