Murmansk Branch News

The Seaport of Murmansk Accepted Nautica Cruise Vessel

On June 1, 2016 Nautica cruise vessel moored at the distant lines pier of the maritime station of the seaport of Murmansk. About 1000 passengers and crew members arrived on board of the vessel.

Vessel’s length overall is 180.5 meters, breadth – 25.5 meters. It is the biggest cruise vessel planning to visit the seaport of Murmansk.

Currently, Nautica vessel is maximum design vessel according to the technical possibilities of the distant lines pier for acceptance of vessels. However, according to the results of the scientific work carried out by specialists of Krylovsky Science Center under the order of FSUE “Rosmorport”, it was concluded that after the additional dredging works it will be possible to ensure mooring and anchoring at the pier of vessels longer than 210 meters. These works are planned for 2017-2018.