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Icebreaker Viktor Chernomyrdin is recognized as the best innovative solution in the field of transport equipment

Icebreaker Viktor Chernomyrdin is recognized as the best innovative solution in the field of transport equipment

The FSUE "Rosmorport" was awarded the prestigious transport award "Formula of Movement - 2021" in the nomination "The best innovative solution in the field of transport equipment" for the flagship of the company's fleet - a modern multifunctional diesel-electric icebreaker Viktor Chernomyrdin. The vessel joined the company's fleet at the end of last year.

The award ceremony took place within the framework of the largest industry exhibition "Transport of Russia". The ceremony was opened by Kirill Bogdanov, the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, expressing gratitude to the participants and partners of the Transport Week events.

Diesel-electric icebreaker Viktor Chernomyrdin has a capacity of 25 MW. It has an Icebreaker8 ice class and is capable of reaching speed of up to 17.8 knots on clear water, passing ice up to 2 m thick in a continuous course at a speed of 2 knots and providing autonomy of up to 60 days.

This is a modern, high-tech and maneuverable vessel. The icebreaker has the highest automation class and can be controlled from the deck-bridge by only one person. The multifunctional icebreaker has two helipads. It is capable not only of carrying out icebreaking assistance, but also of participating in scientific expeditions and search and rescue operations, transporting containers and dangerous goods, and also performing the functions of a fire-fighting vessel.

The National award for achievements in the field of transport and transport infrastructure "Formula of Movement" is designed to promote the development of transport infrastructure, improve the level of transport services, as well as stimulate government and commercial structures to solve significant problems in the transport sector.