Krasnoe Sormovo Shipyard has launched a new dry cargo ship under the RSD59 Project. According to United Shipbuilding Corporation, the RSD59 Project is a Volgo-Don max class vessel designed for transporting general and dry bulk cargo, packaged sawn goods, logs, metal scrap, rolled metal products, high and heavy cargo, coal, hazardous materials, and category B cargo.
The RSD59 Project has two cargo holds and can operate both at sea and in rivers. This flexibility provides the capability to combine Russia's vast river systems (Volga, Don, Ob) with Black Sea, Caspian, and Baltic Sea connections. Vessel particulars include LOA 140.88 m, beam 16.98 m, height 6 m, deadweight at sea/river 5,128/7,535 tons, cargo hold capacity 11,292 cu m, and river/sea draft 3.6/4.53 m.
The RSD59 class plays a critical role in modernising Russia's inland waterway fleet. United Shipbuilding Corporation emphasised that the project is a strategic investment supporting Russia's multi-modal transport network and its grain, fertiliser, and metal exports. Under sanctions, Russian shipyards are observed to be offsetting overseas-order losses with domestic market orders.
Key Takeaways:
1. Krasnoe Sormovo Shipyard has launched the new RSD59 Project dry cargo ship.
2. RSD59 is a Volgo-Don max class multipurpose ship capable of operating both at sea and in rivers.
3. The ship can carry general and dry bulk cargo, sawn goods, scrap, coal, and hazardous cargo.
4. Particulars: LOA 140.88 m, sea/river deadweight 5,128/7,535 tons, 2 cargo holds.
5. The RSD59 class plays a critical role in modernising Russia's inland waterway fleet.
