Pella shipyard launches lead pilot boat of project PI-22 Sirius (video)
Leningrad Shipyard Pella OJSC has launched the lead pilot boat of project PI-22 Sirius, the company’s release says. In July 2013, the boat will participate in the IMDS – 2013 (International Marine Defence Show, St. Petersburg), where it will be delivered to the Customer - Federal State unitary enterprise ROSMORPORT.
The boat is intended for marine pilots’ transportation to and from the vessels under pilotage; pilotage at shipping routes; transportation of special staff, passengers and cargoes; patrol and rescue operations; service and pleasure trips.
Vessel’s characteristics: maximum length - 22 m, maximum width – 5.9 m, draught – 1.8 m, speed - 20 knots; classification - KM Ice 2 R2-RSN Aut3 HSC by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping; power plant: 2х970 kW, Caterpillar С32.
Leningrad Shipyard Pella was founded in 1950 and privatized in 1992. The holding incorporates a head company and a number of subsidiaries. The shipyard specializes in construction of tug boats for Russian customers.
