The assembly
of blocks of the first ship (Vladivostok) at STX shipyard began early
in 2013. Russian shipyards of OCK (United Shipbuilding Corporation)
participates in the construction of parts for the two ships as subcontractors
of STX. OCK is in charge for twelve blocks located on the rear portion
of the vessels. The rear portion of the first LHD will be transferred
this summer from OCK site to the site of STX to be assembled with the
front section. The launch in the water of Vladivostok, the first Russian
Mistral, will occur at the end of the year. Keel laying for the second
LHD (Sevastopol) took place in June 2013 in Saint-Nazaire in the presence
of Russian authorities.
Ordered at the beginning of 2013, DCNS will also build in partnership
with STX four LCMs (Landing Craft Material) for the Russian LHDs. They
will be able to project troops, equipment and vehicles for beach landing
operations. The four LCMs are currently being built by DCNS in partnership
with STX and will be delivered in 2014 along with the Vladivostok.
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