Project number: 774 (int. 13)
Project 13. 3rd stage of PPS modernization at perimeter of FSUE «Atomflot»
Project 13. 3rd 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. The PPS improvements included an installation of modern physical protection systems along the outer perimeter of FSUE Atomflot.

Technical area

Physical protection

Location
Beneficiary / recipient organisation(s)

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

Funding countries
Funding organisations
  • 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;
  • Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) via DSA.
Project cost

5 602 394 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”, 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) at FSUE Atomflot;
  • Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) - project donor;
  • Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) - project donor;
  • Commission on international humanitarian and technical assistance under the government of the Russian Federation - project registration as international technical assistance;
  • Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Murmansk - participation at the equipment handover ceremony at Atomflot.
Start / completion dates

Jul 2020 – Mar 2022

Status

Completed

Milestones
2020-06-24
Grant letter for project implementation received from DSA
Jul 2020
Conference calls between NorSik and Atomflot on detailed planning and preparation for execution of the project
Jul-Aug 2020
Finalisation of a contract and its appendixes
2020-09-15
Contract approval by Rosatom and Russian authorities
2020-11-03
Conclusion of contract between NorSik, AF, and Eleron for supply, installation, and commissioning of PPS
2020-12-10
Application for registering the project as international technical assistance
Fall 2020-beginning of 2021
Most of the equipment needed for the project implementation was procured or manufactured by Eleron
2021-03-30
Representatives of Nordisk Sikkerhet and Atomflot conducted factory equipment acceptance on the territory of Eleron in Moscow
2021-04-19
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. 9831)
Spring 2021
100% of equipment needed for the project implementation was delivered to FSUE “Atomflot” in Murmansk
Spring 2021
Equipment installation began as soon as the weather permitted the equipment installation works
Summer-Fall 2021
Most of equipment within the scope of the project was installed at FSUE "Atomflot"
November 2021
Pre-commissioning, start-up, adjustment works, training on the use of newly installed equipment were carried out at Atomflot
2021-11-24
Equipment hand-over ceremony and official closing of the project with participation of DSA, SSM, and Norwegian Consulate General in Murmansk
2021-11-26
Equipment acceptance certificate for completion of this project was signed by representatives of Nordisk Sikkerhet AS, FSUE "Atomflot", and Eleron
2022-06-13
Completed external audit of the project
2022-06-13
Final (updated) project report send to DSA
2022-06-21
Final report approved by DSA
Main results

A total of 34 new kits/pcs of PPS equipment was procured and installed at the perimeter of FSUE Atomflot within the scope of the project financed with support from the government of Norway and Sweden. Russian side was responsible for c0-financing, procurement and installation of 6 new kits/pcs of PPS equipment.

With installation of modern PPS components within the framework of this project, the level of PPS at the AF's perimeter are 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 is 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:

31 January 2023

Table of contents