The large sea tanker "Boris Butoma" (project 1559-B) has returned to its base in Kamchatka after combat service, the Pacific Fleet press service reported.
The large sea tanker "Boris Butoma" spent 108 days on combat duty in the Pacific Ocean since July 2024, traveling about 28,000 nautical miles.
In Kamchatka, the tanker's crew was met by the acting commander of troops and forces in the northeast of Russia, Evgeny Myasoedov. He congratulated the sailors on the successful completion of their tasks.
About the tanker "Boris Butoma"
The tanker was built at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg. "Boris Butoma" is assigned to the port of Vladivostok.
- Length — 162.4 m
- Width — 21.4 m
- Draft — 9m
- Diesel engine — 66DNRN 74/160
- Engine power — 9600 hp
- Speed — 15 knots
- Crew — 58 people
- Radar MR-302 "Rubka"
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