The new ship mine defense project 12700 «Ivan Antonov», make a transition to a place based on the Black Sea Fleet in the third quarter of this year, According to the Russian Defense Ministry's press service.
Minesweeper built in the Mid-Nevsky Shipyard (Petersburg) and will soon begin passing the test in the Baltic Sea.
reported, that the transition from the Baltic to the Black Sea will be implemented on inland waterways (rivers). Such transition trawlers using tugboats is long practice. It is much more economical that way, followed by larger ships: from the Baltic to the Black Sea around Europe. Besides, transition rivers saves time and keeps the relocation service life of ship engines.
The press service reminded, project that ships 12700 They are a new generation of trawlers, shells made of reinforced fiberglass. The project was developed in the CB "Almaz".
The displacement of the ship - 890 tonnes, length - 61 m, width - 10 m, speed at full displacement - 16,5 with., crew - 44 man. It is designed to find and destroy mines in the waters of the bases at safe distances for ship.
As noted in the department, operating experience "Alexander Obukhov" (lead ship series) showed, that the ships of this project are multi-functional and can be used not only as a basic, but also marine mine-sweeping ships.
