Towing craft project 11982 “Ladoga”, built as part of the state defense order for the General Management of deep-sea research (GUGI) Russian Navy, entered the factory test the waters of Lake Ladoga and the Gulf of Finland. In trials will test the main characteristics of the vessel, all ship arrangements, machinery and equipment for compliance with technical specifications, According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense.
“Ladoga” It is the second ship of the project 11982, under construction in the interests of Googie, but first, laid down in the factory “Pella”. The lead ship of the project “Seliger” It was built on the PAT “Baltic Shipyard “Amber” and 2012 It was delivered to the customer. To date, part of the Black Sea Fleet.
Towing craft project 11982 “Ladoga” enshrined 12 September 2014 year and launched on 29 July 2016 of the year. It is intended for testing special technical means, participation in search and rescue operations, conduct research and oceanographic studies.
Main characteristics: Length overall 63,8 m, maximum width 10,8 m, sediment around 3,8 m. speed around 12 knots. Cruising range 1000 miles. Autonomy reserves of provisions and fresh water 20 day. Crew 16 human. Can carry 20 expedition members.
At present, the factory “Pella” completion is another, the third one, ship project 11982 “İlmen”, launched on 5 December 2017 of the year. It is as well as Ladoga, built with amendments, as amended by the draft in the light of operating experience lead ship “Seliger”.
