Gazprom and the Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex signed in St. Petersburg construction contracts for four vessels.
According to Gazprom, the signing took place at the Offshore Marintec Russia 2018 International Specialized Exhibition and Conference showcasing shipbuilding industry and high-tech equipment for exploration operations in the Arctic and the continental shelf in St. Petersburg.
The documents provide for the construction of three supply vessels, which will be used for towing operations, anchor handling and cargo delivery to production and drilling platforms, and one passenger vessel for platform crews.
The completion deadlines are 2021-2024. Gazprom Flot, a specialized subsidiary of Gazprom, acts as the contract owner on behalf of Gazprom.
The construction documentation was drawn up by Russian design contractors with due consideration for up-to-date requirements, providing for the maximum possible use of domestic components, equipment and materials.