Shipbuilders of the Nevsky Shipyard (part of the USC) loaded the main engines onto the medium sea tanker Vasily Nikitin, which is under construction.
The main engine has a weight of almost 60 tons, is characterized by increased power and energy efficiency, it will allow the ship to make long trips as an escort for the ships of the Russian Defense Ministry. After loading large-sized equipment, the factory workers will continue to form the engine room, aft hull and superstructure.
The tanker under construction for the RF Ministry of Defense is designed to receive, store and transport various types of cargo. The functionality of the tanker allows it to dispense fuel and other types of liquid cargo on the move simultaneously to three ships moving from it at a distance of 50 to 100 m on any side or in the wake way.