Nuclear-powered icebreaker "Leningrad" completes installation of two RITM-200 reactors
Scan to share
United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) announced that Baltic Shipyard has completed the installation of two RITM-200 nuclear reactors on the Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker "Leningrad".
The "Leningrad" is the sixth vessel in the Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker series. The vessel is being built by Baltic Shipyard under an order from Rosatom, and its keel-laying ceremony was held on January 26, 2024.
Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreakers are primarily designed to ensure year-round navigation in the western Arctic waters of Russia. Equipped with nuclear propulsion systems, these vessels can perform icebreaking escort and fairway maintenance missions under complex ice conditions.
Disclaimer: Information republished from partner media, institutions or other websites is provided for reference and communication purposes only. It does not imply endorsement of its views or verification of its accuracy. Please contact us if any content infringes rights or requires correction.