The long-running battle between Damen and the Romanian government over the operations of the Mangalia shipyard on the Black Sea took a new step as a court in Constanta initiated an insolvency procedure An administrator has been appointed to look for a recovery plan for the shipyard The Netherlands’ Damen took operational control of the shipyard in 2018 with high expectations for the operation which remained 51 percent owned by the government The yard had been in operation since 1976 known for 20 years as the 2 Mai Mangalia Shipyard South Korea’s Daewoo launched a joint venture to operate the yard in 1997 and expanded the operations with a focus on commercial ships Damen highlighted that the yard had three large drydocks and it was the largest in its group Damen has a long history with Romania operating the Galati shipyard since 1999 Plans for Mangalia called for expansion and further investment in areas such as the outfitting capabilities Mangalia however was hit hard by the downturn in the shipping industry with the company citing the decline in demand from the offshore sector They also reported increased competition from shipyards in Asia Damen launched a plan for the reorganization of the yard Plans for downsizing the operation and refocusing the business were not well received in Romania where it was reported Damen would reduce headcount at Mangalia by over 200 and at Galati by nearly 650 people The company however in early 2023 highlighted a recovery including two HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) offshore transmission projects at the yard both of which were being constructed under contracts with Aker Solutions as the main EPCI contractor The Romanian government in June 2023 passed a new law that gave it control of Mangalia and limited Damen’s involvement to a minority investor The company protested but unable to resolve issues with the government moved in August 2023 to terminate the joint venture Reports were at the time the yard was employing 1,500 full-time individuals plus contractors employees and flex-time staff Damen in April 2024 sought to take the case to an international arbitration court in Vienna Damen was reported to be seeking compensation to end the joint venture and its loss of control of the yard Reports in the Romanian media said that Damen had guaranteed more than $170 million in loans for the shipyard The shipyard filed for a bankruptcy proceeding at the end of May and last week the court decided to proceed with the insolvency The administration set the first meeting for the end of August while saying it would be studying the business to understand its weaknesses and working to define a recovery strategy  They said the aim was to provide as much stability and clarity in a complex situation Providing some respite for one of Europe’s largest shipyards Damen Shipyards Mangalia has just won two ship repair contracts The Romanian yard has won a contract to repair two Maltese-flagged ships with the one-month work set to start by the end of this year.  “This step is also important from the perspective of the international market where confidence in a shipyard’s capacity is crucial,” said Sofien Lamiri Insolvency proceedings against Damen Mangalia got underway three months ago.  Dutch shipbuilder Damen filed a bankruptcy request against the joint venture in May over a long-running battle it has had with the government The yard which boasts three drydocks can trace its origins back to 1976 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) took it over for a period of 20 years at which point Damen came in.  citing a failure on the Romanian government’s behalf to stick to joint venture agreements Local media in Romania suggest Damen is also seeking a sizeable compensation package in its legal battle with Bucharest.  They should be bright yellow so they are visible in the ocea.. 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received over 800 calls from people asking for help and since Friday night crews have been on the ground in 15 districts hardest hit by flooding Meteorologists say the cause of the downpours was a cyclone storm system that was stationary over the Black Sea They say this phenomenon is rare and generally only happens once or twice a year A code orange rain warning will remain in place until at least Sunday and officials warn that the south of Constanta county is expected to see the highest level of flooding The cyclone is expected to move south to Greece and Turkey in the coming days Insolvency proceedings are underway in Romania involving one of Europe’s largest shipbuilding facilities.  A tribunal in Constanta has given an early August deadline for claims to be submitted against Damen Mangalia a shipyard that was formerly run by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).  Dutch shipbuilder Damen filed a bankruptcy request against the joint venture last month over a long-running battle it has had with the government DSME took it over for a period of 20 years at which point Damen came in.  