The sailing training vessel (STV) "Mir" will be repaired at the Kronstadt Marine Plant. The three-masted frigate is moored to the berthing embankment next to the barque "Sedov", the USC press service reported.
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The ship is planned to repair and test the bottom-board fittings, repair and paint rooms for equipment and instruments, Kingston boxes, hull work, repair and paint anchor systems, repair the propeller-rudder complex, engines, boilers, pumps, pipelines, electrical part, ladders and other works.
About the "Mir" sailing ship
The three-masted frigate was built in 1987 for the sailing practice of cadets of maritime educational institutions. "Mir" is a record holder in its class, the sailing ship has twice won the Cutty Sark regatta. Currently, the ship is managed by FSUE Rosmorport.
Characteristics of the "Mir" sailing ship:
- Ship length - 108.6 m
- Ship width - 14 m
- Height of the main mast - 49.5 m
- Displacement - almost 3,000 tons
- Maximum speed under sail - 21 knots
- Crew - up to 200 people
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