The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has announced the completion of construction work on the 'Spasatel Zaborschikov', the third in a series of multi-functional rescue-salvage ships to be built to RS class.
The vessel was delivered to Russia's State Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (SMRCC) in late June. From there, the vessel will transfer to Vladivostok, its port of registry.
Construction of the new ship was carried under a state contract for the Russian Federal Agency of Maritime and River Transport, as well as the FGI Directorate of State Contracting Authority for Marine Transport Development Programs.
The project was also developed by Russia's Marine Engineering Bureau.
The vessel measures 73 metres in length overall, with a waterline breadth of 15.5 metres, a maximum draught of 5.1 metres, and a deadweight tonnage of 1,171DWT. Powered by a 4,000kW engine package, the vessel has an operating speed of 15 knots.
The vessel is designed for rescue and salvage operations, as well as providing technical support and assistance to vessels in distress, and towing ships and offshore structures in ice and/or open water.
Additionally, the vessel's technical capabilities allow it to re-float vessels that have run aground or are reef damaged. The craft can also pump water from flooded compartments, tow emergency vessels to a place of refuge, perform oil recovery and fire-fighting operations, and support underwater diving works to a depth of 300 metres.
