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RS class: the large-capacity gas carrier “VELIKIY NOVGOROD” has been launched
21 January 2013
The prototype ship of a series of four modern liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers “VELIKIY NOVGOROD” has been launched in South Korea. The ship will have the dual class of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and Lloyd’s Register. RS class notation: KM Ice2 AUT1 OMBO EPP ANTI-ICE LI CCO ECO-S WINTERIZATION(-30) Gas carrier type 2G (methane).
The launching ceremony has been held at STX Offshore and Shipbuildind Co., Ltd (South Korea). The ship is being constructed against the order of Sovcomflot for Gazprom Global LNG, acting as a charterer.
The most advanced engineering solutions have been used during the design of the new Atlanticmax size gas carrier with cargo capacity of approximately 170,000 cubic meters to ensure its effective operation in arctic conditions. The machinery and equipment have been certified for operation at a temperature of - 30 °C. In addition, the ship will have the highest class of environmental protection.
The ships of the series are intended for a year-round gas carriage from almost all existing LNG terminals, including the first Russian LNG terminal - "Sakhalin-2", as well as in the future - the Shtokman gas field LNG terminal.
Main particulars:
length max. - 299.90 m;
width - 45.80 m;
depth - 26.00 m;
draught designed - 12.50 m;
deadweight - 94,700 t;
gross tonnage - 111,665.
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) is one of the world’s leading classification societies. Established in 1913. Since 1969 RS has been a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). RS is recognised by the EU, Maritime Administrations of 70 flag states, is an associated member of INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and BIMCO. Survey experience of high-tecnology projects and unchangeably high requirements to the quality of the services rendered enable RS to provide safety of navigation, safety of life at sea, environmental pollution prevention.
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) press release
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