New generation raiding tugboat introduced into the Leningrad naval base support fleet
Today a new generation multi-purpose raiding tugboat RB-366 has been introduced into the support fleet of the Leningrad naval base of the Baltic Fleet, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.
The Commander of the Leningrad naval base Rear Admiral Igor Smolyak, ship builders, servicemen, civilian personnel of the base and residents of Kronshtadt took part in the festive ceremony.
The 300 ton tugboat built for the Baltic Fleet by the “Pella” company in Saint Petersburg possesses unique capabilities of towing and canting ships and submarines of any displacement, is equipped with fire extinguishing systems for ships and coastal facilities, and an emergency fuel spillage cleaning system in case of fuel spillages in harbour waters.
Tugboats of this project are equipped with a modern control system, which allows them to perform accurate maneuvering in any weather conditions and at night. Moreover, the ship possesses enhanced maneuvering capabilities and is able to carry out missions in difficult ice conditions.
The RB-366 tugboat is the fourth ship of this project to be introduced into the Leningrad naval base fleet.