Russian fish processing factory on Svalbard
Russian authorities plan to build a fish processing factory in the Russian settlement of Barentsburg on Svalbard.
This was announced by Head of the Russian Fisheries Committee Andrey Krayny during his visit in Murmansk on Thursday.
- The factory will make it easier for Russian fishing vessels to deliver the catch, Mr. Krayny said, as the transit from the fishing grounds to Barentsburg only takes one hour. The factory will also secure employment for the Russian population in Barentsburg, he added.
According to Andrey Krayny, the factory will be built by Norwegian specialists. The reason for this is that Norway has very strict environmental regulations, and it is easier for Norwegians to follow these rules accurately.
The project planning of the factory should be ready by 2009.
