Russia to Update 500 River, River-Sea Vessels in 10 Years
In an interview with TASS ahead of the 2026 World Economic Forum, Russian Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced plans to modernize approximately 500 vessels of the 'river' and 'river-sea' classes over the next decade.
Consensus
- Russia plans to update approximately 500 river and river-sea-class vessels over the next 10 years.
- The announcement was made by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in the context of the upcoming 2026 Eastern Economic Forum.
- The focus is on vessels of the 'river' and 'river-sea' classes that require updating first.
- The update plan was developed in collaboration with the shipping community.
- The Eastern Economic Forum 2026 is scheduled to take place in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4, 2026.
Points of divergence
- The target segment of vessels requiring update is specifically identified as 'river' and 'river-sea' class ships. — vesti
- The Russian Ministry of Transport previously reported that over 230 ships, including three nuclear icebreakers, were built by Russian shipyards in the past five years. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- For the next 10 years, it is planned to update about 500 ships of the 'river' and 'river-sea' class, reported in an interview with TASS in the eve... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- About 500 ships of the 'river' and 'river-sea' classes need to be updated in Russia over 10 years — Вести