Shnyava Shnyava is light reconnaissance vessel, originally designed in Sweden, but these small, fast ships spread out all over the world thanks to its admirable characteristics, for trade, escort and plunder.. A respectible top speed allows shnyava to steer free of heavy war vessels and easily catch up slow merchant ships. Shnyava's firepower is heavy enough to sink down even large galleons. With its shallow waterline even when fully loaded with cargo, the shnyava can carry out any tasks near islands.