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The capital continues to develop river transport. The Moscow Shipyard, a high-tech facility for the production and maintenance of electric vessels, has opened in the Nagatinsky Zaton district, becoming the most modern shipyard in Russia. Specialists have now begun assembling and welding the hulls of the fifth and sixth electric vessels of the "Moscow 1.0" project. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.
"The Moscow Shipyard is an innovative enterprise in the production and maintenance of Russian river transport. This year, we also plan to begin construction of the seventh and eighth electric vessels of the 'Moscow 1.0' project. We continue to develop the capital's unique, environmentally friendly electric fleet, as instructed by Sergei Sobyanin," noted Maxim Liksutov.
This environmentally friendly mode of transport will operate on regular river routes, offering residents of the capital new travel options and ensuring maximum comfort.
The Moscow Shipyard's production capacity allows it not only to build new vessels but also to quickly service existing ones. The shipyard also plans to produce electric pleasure craft and unmanned boats for safety and environmental monitoring on the Moscow River. Furthermore, it will build a hybrid cruise ship, the "Moscow Golden Ring," which will sail the eponymous route through Russia's historic cities. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.
Electric ships of the "Moscow 1.0" project
After the ship's hull blocks are assembled and welded, numerous stages of work remain. Specialists will paint the vessels, tighten cables and install insulation in compartments, install control panels, auxiliary machinery, lay pipelines, and assemble traction batteries. They will also work on the propulsion system that powers the vessel, furnish technical rooms and compartments, install components of the saloon and bridge, and complete the flooring.
To improve the ships' environmental friendliness and energy efficiency, they plan to use energy-saving engines and high-capacity batteries, which will increase their range and reduce their environmental impact. Purification systems, in turn, will prevent wastewater from entering the river.
The complex, multi-stage shipbuilding process requires state-of-the-art equipment. A CNC laser cutting machine is used for cutting aluminum and stainless steel—the production process of any ship begins with metal cutting. A 350-ton hydraulic press is used to form the sheet metal for the ship's walls, as well as to bend and twist the profiles on the ship's beam.
For more detailed metal stamping and bending work, a numerically controlled hydraulic press is used, offering greater precision and a nearly complete level of automation. A rolling machine is used to bend metal profiles, pipes, angles, and channels at any angle in a single pass and operates automatically under operator control.
A lathe machining center enables machining of shafts, pipes, and other rotating parts, as well as turning, threading, and other similar operations. A four-roll hydraulic bending machine allows for the easy bending of complex asymmetrical metal shapes into three-dimensional objects before finishing on a press or sheet metal bending machine.
Moscow Shipyard
On November 26, 2025, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin ceremoniously laid the keel of the lead vessel, "Moscow 1.0." They also unveiled a commemorative plaque and launched the enterprise.
The Moscow shipyard was built in a record 22 months, following orders from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The launch of such a high-profile facility cemented Moscow's status as a center for the development, production, and deployment of electric vehicles. Cutting-edge vessels began to be built for the capital and other regions of Russia.
The new facility's capacity allows for the production of up to 40 vessels per year, as well as the maintenance and repair of over 100 vessels annually. Furthermore, over 500 new jobs for highly qualified specialists have been created.
Full-cycle production includes metal cutting, welding, and hull assembly, as well as outfitting and launching the vessels. Production is highly automated. Around 50,000 people are employed at facilities across the country to supply components.
The production is completely environmentally friendly—it creates no noise, uses wastewater treatment systems, and solar panels are used to generate additional energy.
In the coming years, Moscow plans to purchase approximately 40 modern electric vessels that will operate on regular river routes and offer residents and visitors an alternative to other modes of transport.
The area around the shipyard in the Nagatinsky Zaton district has also been improved. Recreation areas, terraces, and spacious walking areas are now open to the public. A children's playground, designed to match the shipyard building, has also been installed.
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