Locations of "Hai Yang Shi You 278" on September 2, 2014 |
The Dockwise semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 278" departed Avachinskaya Guba (Russia) on September 2 after having onloaded Russian Navy Pacific Fleet Oscar II-class nuclear-powered submarine "Chelyabinsk" over a week ago. The ship departed its mooring position during the 0900 GMT hour, exited the bay, turned south, and was located about 36nm southeast of Mys Mayachnyy at 1400 GMT. "HYSY" should arrive at Zvezda Far East Shipyard with one week.
For earlier reporting:
Why is the Netherlands Helping the Russian Navy Right Now? (August 14, 2014)
Nuke Boats Loaded on Heavy-Lift Vessels (August 28, 2014)
"Transshelf" Departs Russia With Nuke Boats (August 31, 2014)