FSUE “Rosmorport” on August 12, 2013 signed tripartite agreements with Louis Ship Management Ltd. and V.Ships Limited, under which Thomson Spirit and Louis Olympia cruise vessels will be provided in time charter, as well as the service for guests living on board will be carried. These agreements are the result of a 2013 request for proposals.

Cruise vessels will be used as floating hotels while organizing the placement of audience and security forces at the time of the Winter Games in Sochi next year.

Thomson Spirit cruise vessel, built in 1984, offers 627 cabins with the capacity to accommodate 1,254 passengers. Louis Olympia ship, built in 1982, will provide visitors with 725 cabins of categories from 3 to 4 stars.

Spotting of both vessels is scheduled for cargo berths of the Seaport of Sochi in the mouth of Mzymta River.