Shipbuilding emerges as a linchpin in Russia’s quest to develop the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and bolster its economic prowess in the Arctic region. The portnews source.
- Shipbuilding is crucial for the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), including icebreakers and cargo vessels.
- The NSR’s growth plan includes the need for a robust fleet to facilitate the export of hydrocarbon products and coal from Arctic regions.
- Russia aims to achieve 220 million tonnes of annual cargo traffic on the NSR by 2035, reshaping global logistics and enhancing economic sovereignty.
Setting Sail Towards Economic Sovereignty
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is poised to become a cornerstone of Russia’s economic sovereignty and a catalyst for new world logistics. At the recent Neva 2023 conference in Saint-Petersburg, Maksim Kulinko, Deputy Director of Rosatom’s NSR Directorate, emphasized the pivotal role of shipbuilding in NSR development.
Fleet of Ice Class Vessels
To harness the full potential of the NSR, Russia is strategizing the creation of a formidable fleet of ice class vessels. This fleet will encompass icebreakers, cargo vessels, and support ships, along with technical and port service providers.
Meeting the Demands of the Arctic
A critical aspect of this endeavor is estimating the precise requirements for vessels operating in the treacherous Northern Sea Route waters. Russia aims to ensure year-round navigation in the eastern direction by deploying at least 13 icebreakers by 2030. Additionally, there’s a growing demand for cargo carriers, auxiliary ships, and technical and port fleet services.
Fulfilling Arctic Export Goals
The NSR’s significance extends to exporting hydrocarbon products from Arctic regions, necessitating a robust cargo fleet, including gas carriers and tankers. Furthermore, plans include the shipment of coal from the Syradasay field to Asia-Pacific countries, requiring the addition of at least 5 bulk carriers by 2024-2025. Ice class tugs will also play a vital role in the Baimsky GOK and Syradasay projects, with a minimum of 10 tugs needed in the near future.
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