On May 21, 2014, Tatarstan-based OJSC Zelenodolsk Plant named after M. Gorky launched the lead coast guard ship of project 22100 Ocean, IAA PortNews was informed by the company.
New generation border guard ship Ocean developed by Central Marine Design Bureau Almaz (Saint-Petersburg) is the first ship of this type tailored in compliance with the requirements of the Border Guard Service under FSB.
This multipurpose ship has a high fighting capacity and can take part in full-scale rescue operations. Is a unique ship with her ice class, speed of 20 knots, cruising range of 12,000 miles and endurance of 60 days. Ocean class ships are supposed to replace ships of projects 11351 and 97P.
Ships of project 22100 "Ocean" are intended for protection of the exclusive economic zone of the Russian Federation. Also they will be able to participate in rescue operations, assist in fighting fires on ships and escort emergency towing vessels in hiding places, to ensure actions of special forces of the Russian FSB to combat piracy and terrorism, prevent smuggling and drug trafficking.
The ship is to be deployed for operation in the North West region of the Pacific Ocean, Arctic and non-Arctic freezing seas of the Russian Federation with consideration of the requirements for operation of Arc4 vessels under the Regulations of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.
The ship is armed with the automatic gun and heavy machine guns. At the stern there is a helipad and helicopter hangar for Ka-27. The ship is equipped with the latest electronic systems, intelligence and surveillance.
The lead ship of project 22100 Ocean was laid down on May 30, 2012.
Tatarstan-based OJSC Zelenodolsk Plant named after M. Gorky specializes in the construction of warships and passenger high-speed vessels. The enterprise is managed by AK BARS HOLDING.