for main propulsion, "novorossiysk" is fitted with two electrically driven azimuth thrusters. her two steerprop sp110arcpull z-drive units, each driven by two electric propulsion motors in tandem configuration, were the most powerful mechanical azimuth thrusters in the world at the time of delivery. with a total propulsion power of , "novorossiysk" can achieve a service speed of in open water and break up to thick level ice. in addition, she has a transverse bow thruster for maneuvering.