OREANDA-NEWS. August 06, 2014. The company’s shipbuilders continue preparation for launching of the sixth tug of POSS-115 project – NIBULON-6.

Besides, revision of gears and performance of finishing and painting works are being continued on NIBULON-5 tug. They will be completed within the next few days; and the tug will have an appropriate class of the Shipping Register of Ukraine.

At present NIBULON-6 shipbuilding progress, which total readiness has already reached almost 60%, is for your attention.

1. In the engine room there has been completed assembly of the main engines; mounting of diesel-engines and pumps is being continued; rudder-propellers are being prepared for installation.
2. The pilot house has been covered with intermediate layer and is being prepared for installation on a lift column.
3. Underbody has been painted; ballast water tanks and bathroom tanks are being painted. 
4. There is being continued assembly of pipes in the tanks and in the engine room.
5. Central switchboard and alarm switchboard have been installed in the power control room; they are being mounted. Emergency diesel-generator, switchboard and also central air conditioner are being prepared for installation in the spaces on the upper deck.
6. In the living accommodations there has been started insulation installation; soon the floor will be concreted.
7. The vessel’s towknees received cement ballast.