Work of Krylov Center on development of diesel-electric icebreakers to compete for RF Government’s prize
The work of Krylov State Research Center (SRC) “Development of new-generation diesel-electric icebreakers (project 21900) basing on national scientific and production facilities to ensure safe and smooth navigation in severe ice conditions of the Baltic Sea through application of innovative technical solutions” has been proposed as a nominator for the RF Government prize in the sphere of technical and scientific activities for 2012, IAA PortNews journalist cites Yevgeny Appolonov, deputy Director General of Krylov SRC.
“We decided that our work is worthy of being rewarded and we look forward to the results. The nominated works will be considered in May 2013, he added.
“The latest technologies for 3D-modeling were applied at the stage of the construction of icebreakers,” Yevgeny Appolonov said.
Among the fundamental distinctive features of the new-generation icebreakers Appolonov marked the fitting of the vessel with rudder propellers.
“The customer, FSUE Rosmorport, requested a number of additional unique features: making of ice lane, oil spill response, powerful fire-fighting system and other,” Appolonov noted.
Valery Belayshov, Chief Designer of icebreaker division added that the icebreaker has great potential possibilities: rescue systems, pipeline survey device. The vessel meets national and international requirements, he emphasized.
The nominated work comprises designing, construction and operation of two new different icebreakers project 21900 destined for operation in the Baltic Sea. For the first time in national shipbuilding practice they are equipped with two fully steerable rudder propellers. Having experienced the successful operation of the icebreakers in the ice conditions of the Kara and Baltic Seas, the construction of three upgraded icebreakers of project 21900М was commenced.
Krylov State Research Center was set up in 1894 as Russia’s first model testing basin in the central part of St. Petersburg. It is a scientific research organization of the national shipbuilding sector focused on conceptual and workshop designs of naval ships, merchant vessels and offshore structures as well as on their operation and disposal.
