Underway towards the naval base Den Helder, Netherlands 1 July 2011
Of the Ropucha-class or project 775/II, preceded by the Polnocny-class, succeeded by the Ivan Gren-class. Displacement 2.200 (standard)-4.080 (full load) and as dimensions 112,5 x 15 x 3,7 metres or 369.1 x 49,3 x 12.2 feet. Machinery consist of 2 diesels supplying via 2 screws 19.200 hp allowing a speed of 18 knots and a range of 6.100 nautical miles with a speed of 15 knots. Crew numbers between 87-09 persons. Commissioned in 1983. Part of the Baltic Fleet. Commissioned on 30 May 1983. Built by the Stocznia Polnocna Shipyard, Gdansk, Poland with yard number 19.
