Severnaya Verf to launch the Vsevolod Bobrov, combat logistics ship of Project 23120, in July 2016 (graphics)
Severnaya Verf shipyard (United Shipbuilding Corporation) says it is going to launch the Vsevolod Bobrov, combat logistics ship of Project 23120, in July 2016.
The series design was developed by St. Petersburg based naval architecture and marine engineering firm CJSC SpetsSudoProekt. The vessels are designed for loading, storage, transport and delivery of dry cargo ashore and onto other ships, as well as to provide towing, rescue of crews and salvage of stricken ships. With its ARC4 ice class, the Vsevolod Bobrov ship can sail in Arctic waters.
The Elbrus, a lead ship of Project 23120 is undergoing outfitting and mooring tests.
Key characteristics: LOA – about 95 m; BOA – about 22 m; draught – about 9 m; full displacement – about 10,000 t; cruising range – about 5,000 miles; endurance – about 60 days; crew - 27 persons. When involved in rescue operations the ship can accommodate up to 43 persons including crewmembers.
The St. Petersburg-based Severnaya Verf shipyard’s history dates back to 1912. Now it is a leading shipbuilding company of the Russian defense industry. The shipyard specializes in building cruisers, destroyers, minesweepers, patrol vessels and submarines destroyers, research and passenger vessels, timber cargo carriers, trawlers, container ships and ro-ro vessels for the Russian Defense Ministry and foreign customers.
