Peter Pokhitonov has been appointed chief executive officer of Nevsky Shipyard (Shlisselburg), the company said Monday.
Previously, Mr. Pokhitonov headed OJSC Shipyard Sretensky (Trans-Baikal region).
Nevsky Shipyard Ltd. based in Shisselburg (near St. Petersburg) is part of UCL Holding, associated with Russian billionaire Vladimir Lisin. The shipyard’s newbuilds orderbook includes 10 dry bulk carriers to be delivered by 2013 to USLH’s shipping arm and cutters for Russian Marine Emergency Rescue Service.
Earlier reports said that Nevsky Shipyard and Oka Shipyard are expected to be auctioned off this year. United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) and Russian Financial Corporation (RFC) are named among bidders.