At the Balkan shipbuilding and ship repair plant in Turkmenistan, a meeting was held with representatives of the Chinese Weichai group of companies on the modernization of the Saparmurat Niyazov vessel, the website of the Maritime and River Transport Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

The management of the Turkmen plant acquainted the delegation from China with the activities of the enterprise, production capabilities and a wide range of high-tech products. The guests highly appreciated the modern infrastructure and advanced technologies of the shipyard.

During fruitful negotiations, the parties discussed options for replacing diesel generators and engines of the Saparmurat Niyazov vessel in order to optimize the technical characteristics of the ship’s equipment. Chinese experts also visited the ship itself and studied in detail the placement of the engine room.

Following the meeting, representatives of the Balkan plant and the Weichai holding expressed mutual interest in long-term cooperation and implementation of joint projects in the shipbuilding industry.