6 tugboats to join RF Pacific Fleet before year end

Pre-commissioning of 6 tugboats is under way at the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Federation. The state-of-the-art multi-functional vessels will join the Fleet’s auxiliary unit, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.

Two sea-going tugboats of project PЕ-65, МБ-92 and МB-93, as well as four tugboats of project 16609, RB-402, RB-403, RB-404 and RB-405, have been built by Pella OJSC this year. The vessels have been delivered to Vladivostok by a specialized vessel.

By the end of the year the vessels will be put into operation and join the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Federation.

The tugboats are intended for towing and berthing operations in harbor and coastal areas, performing of escort operations, refloating of ships and vessels, fire fighting operations at floating and shore objects, oil and petroleum content products, cargo transportation, ice breaking and rescue and special purpose operations as well.