Zelenodolsk Shipyard named after Maxim Gorky plans to lay down on November 30, a transportation floating dock (TPD) "Sviyaga" of Project 22570, developed by the Central Marine Design Bureau "Almaz" (St. Petersburg), the shipbuilder’s press release said.
The state contract for construction of TPD of Project 22570 was signed in the spring of 2012. The facility delivery is scheduled for 2015.
Transportation Floating Dock is a special purpose vessel designed for transporting ships, for inspection and repair of ship’s hull.
TPD’s main characteristics: length - 134 m, breadth - 14 m, draft - 2.67 m, capacity - 3300 tons
Tatarstan-based OJSC Zelenodolsk Shipyard named after M. Gorky, specializes in the construction of warships and passenger high-speed vessels. The enterprise is managed by AK BARS HOLDING.