The solemn ceremony of hoisting the flag of the Russian Federation on the new multi-purpose boat called Sirius was held on July 4 at 13 pm at the International Naval Salon in Saint-Petersburg. The boat of project PI22 was constructed by JSC Leningrad Shipyard “Pella” by order of FSUE “Rosmorport” for the needs of the North-West Basin Branch.

Among the participants of the ceremony was the management of the North-West Basin Branch and representatives of the FSUE “Rosmorport” Headquarters, Big Port of Saint-Petersburg Authority, Baltic Branch of the Russian Sea Register of Shipping and the manufacturer of the boat. Tatyana Chekalova, Secretary-General of the Maritime Council under the Government of Saint-Petersburg, also took part in the event.

The PI22 project comprises innovative technical solutions providing high navigational and operational qualities of the boat, with regard to the use of the boat in ice conditions.

The boat, after being put into operation, is to be used in Ust-Luga Seaport for delivery of pilots, crew members, and, if necessary, members of state committees to ships. It will also be used for inspection and ecological monitoring of the seaport water area, patrol and rescue operations.


Video of the State Television and Radio Company "Saint-Petersburg"

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– KM HSC; – 23 meters; – 6.9 meters; – 1.9 meters; – 20 knots; – 1 940 kWt.