Powerful tugboat "Motorist Kazakovtsev" launched in Cherepovets

The vessel of the TSC.395M project can tow more than 8 barges simultaneously

The tugboat "Motorist Kazakovtsev" (project TSC.395M) was launched at the Cherepovets Shipbuilding Plant. This was reported by the press service of the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK).

«Моторист Казаковцев»

The TSC-395M project provides for the construction of 5 tugs for GTLK. The first 2 vessels were delivered in 2024, the remaining 2 are planned to be accepted in 2025.

Thanks to its power of 1300 hp, the "Motorist Kazakovtsev" can tow more than 8 barges simultaneously. The tug is equipped with a lifting wheelhouse to improve visibility when piloting long convoys.

Tugs and barges will operate as part of convoys on the Cherepovets-Astrakhan-Cherepovets routes, which will speed up cargo delivery and reduce logistics costs.
Press service of GTLK

Characteristics of vessels of the project ТСК.395:

  • Length — 22,3 m
  • Width — 7,4 m
  • Height of борта — 2,84 m
  • Draft — 1,5 m

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