Operator Rosnefteflot Laid down 1978 Launched 1980 | Construction started 1978 Length 340 m | |
Name Belokamenka (2004–...)Berge Pioneer (1980–2004) Builder Mitsui Eng. & Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd., Chiba Works | ||
Belokamenka is a FSO (Floating Storage and Offloading) vessel, located in Kola Bay near Murmansk. It has been converted from a VLCC, a large type of oil tanker.
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History
Belokamenka was originally built by Mitsui Eng. & Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd., Chiba Works, on 1980. Its previous name was Berge Pioneer.
Technical features
Belokamenka has a length of 340 metres (1,120 ft) and width of 65 metres (213 ft). It handles four million tonnes of crude oil per year, shipped in by small shuttle tankers from Arkhangelsk.
Operator
Belokamenka is chartered by Rosnefteflot, a subsidiary of Rosneft, on a long term basis. It is operated by the Oil Terminal "Belokamenka" L.L.C.
References
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