Governor Andrey Chibis held a meeting with Vladislav Filev, the main shareholder of the S7 Group of companies. The key topic is the implementation of an investment project for the development of the Murmansk Shipyard, which is of strategic importance for the region's economy.
Recall that in October last year, the head of the region personally visited the site of the former shipyard. At the same time, the key parameters and prospects for the company's development were outlined in detail.
The parties noted the positive dynamics of transformations. Modernization is underway at the site at an active pace, and the volume of ship repair work is increasing. A particularly important event was the acquisition of the dock, the largest in the Northwestern District.
"The Murmansk Ship Repair Plant is one of the key and historically significant points of development, which is especially important today. Therefore, we are very pleased that you have taken up this work and are doing everything according to plan. We see how our agreements and agreements are being implemented. And, of course, we should discuss in detail our further cooperation," the head of the region noted.
Vladislav Filev, in turn, thanked the regional government for its assistance and a favorable business environment. The shareholder of S7 Group confirmed the investor's intention to transform the plant into a modern enterprise.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to work in the Murmansk region. We would like to note the excellent cooperation with your deputies, who are actively involved in the project. Despite the fact that the asset that we got is in a rather neglected state, together we are making great efforts to bring it to the most decent appearance and make the city and the region proud of this enterprise," said Vladislav Filev.
The meeting participants stressed that the development of the plant is of strategic importance for the Kola Arctic. This includes not only strengthening the infrastructure of the Northern Sea Route and supporting the fishing industry, but also creating new jobs and improving the skills of local specialists.
Special attention was paid to the integrated development of the coastal zone. The parties discussed the prospects of integrating the plant's territory into a single, modern urban environment in Murmansk. Creating a comfortable and modern space for residents and visitors of the city remains one of the priorities of the governor's plan "To live in the North!".
/Ministry of Information Policy of the Murmansk Region/