Although the company is backing out of the Mangalia shipyard the decision does not affect the Damen Galaţi Shipyard in which Damen is the majority shareholder Dutch shipbuilder Damen has decided to withdraw from a partnership it had with the Romanian government regarding the Mangalia shipyard Damen said that the decision was motivated by the fact that the Romanian state no longer respects the agreement regarding the operational and managerial side of the shipyard is a player in the shipbuilding industry in Romania which owns and invests in the largest shipyards in the country – Galaţi and Mangalia – as well as operates the largest naval design company in Romania The company’s presence ensures over 3,500 jobs locally over 400 projects have been completed in Romania and over 30 defence and security vessels have been built for 14 navies and coast guards Damen claims that it turned Mangalia into one of the top five shipyards in Europe as far as the offshore industry capabilities are concerned – especially the offshore wind industry a 2% stake to the Romanian government thus turning the majority ownership to the state The operational and managerial operations remained in Damen’s hands the Romanian government passed a new corporate governance law otherwise known as Law 187/2023 This nullified the agreement between the two parties as the new law forcefully removes Damen from the management role at Mangalia completely invalidates the principles that were the basis of its decision to invest in the Mangalia shipyard Following an already difficult collaboration and now facing these unilateral changes Damen claimed that it faced not only a breach of contract but also a breach of trust on the part of the Romanian state The shipbuilder expressed a willingness to remedy the situation before it gave the government a breach of contract notice but no solution was offered by the partner The company then had no alternative but to issue the notice of termination of the Association Agreement concluded in 2018 with Romania Damen Shipyards Group and De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd (Debmarine Namibia) have marked the start of construction of a new diamond mining vessel with a steel cutting ceremony held at the Damen Mangalia shipyard in Romania According to Debmarine Namibia (a joint venture between De Beers and the Government of Namibia) the vessel is expected to cost $468 million and is the largest ever single investment in the marine diamond industry the vessel is expected to add 500,000 carats annually to Debmarine Namibia’s production an increase of approximately 35% on current production the new vessel will be slightly larger than the current largest vessel in the Debmarine Namibia fleet the MT 6027 will be the most technologically advanced marine diamond recovery vessel in the world On-board features include a dynamic positioning system (DP2) based on a seven-thruster propulsion system powered by six generators of 3,230 eKW each Damen says that the order is one of several opportunities generated by its Mangalia shipyard.The yard has the largest capacity of all Damen’s yards with a total of three graving drydocks up to 60 m in width and 1.6 km total berthing space The larger capacity has allowed Damen to take on larger construction projects and this new 177 m offshore mining vessel for De Beers Damen’s newbuild focus has mainly been on standardization and in-house or own design vessels along with various types of support and service vessels built for the offshore market,” says Damen sales director offshore Ruud van der Stroom the facilities in Mangalia allowed us to respond positively to De Beers Marine Namibia’s newbuild enquiry: an engineered-to-order project with vessel dimensions beyond that built by Damen ever before.” April 2025 Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration 2025 Damen Shipyards Mangalia (DSMa) announces the signing of a new ship repair contract for the crude oil tanker “M/T Nusa Merdeka,” along with the successful delivery of the first two Conductor Anchor Node (CAN) structures for the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea “The signing of these new contracts is crucial for ensuring operational continuity and sends a strong message to the global market that Damen Shipyards Mangalia maintains its reputation for excellence in ship repair Managing three ships simultaneously in our facilities showcases our team’s ability to handle large-scale projects efficiently meeting the highest quality standards and adhering to strict deadlines we are continuing discussions for major contracts that could ensure the long-term financial stability of the yard,” stated Sofien Lamiri General Director of Damen Shipyards Mangalia The crude oil tanker “M/T Nusa Merdeka,” registered in Indonesia and built in 2003 The project involves replacing steel in the hull “We are proud to be part of Romania’s largest offshore gas extraction project in the Black Sea The successful delivery of these CAN structures represents a major milestone for DSMa in producing submersible steel structures for the offshore industry The shipyard has the ability to quickly adapt to market dynamics and attract new orders even in a challenging economic context,” added Sofien Lamiri The two CAN (Conductor Anchor Nodes) structures are part of a contract to build four such units designed to guide the subsea drilling head essential for revolutionary well foundations are destined for the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea and were contracted by the Norwegian company NeoDrill which specializes in building dedicated foundations for drilling wells installed directly on designated locations The construction began in December of last year with the final two structures set to be delivered to the client by the end of October Each CAN structure weighs approximately 91 tons stands 10 meters tall and has a diameter of 6 meters Their installation is carried out underwater by a dynamically positioned vessel equipped with a crane with a lifting capacity of over 150 tons Damen Shipyards Mangalia is one of the largest and most significant shipbuilding and repair platforms in Romania The shipyard is part of the Damen Group and focuses on the construction and repair of commercial An ERDF-funded project aims to attract more visitors to the city of Mangalia a Romanian seaside destination and harbour by restoring the amenities along its coastline The ERDF-funded