Pella shipyard launches second vessel of comprehensive port service based on Project SKPO-1000 (photo)
Pella shipyard (Leningrad region) has launched the second vessel of the series of comprehensive port service ships based on Project SKPO-1000. According to the shipyard, the delivery to the customer is scheduled for 2013.
The vessel is intended for bunkering of the vessels with different types of fuel; collection of oily/sewage/bilge waters from vessels and floating objects; collection of dry garbage and food waste from vessels; buoys transportation and placement; beaconage floating devices maintenance; oil spill removal; transportation of cargoes.
Vessel’s technical characteristics: length max – 49.9 m, breadth max – 14.0 m, draught – about 5.0 m, speed – about 10.0 knots, classification - КМ Ice3 R2 Aut1 Oil Tanker (>60° C) ESP by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.
Pella Shipyard 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.