On October 18th, 2013 Nevsky Shipyard launched the vessel “NEVA-LEADER 7” of RSD49 project, built for North-Western Shipping Company, JSC. The project is developed by Marine Engineering Bureau-Design-SPb, JSC.
The feature of RSD49 project vessel is the existence of a large middle hold in fifty two meters length, which makes it possible to transport “design” oversize and heavy-lift cargoes in one way voyage Europe-Caspian Sea.
RSD49 project vessels refer to «Volgo-Don Max» class in accordance with the classification accepted by Marine Engineering Bureau. It means that vessels displacement meet the requirements of Volga-Don Shipping Canal.
Main characteristics:
Length overall- 139,95 m
Breadth overall- 16,70 m
Depth – 6,00 m
Capacity of cargo holds – 10920 m3
Deadweight in river (draft 3.6 m) – about 4520 t
Deadweight at sea (draft 4.7 m) – about 7150 t
Service speed – 11,5 knots
[mappress]
Press Release, October 18, 2013