Discover the Kronshlot: Ratings & Maritime News

In a significant development for maritime operations, Rosmorport has announced the commencement of dredging activities by the Kronshlot, a modern dredging vessel of its North-West Basin Branch. This operation, which began in early March 2017, is set to enhance navigational conditions at the port of Kaliningrad, where an impressive 350,000 cubic meters of material is scheduled to be dredged throughout the year. The maintenance dredging will encompass the entire seaway canal from point 222 up to the double-level bridge, including the adjacent berths and harbours vital to the Kaliningrad seaport. Initial efforts will focus on the stretch between points 290 and 320, an area noted for significant sediment accumulation. The sediment extracted will be strategically pumped ashore at point 339 of the canal, improving functionality and accessibility for vessels using the port. Constructed in 2016 by the Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard located in Nizhny Novgorod, the Kronshlot boasts impressive specifications with a length overall (LOA) of 62.6 meters, a beam of 14 meters, and a draft of 4.25 meters. The vessel has a hopper capacity of 1000 cubic meters and is classified under the notation KM(*) Ice1 R1 AUT2 Hopper Dredger. Designed for efficiency, the TSHD 1000 series can dredge depths of up to 20 meters and operates effectively in water temperatures ranging from -2 °C to +20 °C. This dredging initiative is a crucial step towards maintaining the operational integrity of Kaliningrad's port facilities, ensuring they meet the demands of modern shipping.