The vessel is designed for mine protection of naval bases and coastal areas; for detection and destruction of mines of all types; for mine defence of vessels during voyage, of EEZ and undersea mineral resources areas; for antimine reconnaissance as well as for minelaying. During the time of low probability of mine threats a vessel can be used for protection of certain sea areas or for training of naval personnel.
An inshore minesweeper is designed for mine countermeasures (MCM) operations at sea near ports, bases, their exits, coastal shelf zone at depths down to 100m and popular tourist shallow water routes, and seaways between resort islands of nations whose tourist business profits make a considerable part of the national budget.