Okskaya: Tenth Sea/River Tanker of Project RST27 Floats

Russian shipbuilder Okskaya (Oka) launched, two days ago, the the tenth sea/river tanker of project RST27, the ‘VF Tanker – 20′. Project RST27 vessels are constructed for the shipping company V.F.Tanker (part of VBTH, majority owned by Universal Cargo Logistics Holding).

All Project RST27 vessels are designed by Marine Engineering Bureau and have increased river deadweight of 716t compared to previous Armada series.

Project RST27 vessel’s length is of 140.85 m, breadth is of 16.6 m, depth is of 6.0 m. They belong to “Volgo-Don Max” class. Special requirements of the Russian and world petroleum companies, additional ecological RS limitations of “ECO PROJECT” (ECO-S) class were taken into consideration during designing.

Crew consists of 12 persons (14 places + pilot).

Autonomy is of 20/12 days (sea/river).

RST27 project vessels are assigned for transportation of crude oil and oil products, without flash point restrictions.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 30, 2013