Russian Navy commissions ninth Alexandrit-class minesweeper

Like its sisters, Afanasy Ivannikov has a length of 61 metres, a beam of 10.2 metres, a draught of 2.68 metres, a displacement of approximately 890 tonnes at full load, and space for 44 crewmembers. The vessel features a vacuum-infused FRP hull combining light weight with enhanced durability.

Two 1,864kW diesel engines drive rudder propellers to deliver speeds of up to 16.5 knots and a range of 1,600 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 10 knots.