Translation. Region: Russian Federal
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The Zvezda shipbuilding complex held a keel-laying ceremony for two bulk carriers. In honor of the anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, they were named Mikhail Egorov and Meliton Kantaria, Heroes of the Soviet Union who raised the Victory Banner over the Reichstag. Their names are inscribed on the commemorative keel-laying plates of the future bulk carriers.
Mikhail Egorov and Meliton Kantaria were scouts of the 756th Rifle Regiment of the 150th Rifle Division of the 3rd Shock Army of the 1st Belorussian Front. On May 1, 1945, they raised the red banner of the Military Council of the 3rd Shock Army over the Reichstag, which became the Victory Banner. For this feat, the scouts were awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
In honor of the anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Rosneft organizes and actively participates in patriotic events that help strengthen historical memory, foster civic responsibility, and preserve cultural heritage.
The bulk carriers are designed to transport bulk cargo. Cutting of parts for two vessels started in February this year. Mikhail Egorov and Meliton Kantaria will be the first in a series of five coal carriers being built at Zvezda Shipyard. The bulk carrier is 229 m long, 34.5 m wide, and has a deadweight of about 86,400 t. The main engine has a capacity of over 6.8 thousand kW.
The construction of ships at the Zvezda Shipyard helps to increase the efficiency of coal transportation through the use of water transport.
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The Zvezda shipbuilding complex is being created in the city of Bolshoy Kamen in Primorsky Krai on the instructions of the President of Russia. The project operator is PAO NK Rosneft.
Today, Zvezda Shipyard is the most modern shipyard in Russia, specializing in the construction of all types of large-tonnage civil vessels, icebreakers and marine equipment. In total, the shipyard has already launched 12 vessels. The shipyard’s portfolio includes more than 60 orders.
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 7, 2025
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