Moscow Electric Vessels Begin Trials Ahead of Passenger Service

Electric vessels of the Moskva 1.0 project have begun navigation trials after construction at Moscow Shipyard. Deputy Mayor Maxim Liksutov said they are expected to enter regular passenger service before the end of 2026.

Before passenger operations begin, specialists are checking maneuverability and stability on the water, including turns at maximum heel. They are also assessing engine power and stopping distance after acceleration to maximum speed.

Equipment is monitored in the hold and wheelhouse. The checks cover electric propulsion, control panels and energy storage. After launching, specialists previously tested the power plant and traction batteries and adjusted power, lighting and ventilation systems.

Liksutov said the vessels were built in less than six months. The start of trials does not mean passenger services have already begun. Their deployment on regular routes remains a plan for this year.

The same shipyard has begun building double-deck Moskva 3.0 electric vessels for sightseeing trips. This is a separate series, with vessels more than 35 meters long, eight meters wide and capable of carrying up to 168 passengers. Those specifications belong to Moskva 3.0, rather than the Moskva 1.0 vessels undergoing trials.