Ships constructed in Kamchatka over the past two years
Kamchatka Krai News: Progress in Local Shipbuilding Boosts Region's Development
The Kamchatka region has made a significant stride in its development with the establishment of its own shipbuilding industry. Since 2020, local firms have launched a dozen vessels, with the Lenin Collective Farm spearheading the construction of small-tonnage fishing seiner vessels.
Upon completing a series of six MRS (Motor Fishing Ships), the Lenin Collective Farm has launched the "Avacha" and "Oktyabrskiy" in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on April 18. These new MRS vessels are expected to aid in the capture of aquatic resources along Kamchatka's coast, benefiting the peninsula's residents by providing them with fresh fish.
"Several of the initial vessels constructed by the Lenin Collective Farm have already returned from their missions, and these newly launched MRS vessels will join them in harvesting the region's marine resources," stated Yulia Morozova, Chairman of the Kamchatka Krai Government.
Further, Morozova noted that local shipbuilders not only lead in small-vessel production, but they also contribute to the creation of large ships at federal shipyards. One such project is the significant freezer fishing trawler "Victor Gavrilov," scheduled for operation in 2026.
The project 5670FT vessel will be used for catching pelagic fish and will serve as a floating base equipped with fish processing facilities and freezing holds. Fishing is planned to take place in the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean.
Despite Kamchatka Krai's growing naval and strategic naval infrastructure, the region remains notable for its maritime and shipbuilding activities, with developments in the civilian and commercial sectors receiving increased attention.
In the context of Russia's broader naval strategy, Kamchatka's naval base is undergoing significant upgrades, and new drone regiments are being established within all fleets, including the Pacific Fleet, to enhance reconnaissance, surveillance, and strike capabilities. The Pacific Fleet is also undergoing modernization with the integration of advanced submarines, frigates, and corvettes.
However, in terms of Kamchatka's commercial and fishing operations, the recent focus is on military vessels rather than civilian or commercial ships such as those associated with the Lenin Collective Farm or the "Victor Gavrilov" trawler. Details regarding ongoing large-scale commercial shipbuilding projects, updates to the Lenin Collective Farm's MRS vessels, and the status of the "Victor Gavrilov" trawler are limited in the current public discourse.
The Lenin Collective Farm, known for its shipbuilding prowess, is expanding beyond fishing vessels into the aerospace and technology sectors, aiming to manufacture drones for improved reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. Despite the emphasis on military shipping, the finance industry recognizes the potential for growth in Kamchatka's commercial shipbuilding industry, particularly with projects like the "Victor Gavrilov" trawler, set to revolutionize pelagic fishing with its advanced technology.
