Video: Pella Shipyard Splashes Pilot Boat Sirius

The head pilot boat of project PI-22 dubbed “Sirius” has been launched at Pella Shipyard. The vessel is designed by using advanced technological solutions, providing seaworthiness and operational capacities that endure severe weather conditions including ice.

In July of this year, the boat will participate in IMDS -2013, where it will be delivered to the Customer – Federal State unitary enterprise “ROSMORPORT”.

Assignment:

• marine pilots’ transportation to and from the vessels under pilotage;
• pilotage at shipping routes;
• transportation of special staff, passengers and cargoes;
•  patrol and rescue operations;
• service and pleasure trips.

Technical parameters:

• Length, max 22,0 m
• Width, max 5.9 m
•  Draft 1.8 m
•  Speed 20 knots
•  Classification KM Ice 2 R2-RSN Aut3 HSC by Russian Maritime Register of shipping.
•  Powerplant 2×970 kW, Caterpillar 32

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Press release, June 6, 2013