By 2030, Russian shipyards will deliver 113 transport vessels of various types to customers. This data was presented by Sergey Buyanov, General Director of the Central Research and Design Institute of the Marine Fleet (TsNIIMF), on April 2, 2026, at the "Russian Shipbuilding 2026" conference in St. Petersburg. The specified number includes dry cargo ships, container ships, oil tankers, and gas tankers. In parallel, the construction of 32 passenger and passenger-cargo vessels (cruise liners, ferries, hydrofoil vessels) and 81 support vessels (icebreakers, tugs) is underway. Thus, the total portfolio of vessels under construction for Russian customers for the period up to 2030 amounts to 226 units.
Plans to increase vessel production
According to the unified plan for achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation until 2030, the country must increase vessel production by more than 10 times compared to 2024. In 2026, it was planned to build 235 vessels, in 2027 — 378, in 2028 — 493, in 2029 — 563, and in 2030 — 638 vessels. TsNIIMF's data on 226 vessels under construction reflects the current order portfolio, which will be replenished as the program is implemented.
Unlike previous years, when small and auxiliary vessels predominated in Russian shipbuilding statistics, the current portfolio includes large-capacity transport units: container ships, gas carriers, and tankers. Passenger hydrofoil vessels are highlighted separately as an important direction for updating the fleet on river and sea passenger lines. The presence of 81 support vessels (including icebreakers) confirms the priority of developing the infrastructure of the Northern Sea Route.
