In the southern part of the Moscow region, a hundred kilometers from Moscow, the city of Serpukhov is located. Its residents are justifiably proud of the rich history of the city, beautiful old architecture and the port, thanks to which river communication with nearby cities became possible, as well as cruise, passenger and cargo transportation.
Port History
The port of Serpukhov takes its beginnings more than 100 years ago. In the years of foundation, even before the revolution, the port consisted of only 7 ships - 4 passenger and 4 towing.
With the development of technology, traffic and shipping in general, the number of transport increased. In addition to the pier, the organization included a technical section and repair shops.
In the 60s, the leadership focused on passenger transportation, the fleet was significantly updated. First of all, due to the complete replacement of all steam ships with modern diesel steamers. In those days, getting to the nearest city by river was much cheaper and more convenient than by land transport. Flights to Kaluga, Kashira, Kolomna and Aleksin were actively operated. It was the peak of passenger transportation by water.
In the 90s, the port was included in the Moscow River Shipping Company.
Port of Serpukhov today
Currently inThe port includes 2 piers - Serpukhov and Kaluga, ship repair berths, a yacht club and a technical site. The company provides almost all services that can be carried out on the water and on the shore. The rich experience of the past years as a company specializing in passenger transportation allows us to plan and offer memorable boat trips to residents of the Moscow Region. And modern production and development of deposits in the coastal areas of the Oka make cargo transportation possible and profitable.
Traditionally, navigation along the Oka opens in the middle of spring. At the end of April, the working season begins for the port, and it ends in late autumn, in October. In winter, the port continues to live and provides a number of additional services to its customers. For example, winter sedimentation of ships or rental of premises.
Passenger transport
Passenger traffic is represented by a regular route to the Gardens, as well as sightseeing cruises to Pushchino, Polenovo, Tarusa and Drakino. More than 20,000 people are melted down on the port's river vessels every season.
The service, thanks to which you can diversify your leisure time in Serpukhov, is boat trips. The enterprise currently owns small two-deck vessels with a capacity of up to 60 people. All of them are equipped with a large open deck, covered with a strong awning in case of bad weather. The deck, in addition to convenient viewing places, suggests the presence of tables where you can have a bite to eat from the local buffet. Inside the ship there are 2 spaciousfacilities: a dining area with a buffet and a VIP room where you can comfortably hold a business meeting or relax with a small company.
Distinguishingly, for children under 5 years old, any excursions are free. The average cost of a walk for an adult is about 500 rubles, and for a child - about 300 rubles. Sightseeing tours include the accompaniment of an experienced guide. Walks are planned for weekdays and weekends, the schedule is compiled weekly and published through the company's website or in a group on social networks.
If the client has a need for a banquet, then it is quite possible to rent the entire ship for the period required by the customer.
In addition to standard cruises, the company is ready to provide river transport in any direction, which involves the movement of river transport.
Freight transport
Surprisingly, today there are more than 130 ports in Russia, which connect many large and small cities of the country. At the same time, water freight transport is used to a small extent, although water transport is one of the lowest cost.
The port of Serpukhov transports goods, mainly mineral construction materials mined in the Serpukhov field. Serpukhov sand and gravel are delivered along the Oka to industrial enterprises in nearby Tula, Moscow and Kaluga.
Other port services
In addition to direct movement on the waters of the rivers, the port of Serpukhov offers an impressive list of services on the territory of the pier and technicalsite. On the territory of the Port of Serpukhov enterprise there is a yacht club, which provides a number of services for refueling, repair and maintenance of small boats. It also provides rental of floating facilities such as boats, pontoons, floating baths or motor ships.
Year-round parking is available on the territory of the pier, winter storage of ships is possible.
On land, the company is ready to rent premises for offices or warehouses.
The river port of Serpukhov has extensive experience in organizing water transportation, navigation along the Oka is the main focus of the enterprise. Nevertheless, the port is actively developing a cargo water network, and also uses all its subordinate territories to provide services to the population of the Moscow region.
