Russia’s first domestically-built factory trawler takes to the sea, but financial woes cloud fate of future vessels

Pandemic lockdowns and severe financial difficulties are severely hampering progress in Russia's domestic shipbuilding industry.

Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet's new Russian-built factory trawler.
Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet's new Russian-built factory trawler.Foto: Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet
Published 3 September 2020, 21:59Updated 3 September 2020, 21:59
Arkhangelsk Trawl FleetVyborg shipyardNorth West Fishing ConsortiumNikolai NazarenkoNord-Pilgrim