The Stepan-Makarov: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The SCF Group's esteemed icebreaking standby vessel, Stepan Makarov, has officially commenced its operations for the Sakhalin-2 project as of August 6, 2017. Announced by Gazprom, the arrival of this multifunctional vessel marks a significant milestone in supporting energy operations in the region. Built at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Oy, a subsidiary of Russia's United Shipbuilding Corp., the Stepan Makarov adheres to both RS and international navigation safety standards. Its design allows for effective navigation in the challenging climatic conditions of the Sea of Okhotsk. The vessel will be engaged under a long-term time charter agreement between Sakhalin Energy and Sovcomflot, ensuring reliable support for ongoing projects.

On June 15, 2017, a significant milestone was marked with the naming ceremony of Stepan Makarov, a state-of-the-art multifunctional icebreaking standby vessel (IBSBV) constructed for SCF Group. This latest addition to the maritime fleet was built at the renowned Arctech Helsinki Shipyard and is set to play a crucial role in supporting the Sakhalin-2 project, as highlighted in a recent SCF Group press release. With Saint Petersburg designated as her home port and registered under the Russian flag, Stepan Makarov is tasked with vital responsibilities, including ensuring the safety of personnel on Sakhalin Energy's offshore oil and gas production platforms in the Sea of Okhotsk, responding to potential maritime oil spills, and assisting in various operational activities. Stepan Makarov is the first of three IBSBVs commissioned by SCF Group specifically for the Sakhalin-2 project. Additionally, another vessel, an icebreaking supply ship named Gennadiy Nevelskoy, has already been delivered and arrived in Sakhalin Island in April 2017. The comprehensive agreement between SCF Group and Sakhalin Energy, established in 2014, outlines a 20-year operational partnership involving the four vessels for the sustained success of the Sakhalin-2 project.