Ukraine floats the first tug of a new type

The Nibulon company finishes construction works on the first tug (a new project 121M).

Currently, the tug named “Yury Makarov” is on the last stages of construction – cleaning and painting of the hull. The tug has already passed impermeability tests and tests of welding seams. The tug will be floated in the nearest future then there will take place fitting-out works on its board.

The Nibulon company plans to construct and float three tugs. So, after “Yury Makarov” there will be put into operation two more vessels of this type till July 1, 2017.