Project number: 768 (int. 09)
Project 09. 2nd stage of PPS modernization at perimeter of FSUE «Atomflot»
Project 09. 2nd stage of PPS modernization at perimeter of FSUE «Atomflot»
Project summary

The aim of a jointly proposed and developed project between Nordisk Sikkerhet AS and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise «Atomflot» (AF) was to improve the elements of a physical protection systems at FSUE "Atomflot" in continuation of active work to implement the commitments of the Russian Federation for the removal of spent nuclear fuel from Andreeva Bay. Proposed PPS improvements included an installation of modern physical protection systems along the outer perimeter of FSUE Atomflot.

Technical area

Physical protection

Location
Beneficiary/receipient organization(s)

Federal State Unitary Enterprise «Atomflot» (AF) - operator of Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers and special vessels

Funding country
Funding organisation

Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) by the means of the Norwegian Government’s Action Plan for Nuclear Activities and the Environment in the Northern Areas for 2018-2022;

Project budget

4 649 909 Norwegian Kroners;

Project leaders

Programme manager: Pavel Tishakov

Project manager: Kirill Ilin

Procurement info

JC “ELERON”, a subsidiary of the Rosatom State Corporation, was nominated as the sole contractor to perform the works on design, building and modernization of the physical protection systems (PPS) for FSUE “Atomflot”.

Participating organizations
  • Nordisk Sikkerhet AS - project implementor;
  • Federal State Unitary Enterprise «Atomflot» (AF) - project partner/beneficiary/recipient;
  • JC “ELERON” -  contractor/equipment supplier;
  • Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority - project donor;
  • Commission on international humanitarian and technical assistance under the government of the Russian Federation - project registration as international technical assistance.
Start/completion dates:

Oct 2019 – Apr 2021

Status

Completed

Milestones
2019-09-30
Grant letter for project implementation received from DSA
2019-10-02
Official notification of Atomflot about beginning of the project
2019-10-22
Meeting between NorSik and Atomflot on detailed planning and preparation for execution of the project
Oct-Nov 2019
Finalisation of a contract and its appendixes
End of Nov 2019
Contract approval by Rosatom and Russian authorities
2020-12-05
Conclusion of contract between NorSik, AF, and Eleron for supply, installation, and commissioning of PPS
2020-02-05
Application for registering the project as international technical assistance
End of 2019-Feb 2020
Most of the equipment needed for the project implementation was procured or manufactured by Eleron
2020-02-26
Representatives of Nordisk Sikkerhet and Atomflot conducted factory equipment acceptance on the territory of Eleron in Moscow
Spring 2020
100% of equipment needed for the project implementation was delivered to FSUE “Atomflot” in Murmansk
Spring 2020
Equipment installation began as soon as the weather permitted the equipment installation works
2020-10-02
The project was registered as international technical assistance by the commission on international humanitarian and technical assistance under the government of the Russian Federation (project registration certificate nr. 9789)
Summer-End of Oct 2020
100% of equipment within the scope of the project was installed at FSUE "Atomflot"
End of Oct 2020
Pre- commissioning, start-up, and adjustment works were carried out
End of Oct 2020
Training on the use of newly installed equipment was delivered to the Atomflot employees
2020-10-30
Commissioning and onsite acceptance tests of the equipment were carried out
2021-11-24
Onsite equipment installation verification by DSA
Main results

A total of 117 new kits/items of PPS equipment was procured and installed at the perimeter of FSUE Atomflot within the scope of this project financed with support from the government of Norway. Russian side is responsible for c0-financing, procurement and installation of duress alarm PPS equipment.

With installation of modern PPS components within the framework of this project, the level of PPS at the AF's perimeter became closer to fulfilling the Rosatom and Rostechnadzor's modern requirements for PPS at the facilities with RN materials. An outside threat to the AF site was reduced.

Project outputs, its purpose and intended outcome remained unchanged throughout the project implementation.

Photos and videos
Media publications
Итоги рабочей встречи со странами Скандинавии по вопросам радиационной безопасности
https://murman.tv/news/russian-1/novosti/1637766019-...
В Росатомфлоте представили проекты, реализованные в рамках международной технической помощи
http://rosatomflot.ru/press-centr/novosti-predpriyat...
В Мурманске состоялась международная встреча по радиационной безопасности
https://www.mvestnik.ru/newslent/v-murmanske-sostoya...
В Росатомфлоте представили проекты, реализованные в рамках международной технической помощи
https://www.atomic-energy.ru/news/2021/11/25/119696
Last update:

20 January 2022

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