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Jeddah Historic District Program, Cruise Saudi Sign MoU to Take in Rising Number of Int'l Cruise Visitors

The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accommodate the increasing number of international cruise visitors. (SPA)
The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accommodate the increasing number of international cruise visitors. (SPA)
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Jeddah Historic District Program, Cruise Saudi Sign MoU to Take in Rising Number of Int'l Cruise Visitors

The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accommodate the increasing number of international cruise visitors. (SPA)
The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accommodate the increasing number of international cruise visitors. (SPA)

The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi, a company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accommodate the increasing number of international cruise visitors who will enjoy exploring the authentic sites of the historic district.

"Central to the goals of the Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi is introducing the region's historical landmarks and cultural identity, enlivening its commercial outlets, encouraging entrepreneurs to invest in the region, and supporting Saudi tourist guides to enhance the tourist experience," said the Jeddah Historic District Program in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

Jeddah Historic District Program Director General Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Issa said: "The tourism sector is experiencing growth and prosperity, which contributes to boosting the Kingdom's presence on the global tourism map, in line with Saudi Vision 2030."

"Our strategic partnership with Cruise Saudi aims to drive economic growth and actively engage in the district's revitalization. We are committed to protecting the tangible and intangible heritage that earned the district its UNESCO status, recognizing its profound cultural impact," he added.

"Jeddah’s Historic District is one of our most popular Shorex destinations, and we continue to witness how much international passengers enjoy exploring its unique historic sites through the tours and experiences we offer," said Cruise Saudi CEO Lars Clasen.

"This MoU represents our shared vision and marks an exciting new chapter, paving the way for collaborative efforts to draw even more visitors to this enchanting destination while protecting its heritage and authenticity," he added.

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Russia’s First Ice-Class LNG Carrier Enters Sea Trials, Data Shows

A concrete gravity-based structure (GBS) of Arctic LNG 2 joint venture is seen under construction in a dry dock of the LNG Construction center near the settlement of Belokamenka, Murmansk region, Russia July 26, 2022. (Reuters)
A concrete gravity-based structure (GBS) of Arctic LNG 2 joint venture is seen under construction in a dry dock of the LNG Construction center near the settlement of Belokamenka, Murmansk region, Russia July 26, 2022. (Reuters)
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Russia’s First Ice-Class LNG Carrier Enters Sea Trials, Data Shows

A concrete gravity-based structure (GBS) of Arctic LNG 2 joint venture is seen under construction in a dry dock of the LNG Construction center near the settlement of Belokamenka, Murmansk region, Russia July 26, 2022. (Reuters)
A concrete gravity-based structure (GBS) of Arctic LNG 2 joint venture is seen under construction in a dry dock of the LNG Construction center near the settlement of Belokamenka, Murmansk region, Russia July 26, 2022. (Reuters)

The first Russian-built ice-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has entered sea trials, LSEG data showed on Friday, as part of Russia's efforts to raise global LNG market share despite US sanctions.

The tanker, named Alexey Kosygin after a Soviet statesman, was built at the Zvezda shipyard and is due to join the fleet of vessels for Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 plant, which has been delayed because of the US sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine.

The US Treasury has also placed sanctions on the new vessel, which Russia's leading tanker group Sovcomflot ordered to be built at Zvezda, Russia's most advanced shipbuilding yard. LSEG ship-tracking data shows it is anchored near the Pacific port of Vladivostok.

Sovcomflot has not replied to a request for comment.

Novatek, which owns 60% of Arctic LNG 2, has said 15 Arc7 ice-class tankers that are able to cut through two meter (6.5 ft) thick ice to transport LNG from Arctic projects, will be built at Zvezda shipyard.

According to a source familiar with the matter, Novatek shut down commercial operations at the first and only operational train of its Arctic LNG 2 project in October with no plans to restart it during winter.

Ice-class tankers usually have double hulls - strengthened structures to withstand the pressure of ice - and reinforced propellers.

So far, only three suitable gas tankers have been built for Arctic LNG 2, according to public information: the Alexey Kosygin, Pyotr Stolypin and Sergei Witte vessels.

Six more Arc7 tankers were due to be built by Hanwha Ocean, formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, including three for Sovcomflot and three for Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.

However, the three tankers ordered by Sovcomflot were cancelled due to the sanctions against Russia, Hanwha said last year in regulatory filings.