The first serial icebreaker of project 22220 "Siberia" has completed sea trials
The first serial nuclear-powered icebreaker of project 22220 "Siberia" has completed the main stage of sea trials and returned to the "Baltiyskiy Zavod". This is stated in the message of the press service of the USC, received by the "Military Review".
The icebreaker stood at the outfitting wall of the Baltic Shipyard after a two-week trip to the water area of the Gulf of Finland, where it passed the main stage of sea trials. During this time, the crew, together with the delivery team, checked the operation of the main mechanisms and devices, the running and maneuvering characteristics of the icebreaker. By the way, during the tests, Siberia in the Gulf of Finland met with the lead icebreaker of the Arktika series, which is also undergoing tests after the planned replacement of the electric motor.
As the press service explained, after the icebreaker returns to the plant, the company's specialists will deal with the elimination of the shortcomings identified during the icebreaker's stay at sea. The transfer of "Siberia" to the customer will take place before the end of the year, such plans were announced at the "Baltic plant".
The universal nuclear-powered icebreaker Sibir is the first serial vessel of Project 22220 after the lead Arktika in a series of three vessels being built at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg under a contract with Rosatom. Laid down on May 26, 2015, launched on September 22, 2017.
A feature of the 22220 project icebreakers is the use of variable draft using ballast tanks. Double-deck ships can operate both in deep water and in shallow water in river beds, overcoming ice up to 3-meters thick without losing speed.
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