For the first time in 23 years, the Pacific Fleet has adopted a new boat

Today in Vladivostok in the shipbuilding company LLC "East Wharf" Pacific Fleet took part in his new vessel - "Victor Faleev." The importance of this event highlights the fact that this is Named after the famous geographer ship - first That was made for the last 23 years.

"This is a landmark event because the ship was built at the Vladivostok enterprise, and it is unique for the whole plant, because this is still not built , - Told reporters Igor Pushkarev. - This is the third ship, which was commissioned by the shipyard customer, and eleven more on the way - which is a record for the plant. This is even more than in the Soviet era. We developed shipbuilding, the Navy and our city. "

New vessel "Victor Faleev" has a displacement of nearly a thousand tons. The purpose of new items - the study of the bottom topography, for which the ship is multi-sounder, as it can be serviced coastal navigation stations and lighthouses. In addition, it has a new power system, which is new for the Navy.

It was also noted that the ship will begin its work since May.