Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard delivers second serial dry bulk barge
Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard yesterday, Dec. 12, 2013 delivered to the customer GazpromBank Leasing second vessel in a series of non-self propelled dry bulk cargo barges, the shipbuilder said Thursday. The vessel was launched on November 23, 2013.
Overall, the shipyard was awarded ten contracts. The agreements were signed by the shipyard, GazpromBank Leasing and P.TransCo. Delivery deadlines: two vessels - the end of 2013 and eight vessels in April-June 2014.
The vessels are constructed under the supervision of the Russian River Register, in accordance with modern standards, rules and regulations of commercial shipbuilding. Russian River M3.0 class (Ice 10) A. The unmanned barge is towed or pushed by towboat. The vessel will operated on inland waterways of Russia.
General characteristics: length overall - 97.49 m, breadth overall - 16.15 m, - breadth - 16.8 m, amidships depth - 5.34 m, draft - 3 6 m, displacement - 5280 tonnes, load capacity - 4300 tonnes. The Articulated Tug / Barge is equipped with automated mechanical coupler of Taisei Articouple. Ship's type - Dry bulk cargo, not self-propelled, single hold barge with forecastle and poop, double bottom and double sides, waterproof hatch.
The barge of Project 82 ATB is driven by a pusher boat of Project 81 and is designed to carry general cargo, bulk cargo, timber and oversized cargo, 8.5' high containers and dangerous goods Class 9.
Kroasnye Sormovo Plant is one of the oldest Russian shipbuilding companies, founded back in 1849. All vessels built at Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard meet the requirements of MARPOL conventions, having the state-of-the-art equipment.