The Republic of Georgia plans to build a new port in Batumi (Adzharia) in 2013, RBC reports. Royal Caribbean is expected to complete the port design in September 2012 and the construction will begin a month later. The project value was not disclosed.
The new port will be able to accommodate large tonnage vessels. The project includes dredging of the harbor and overhaul of the existing Port of Batumi. The both ports will be handling all ships sailing in the Black Sea.
Miami-headquartered cruise line Royal Caribbean International founded in 1969 ranks second largest cruise company after Carnival Cruise Lines.