Repairs undertaken at port Novorossiysk as preparation for SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2014

Within the framework of preparation for SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2014, certain repair works have been undertaken at port Novorossiysk. According to IAA PortNews reporter, this was announced by Andrei Fonarev, deputy head of Novorossiysk Administration.

In particular, he told journalists about development of the port’s western pier.

“Repair work has been performed at berths 34, 34А and 35, round the passenger terminal building and inside it as well,” Fonarev said.

According to him, the passenger terminal generally meets the requirements to handling of cruise ships. This year, the port expects the increase of passenger liners’ calls, he emphasized.

SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2014 takes place on April 30 – May 27, 2014. This unique maritime event will be arranged under the flag of Russia for the first time in its history. The largest Tall Ships are expected to take part, including four famous Russian Tall Ships – Mir, Kruzenshtern, Sedov and Nadezhda. They will twice cross the Black Sea and visit four ports: Varna, Novorossiysk, Sochi and Constanta. Russian cities have held large-scale works on the port area development and have prepared interesting programmes for both the guests and participants of the Regatta, as well as for the citizens. 22 training tall ships (including 9 A class vessels) from 9 countries of the world participate.