Sovcomflot is the largest shipping company in the Russian
Federation, comprised of a 146-vessel fleet and providing services for oil and
gas production and exploration facilities offshore. Hydrocarbon transportation
is a speciality of Sovcomflot, particularly across regions presenting unique
challenges due to icy conditions. A full third of the fleet have a high ice
class, servicing energy projects on a large scale both in Russia and
internationally.
Victor Olerskiy
has served on the Board of Directors at PAO Sovcomflot since 2017, coming from
a long background in the maritime shipping sector. Sovcomflot takes pride in
developing and implementing innovative new technologies and sciences, with a
keen eye for safety and quality.
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Fleet Renewal Programme
Sovcomflot has been implementing a fleet
renewal programme over the past few years, working on technical
solutions and optimising engineering on existing vessels as well as adding new
vessels to the fleet to bring in unique capabilities. The company has regularly
received awards for innovation both nationally and internationally, developing
a solid reputation for consistent innovative achievements.
The Novy Port and Yamal LNG projects, both large-scale
industrial projects, have begun to implement year-round, uninterrupted
transport via the Northern Sea Route. In addition, the increased fleet size and
operational capability ensures Sovcomflot retains its competitive advantage in
the ever-challenging environment of the seas in the Arctic and subarctic
regions.
More details of the current Sovcomflot fleet can be viewed
in the embedded infographic.
Personnel Development
Professional development for personnel is also a key
initiative at Sovcomflot, with a variety of quality training and educational
programmes available for employees. These are aimed at providing comprehensive
studies of fleet management and the relevant modern technologies. The
engineering specialists at Sovcomflot have scientific skills that are highly
advanced, with no less than 12 individuals to date boasting the title of
Candidate of Technical Sciences after completing post-graduate qualifications.
The short video attachment explains what a Candidate of Sciences qualification
is.
Sovcomflot targets a minimum of 0.4% of the entire annual
company revenue for personnel development, including training programmes,
research and development funding, scientific work and skill upgrades.
