The chemical tanker "Volgotrans-2502" (RST-25/7 project), which is being built at the "Lotos" production site, has started its sea trials program. This was reported by the press service of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).
Experts will assess the vessel's speed and maneuvering characteristics, and determine the nominal consumption of fuel and oil. They will check the operation of the cooling systems during the voyage.
At various depths in the Volgograd Reservoir, a demonstration drop and raising of anchors will be carried out, as well as alarm signals and procedures for leaving the chemical tanker in an emergency situation using duty and rescue boats will be practiced
The tanker with 6 cargo tanks is designed for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. The vessel meets international standards.
Characteristics of the chemical tanker "Volgotrans-2502":
- length — 139.99 m
- width — 16.60 m
- draft in sea/river — 4.175m / 3.60 m
- engine power — 2 x 1200 kW
- speed — 10.5 knots
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