The governor of the Arkhangelsk region proposed using the region's shipyards for the development of the Trans-Arctic transport corridor

ARKHANGELSK, October 1 – RIA Novosti. The development of Arctic ports for the successful functioning of the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor is impossible without the construction of a modern fleet, and the shipyards of the Arkhangelsk region, where they are ready to build ships of different classes, may be in demand, said the governor of the region, Alexander Tsybulsky.

Tsybulsky made proposals for the development of the TTC at the 1st International Forum of Port Cities in Svetlogorsk, during which Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev chaired a meeting of the Council for the Protection of National Interests of the Russian Federation in the Arctic and the Development of National and International Maritime Transport Routes of the Maritime Collegium of the Russian Federation. Tsybulsky, among other things, dedicated his speech to the development of domestic shipbuilding.

He emphasized that the development of Arctic ports poses a direct task - to build a modern fleet and ensure its safe operation. Without its own shipbuilding and service base, Arctic logistics will not be able to become a sustainable system. The Arkhangelsk region is one of the largest shipbuilding centers in Russia. Severodvinsk enterprises have unique experience in the construction, repair and full life support of technically complex ships and vessels, including the nuclear fleet.

“We are ready to build ships of the icebreaker, rescue and auxiliary fleets, including ships for the single maritime operator of the northern delivery. JSC Rosatom Arctic has identified a significant need for the construction of a fleet for the Arctic basin. Some of such work can be carried out, in particular, at the facilities of the Krasnaya Kuznitsa ship repair plant in Arkhangelsk,” Tsybulsky said.

He also noted that civil ship repair has reached a qualitatively new level in recent years. New areas have been developed: the production of floating bridges, pontoons, tugs, barges, floating berths and complex metal structures. “Today, the competencies of our specialists allow us to provide the full life cycle of the vessel - from laying down to service support,” the governor emphasized.

He also added that the Arctic Star interuniversity campus is currently under construction. It will include three research centers related to shipbuilding and digitalization of the Northern Sea Route. Their task is to develop application solutions that are in demand by industrial enterprises.

The head of the region also pointed out that before creating new shipyards from scratch or transferring civilian orders abroad, it is necessary to make maximum use of the industrial potential already formed in the country.