The Black Sea fleet was increased by two ships. The fleet made the head patrol ship project 22160 “Vasily Bykov” and rescue tugboat “captain Guryev. Solemn ceremony of raising St. Andrew's flag was held at the naval base in Novorossiysk, According to the Navy's press service.
according to the report, after the commissioning ceremony of ships of the Russian Navy, crews have started working out the course of projects and special tasks, after the date of which will take up the plan of combat training.
Head patrol ship project 22160 “Vasily Bykov” It was built on AB “Zelenodolsk Plant named after AM. Gorky” and launched 28 August 2017 of the year. Displacement – 1,5 thousand tons, speed up 27 knots, cruising range – 6 thousand. nautical miles. weaponry: artillery unit AU-220M Caliber 57 mm machine guns, as well as anti-aircraft missile system “Needle”. There are basing Ka-27PS and accommodation module with universal PU under rocket “Caliber”.
Rescue towing craft project 22870 “captain Guryev” built in Astrakhan branch Ship Repair Center “Star”. It is intended to assist emergency ships (courts) and rescue personnel, ships towing, extinguishing fires in emergency vessels and onshore facilities. It has the capacity to maintain the emergency ships afloat and perform complex diving operations at depths of up to 60 m. Displacement 1,2 thousand tons. Length – 57 m, width 14 m, board height 5,4 m, draft 3,2 m. speed 14 knots. autonomy 20 days. Crew 26 human. During the rescue operations could take on board 60 human.
