On July 13, the Zelenodolsk Plant named after Gorky will hold a ceremony of laying the keels of two high-speed passenger ships of Project A145E tailored for a customer from the United Arab Emirates. The celebrations are expected to be attended by representatives of the UAE, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan, the officials of the Zelenodolsk Municipal District, and Ak Bars Holding Company.
Comfortable high-speed passenger ships of Project A145 are designed for carrying 150 passengers with luggage in the coastal marine area with a speed of about 40 knots at a distance of up to 400 miles unrefuelled. Developed by the Agat Design Bureau, a unique hydrodynamic system including the geometry of the underwater hull part, automatically controlled interceptors, and water jet propellers with water intakes located in front of the stern provides this shallow-draught vessel with an opportunity to rationally balance such characteristics as high speed (40 miles), high seaworthiness, and fuel efficiency.
The ships have a state-of-the-art exterior and interior design and meet the latest requirements for comfort and safety of transportation. Its noise and vibration levels correspond to all the established international regulations and standards.