Russia's Baltic Shipyard to build $1bn nuke-powered icebreaker August 6, 2012 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Baltic Shipyard is to build a 36.96 billion ruble ($1.15 billion) nuclear-powered icebreaker for Atomflot company, the shipbuilder said on Monday, August 6, according to RIA Novosti. Atomflot, which operates Russia’s commercial icebreaker fleet, announced an open tender in late June for a 60 MW icebreaker. Baltic Shipyard was the sole bidder in the tender. The icebreaker must be ready for Atomflot by late 2017 and will be delivered to Atomflot’s Murmansk base. The icebreaker is expected to be floated out in November 2015, with sea trials due to start in August 2017 and ice trials in November 2017. The ship is designed for operations in the western Arctic and shallow water areas of the Yenisei River and the Gulf of Ob.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
