Kerch-based Zaliv Shipyard in Russian-annexed Crimea aims to establish itself as a shiprepair hub for vessels trading in the Black Sea and Azov Sea.

Director of shiprepair Gennady Slugin says the yard is also targeting tonnage involved in the construction of the Kerch Strait Bridge, as well as scheduled repair work on naval vessels. Zaliv is working on steel structures for the road and rail bridge.