Новый плавучий док строится на заводе «Красная Кузница» в Архангельске

In Arkhangelsk, at the "Krasnaya Kuznitsa" shipyard, a branch of the "Zvezdochka" shipbuilding center, on September 1, 2025, the fifth of ten blocks was delivered for the construction of a new floating dock with a lifting capacity of 5,000 tons. The project is being implemented as part of the investment program of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).

Dry cargo ship "Yamal Krechet" in dock repair
Image source Arkhangelsk branch "Shipyard \"Krasnaya Kuznitsa\"" of the joint-stock company "CS \"Zvezdochka\""

Four sections of the dock have already been connected, and the fifth block is being prepared for стыковке. The new dock will relieve the existing 9,000-ton lifting capacity dock and increase the volume of orders fulfilled. According to the director of the plant, Mikhail Deryabin, the need for ship repair services has increased, and the docking schedule is formed until 2027.

The need for floating docks has increased after the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions. Ship repair services are in high demand today, and the docking schedule is formed until 2027.

Mikhail Deryabin, director of "Krasnaya Kuznitsa"

The Minister of Economic Development and Industry of the Arkhangelsk Region, Evgenia Shelyuk, who visited the enterprise, noted that the project will be completed in 2026. The new dock will operate year-round, which is important for the region and the ship repair industry.

This will be a significant event for both the region and the entire ship repair industry. The possibility of year-round operation of the new dock, its dimensions and power will allow the plant to fulfill a larger number of orders. With the further development of the Northern Sea Route, the need for ship repair facilities will increase.

Evgenia Shelyuk, Minister of Economic Development and Industry of the Arkhangelsk Region

The plant also discussed the construction of a series of passenger ships of ice class project РЕГК.126: "Onega", "Solvychegodsk", "Kargopol" and "Kenozerye". The first two vessels have been undergoing testing since the spring of 2025. "Onega" is designed for 65 passengers, the rest - for 100. These vessels will ensure the transport accessibility of the Pomorye territories.

The "Krasnaya Kuznitsa" plant, founded in 1693, is one of the oldest ship repair enterprises in Russia. The development of the Northern Sea Route increases the need for its capacities.