Russia's huge new Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex has launched its first vessel.

Domestic energy company Rosneft said one of its new LNG-fuelled aframaxes entered the water at the far east yard on Wednesday.

The 114,000-dwt Vladimir Monomakh is due for delivery in September as the greenfield yard ramps up production.

Rosneft said the main and additional power supply units can operate on both traditional fuel and LNG.