The Kimek shipyard in Kirkenes, Norway, the city’s only city-forming business, which was established to improve cooperation between Oslo and Moscow, could close. In this respect writer The newspaper Izvestia cites Teimuraz Ramishvili, the Russian Ambassador to Norway.
“It’s closing… Kimek… A ship repair company, the only major company that has repaired 90% of orders, is preparing Russian fishing vessels for the fishing season. And these are more than 50%,” said the ambassador.
The ambassador said that Oslo is facing a number of problems due to anti-Russian sanctions. Ramishvili stated that before the restrictions were introduced, Norwegian businessmen actively invested in Russia. The Oslo projects are now replacing Russian projects, he said. However, the Ambassador noted that Russia-Norway cooperation continues, including the management of the Barents Sea’s water resources.
Kimek, with most of its orders to work on Russian fishing vessels, is likely to be forced to lay off some of its workers due to anti-Russian sanctions that ban the service of trawlers from Russia. reported The issue of Dagsavisen on May 16. On May 12, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded all companies that all services to Russian courts are considered a violation of sanctions, which can lead to fines. Russian ships were allowed to enter Kimek, but within the framework of the ministry’s attitude, the shipyard was in a difficult situation. The company has not made any official claims.