Russia's Okskaya Shipyard has launched a new large emergency response vessel to be operated by the country's Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transportation (Rosmorrechflot).
Aldan belongs to the Project MPSV12 series of multi-role vessels being built for Rosmorrechflot by various local shipyards.
The Project MPSV12 vessels were developed beginning in 2015 in response to Rosmorrechflot's need for an ice-capable marine salvage and search and rescue (SAR) platform that could operate in the open sea as well as in shallower inland waterways.
In addition to performing salvage and SAR, the Project MPSV12 vessels can also be used for towing of navigation aids and damaged vessels, casualty evacuation, limited transport of passengers and cargo, dive support, operation as a vessel of opportunity for remotely controlled vehicles, and firefighting and oil spill response even in areas with temperatures as high as 60 degrees Celsius.
Upon completion, Aldan will have a length of 79.6 metres, a beam of 16.8 metres, a draught of 4.5 metres, and a deadweight of 1,814. Two 2,795kW main engines will deliver a speed of 14 knots.
The Project MPSV12 vessels are all classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.