ZNT Yard signs contract for construction of 16 SAR boats for RF Defense Ministry
On March 29, 2013, ZNT Yard OJSC signed a state contract for construction of 16 search-and-rescue boats (project 23040) by the order of RF Defense Ministry, the company states in its press release.
According to the contract, the shipyard will fulfill its obligations within 3 years. First 4 vessels will be delivered and dispatched to Novorossiysk (Black Sea fleet). Next vessels will be built and delivered to the Caspian Flotilla (3 units), Baltic Fleet (3 units – to Kronshtadt and 6 units – to Baltijsk).
The project was developed by ZNT-Engineering.
“The vessel will be fitted with the most advanced navigation, radionavigation, communication equipment, necessary ship devices, diving equipment. It will provide maximum possible comfort and safety to crew life and operation,” ZNT Director General Sergei Konovalov says about the new project.
ZNT Yard OJSC was set up in 1911. The main competence of ZNT Yard is construction of workboats and auxiliary ships, port equipment and marine engineering products. The company is experienced in implementation of complete cycle projects – from designing to building and maintenance of different vessels.
