"Yuri Ivanov", the lead communications ship of Project 18280 for the Russian Navy, is seen during a launching ceremony at Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St Petersburg, Russia, Sept. 30, 2013. The Yury Ivanov, a Project 18280 communication ship built at the Severnaya Verf shipyard, was launched here on Monday. The ship is 95 m long and has a displacement of about 4,000 tons, and will be assigned to the Russian Navy in 2014. (Xinhua Photo) |