Russian salvage vessel takes to the water

摘要

RUSSIA'S NEVSKY SHIPYARD has celebrated launching of the tug-salvage vessel Kalas, latest in a series of similar vessels for the Russian government and part of its emergency response fleet modernisation programme. Over the last year, Tugs & Towing has reported on progress with the Russian Federation's fleet renewal programme aimed at expanding its salvage, towage and rescue capabilities, The two main vessel designs are designated MPSV12 and MPSV07 and it is the former group that Kalas is set to join.