Russia makes competitive commercial shipbuilding a priority

Matthew White, of Dolphin Exhibitions, takes a look at how the Russian market is developing, helped by a push from government, particularly in terms of its Arctic sea routes

Russia’s renewed focus on the commercial shipbuilding industry was set as a key aim by Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev in his recent discussions on the development of the sector throughout 2015. The 2015 impetus on competitive opportunity coincides with the 13th International Maritime Exhibition and Conferences of Russia – NEVA 2015.