In parallel with the successful implementation of the shipbuilding program, which gives impetus to many other sectors of the country’s economy, NIBULON continues modernizing the production capacities of its shipbuilding and repair yard. One needs a state-of-the-art shipbuilding yard in order to construct a modern fleet, NIBULON says in a press release.
At present, with the support of leading international financial institutions such as the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, NIBULON shipbuilding and repair yard is undergoing another stage of reconstruction. It provides for the construction of central warehouses of insulation equipment (sound, fire-resistant insulation of vessels, etc.) and paints and varnishes. The works on installation of a foundation pit, foundations, construction of external concrete and internal brick walls have been completed. The specialists have started to mount a metal framework. In total, eight contracting organizations are involved in constructing the warehouses. It is planned to put the shipyard’s facilities into operation on December 1, 2018.