Launch of the head pilot boat of project PI-22 “Sirius”

1 June 2013

The launch of the head pilot boat of project PI-22 “Sirius” designed with using of advanced technological solutions providing seaworthiness and operational capacities considering the operation in ice conditions has done.

In July of this year the boat will participate the 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: 2x970 kW, Caterpillar ?32

Pella Shipyard press release