The shipbuilders are producing flat plates of the outer plating, of inner side and of inner bottom of the parallel body. 328 flat plates have been already produced.
The specialists are installing framing and purchasing equipment.
At present the bottom subsections of the units 1, 2, 3 (10003 manufacturing order) have been installed, aw well as the upper deck subsection and 2700 platform of the unit 1.
Pallada state plant (Kherson) that cuts metal-roll and produces parts to be delivered to NIBULON shipbuilding and repair yard operates stably, thereby ensuring strict compliance with the schedule.
The specialists are installing outside doors and portholes onboard the 121 project tugs (10003-10005 manufacturing orders); the spaces of living accommodation are being insulated.
The bottom and on-board fittings and sea chests (10003 manufacturing order) have been tested. The shipbuilders finish to paint ballast tanks; fuels tanks are being cleaned.
Meanwhile, the bottom and on-board fittings and sea chests (10004 manufacturing order) are being tested, and the specialists are preparing the 121 project tug (10005 manufacturing order) for these tests. The specialists of the assembly and welding area complete welding and cleaning of the pilot house (10005 manufacturing order); the latter is being prepared for painting.
NIBULON’s shipbuilders maintain work schedules. NIBULON shipbuilding and repair yard plans to deliver the tugs in May and to put into operation non-self-propelled vessels in July.