The passenger electric vessels "Taganka", "Maroseyka", "Polyanka", and "Yakimanka" of the "Moskva 1.0" project were launched at the Moscow Shipyard. Another 16 motor ships are planned to be laid down by the end of the current year, according to representatives of the capital's mayor's office.
The first vessels of the "Moskva 1.0" project were built in 5.5 months from the moment of laying down. The capacity of the new enterprise allows producing up to 40 vessels per year.
The Moscow Shipyard's lineup includes:
- "Moskva 1.0"
- "Moskva 2.0"
- "Moskva 3.0" (two types)
- "Canal Vessel"
- Hybrid cruise ship "Moskovskoye Zolotoye Koltso"
Currently, Moscow shipbuilders are assembling another 4 electric vessels of the "Moskva 1.0" project for regular passenger routes.
According to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, by 2030, there will be no diesel-powered vessels left in the central part of the Moskva River. And by 2035, only electric vessels will operate here, he concluded.
Features of the "Moskva 1.0" electric vessels:
- Length — 21.8 m
- Passenger capacity — 56 people
- Modern design
- Environmental friendliness
- High level of comfort for passengers