OREANDA-NEWS. August 18, 2014. Soon the vessel, which readiness exceeds 70%, will be moved to the shipyard pier; outfitting and precommissioning will be started.

Besides, on this day there will be put into operation NIBULON-5 tug, and two tugs of 121 project. Format of the event, participants and firm date will be announced in the official press-release. Follow the news on our web-site!

At present the shipbuilding progress of NIBULON-6 tug is the following.

1. In the engine room there has been completed assembly of gears; piping is being continued. Rudder-propellers are being prepared for installation on the vessel. Equipment mounting is being carried out in the water treatment space.

2. The pilot house has been installed; lift gear is being adjusted; insulation work has been completed in the pilot house. Cabling and installation of plating, navigator console are being performed.

3. Painting works are being conducted in the vessel’s cofferdams.

4. Pipes have been assembled in the vessel’s tanks.

5. Main switchboard and alarm switchboard have been mounted in the main switchboard room; cable is being connected to them. In the upper deck spaces there have been placed and mounted an emergency diesel-generator, an emergency switchboard, and also a conditioner.

6. Insulation installation and floor pouring will be completed soon in the living accommodations.

7. A multipurpose crane has been installed on the superstructure deck; anchor and mooring complex is being mounted.