The agreement was signed by Ilya Chernov, Deputy Director General of the FEDC, and Denis Kanataev, Director General of the “Eco Shipping” maritime sector group of companies.
"The development of a modern Arctic fleet is a key prerequisite for the further development of the Northern Sea Route. Projects aimed at ensuring year-round navigation increase cargo traffic, create sustainable logistics chains, and enhance the international image of the new transport corridor. Thus, in June of this year, the “Zvezda” shipbuilding complex, a resident of the “Bolshoy Kamen” ASEZ, built its second Arc7 ice-class vessel, confirming the high potential of domestic shipbuilding and the effectiveness of the tools employed. "Arctic Invest Shipping's” new project will be a logical continuation of our systematic efforts to strengthen our country's sovereignty in the Arctic," noted Ilya Chernov, Deputy Director General of the FEDC.