The world's most powerful icebreaker will receive new emergency switchboards

The lead vessel of Project 10510 "Leader" will be equipped with reliable equipment for the power system

The St. Petersburg branch of JSC "VNIIR-Progress" has developed main and emergency switchboards (MSB and ESB) designed for installation on the lead vessel of Project 10510 "Leader". The equipment was certified by specialists from the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.

complete MSB and ESB
complete MSB and ESB

MSB and ESB are key control and distribution nodes of the ship's electrical power system.

The reliable operation of MSB and ESB in the extreme conditions of high latitudes is critical for the safety and efficiency of the "Leader" icebreaker.
Alexander Mamontov, Chief Engineer-Inspector of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
complete MSB and ESB
complete MSB and ESB

The Project 10510 "Leader" icebreaker is the most powerful (120 MW) nuclear icebreaker in the world. The vessel will provide year-round convoying along the NSR through ice up to 4 m thick.

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