The largest leasing company in Russia: State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) and Southern Center for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair have signed a contract for the construction of a series of six self-propelled dredges – Project 93.159А.
Photo by the Southern Center for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
The dredges will be built at Lotos’ production facilities and the first three dredges will be delivered in 2025, with the second batch in 2026, GTLK said.
Lotos Shipyard is currently building four dredges with cutter and rotary suction equipment, Project 93.159 and Project 93.159.1.
“To develop the international North-South transport corridor and improve navigation conditions on the inland waterways of Russia in general, a fleet of new highly efficient dredgers is needed in the very near future,” said the head of the USC. Alexei Rakhmanov.
“Astrakhan shipbuilders have the necessary competence and are already building dredgers. Cargo carriers and passenger companies are waiting for dredges. It is important for USC that the series contains a total of 10 ships, this will improve the economic performance of the project.”
