Russian yards compete for rescue vessel order

Four domestic yards are in the running for a Russian state tender to build a rescue and salvage vessel. The federal agency of the Russian sea and river fleet, Rosmorrechflotom, says the multipurpose unit will cost RUB 2.05bn ($63.47m).

The Zelenodolsk, Krasnoye Sormovo, Yaroslavsky and Nevsky shipyards have submitted expressions of interest for the work. Bidding is open until 26 May.