Fenix LLC has embarked on implementation of a program on recovery of aquatic biological resources. This program should compensate for the effect from the construction of the Marine Multipurpose Complex Bronka (MMPK Bronka, Big Port St. Petersburg), says the press center of Fenix LLC, Bronka project investor.
The 5-year program provides for artificial reproduction of aquatic biological resources and their release to the water bodies of the Leningrad region.
In 2013, the compensatory measures are regulated by the state plan for activities on artificial reproduction of aquatic biological resources in 2013 approved by the Russian Federal Fisheries Agency (Rosrybolovstvo). As compensatory measures, MMPK Bronka was proposed by one of Russia’s leading scientific fishery enterprises – GOSNIORH – to reproduce Ladoga speckled trout, one of the most valuable types of fish in the North West region. This proposal was approved by the Central Department on fishery expertise and regulations for preservation and reproduction of aquatic biological resources and acclimatization as well as by Rosrybolovstvo.
The work has been arranged by Fenix LLC in compliance with the agreement on artificial reproduction of aquatic biological resources No 181/6 dated 26.03.2013, signed between the company and the North West territorial branch of Rosrybolovstvo. This procedure is set forth by the Federal Law of 20.12.2004 No 166-FZ on fisheries and conservation of aquatic biological resources.
In the course of the first phase (till June 2013) 10,000 yearlings of Ladoga speckled trout will be released. Each fish weighing some 150-160 grams at the release will reach 3-4 kg in five years.
Ladoga speckled trout, a target species in the first half of the past century, is much less common today. It is a cold water fish, that is why it is more widespread in large deep-water bodies where cold water (10—12°С) is available even in summer. It is quite a big fish? There are cases of 5 and even 8 kg.
Under the order of Fenix LLC, the work on artificial reproduction of Ladoga speckled trout is already being implemented by the Federal Genetic Selective Fishery Center located in Ropsha (FGSFC, Leningrad region).
Ropsha has been a fishery center from 18th century. The Federal Genetic Selective Fishery Center appeared their in 1993. State-of-the-art equipment allows working with different types of fish but is specializes on salmon, mainly Caspian salmon and Ladoga speckled trout. The specification and the capacity of the Center facilities allow prompt and high-quality implementation of work on reproduction of aquatic biological resources.
In May 2013, representatives of the North West territorial branch of Rosrybolovstvo, Fenix LLC and FGSFC will release baby fish of Ladoga speckled trout to the water bodies of the Leningrad region. That will help to preserve and increase the number of this species.
The Marine Multipurpose Complex Bronka (MMPK Bronka) is being built on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, in the place where the dam and the ring road border the territory of Lomonosov. The Bronka Complex will comprise three specialized facilities: a container terminal encompassing 107 hectares, Ro-Ro terminal of 57 ha and logistics center of 42 ha. Container terminal will feature the 1.176 m-long waterfront (including 5 berths). The waterfront of rolling cargo terminal will be 630 meters (3 berths). The Bronka Phase 1 capacity is projected to be 1.45 million TEUs and 260,000 units of Ro-Ro cargoes. The facility’s container throughput is planned to be increased to 1.9 million TEUs. The Bronka Multipurpose Complex will be able to handle Panamax containerships and the ferries of Finnstar class.
Private investors are expected to inject nearly RUB 43.7 billion in the project with the Russian Government investment at some RUB 15.2 billion.
Implementation of the Bronka project will bring 2,300 work places at sea terminals alone. Upon completion of the outer harbor facilities annual direct tax payments to the budget of St. Petersburg will be at RUB 1.7 billion (plus indirect tax due to a multiplier effect – RUB 5.1 bn), the federal budget will get RUB 2.0 billion a year (RUB 5.9bn).