project will restore two kilometres of the Mangalia-Saturn coastline making improvements to the pedestrian areas and public lighting The project will also build a new scenic viewpoint to attract more visitors to the area It will design and develop a new and attractive green space as well as improving accessibility by installing ramps and railings has welcomed the EUR 4.8 million investment which is the third of its kind to target seaside resorts in the region Mr Radu is hopeful that the investment will give the area a boost by attracting more tourists and visitors to Mangalia and its surroundings Source article on https://www.dcnews.ro 07/03/19 Damen Shipyards Group has completed the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering’s (DSME) majority stake in the Mangalia shipyard Damen Shipyards Group has completed the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering’s (DSME) majority stake in the Mangalia shipyard The acquisition is based on a share purchase agreement reached between Damen and DSME in November last year Formerly known as Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI) the newly acquired shipyard is situated on the Black Sea coast and has three drydocks with a total length of 982m and 1.6km of berthing space The shipyard will be renamed as Damen Shipyards Mangalia and will operate as a joint venture between Damen and the Government of Romania Damen will assume operational control of the yard which comprises 48m and 60m wide docks that are capable of handling larger maritime vessels and structures Sprawling across an area of around 1,000,000m² the shipyard is the largest of its kind within the portfolio of Damen Shipyards Group Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Damen Shipyards Group executive board member and chief financial officer Frank Eggink said: “We will face a challenging period with the full support of the Romanian Government Damen aims to restore the financial health of the yard stabilise employment and pursue fitting commercial opportunities internationally that will contribute to rebuilding activity levels Damen will facilitate a smooth transition and keep talented and skilled resources meaningfully employed.” Damen said that the deal represents a ‘strategic complement’ to its existing shipyard portfolio and may use the new yard for the construction and conversion of larger Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ship Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network To signify its first day of operations at Damen Shipyards Mangalia in Romania Damen held a modest ceremony at the yard today shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate said in their latest release which will be renamed Damen Shipyards Mangalia will be operated as a joint venture with the Romanian Government Damen Shipyards Group executive board member Mr stabilize employment and pursue fitting commercial opportunities internationally that will contribute to rebuilding activity levels.” The yard is located on the Black Sea coast has three drydocks with a total length of 982 meters and 1.6 kilometers of berthing space the docks – with a width of 48 and 60 meters – will provide Damen with capacity to cater for larger maritime vessels and structures Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Dutch shipbuilding group is still confident it can take over Romania’s largest shipyard despite the deal hitting a serious snag last week Damen emerged last year as the party chosen to buy out a 51% stake in Mangalia a large yard with a majority control held by South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) DSME rocked by an accounting scandal and a huge drop in new orders has been offloading foreign assets as part of a restructuring Mangalia would be the largest shipyard facility controlled by Damen the Dutch company is not assured of taking the yard following news last week that the Romanian state wants to exercise its pre-emptive right over the 51% stake in Mangalia The state already controls the other 49% stake not held by DSME Romania’s prime minister Mihai Tudose surprised Damen executives last week by saying on national television: “We have tried and it seems we will succeed to get back 51% of Daewoo’s shares in the shipyard and we want to make use of the sale pre-emption right… We will have a state shipyard.” Tudose continued: “It is not possible to have the Danube and the sea and not to have a shipyard.” Damen executives however remain hopeful that they can still take over Mangalia “Currently we are finalising our deal with the Romanian government but we are working towards a successful outcome,” a spokesperson for Damen told Splash has three drydocks with a total length of 982 m and 1.6 km of berthing space making it one of the largest shipyards left in Europe in Galati on the banks of the River Danube Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has completed the acquisition of the stake in Mangalia shipyard in Romania from Korean shipbuilding giant Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) The transaction was faced with several hurdles since its signing in November 2017 formerly known as Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI) and the Romanian government the remaining 49% the government was blocking the agreement between Damen and Daewoo for several months as it wanted to exercise its pre-emptive right through its shareholding in Santierul Naval 2 Mai SA Mangalia negotiations between Damen and the Romanian government on DMHI were completed The state decided to waive its pre-emptive right to acquire the stake owned by DSME under one condition Damen will have to assign 2% of the 51% share bought from Daewoo the Romanian government is becoming the majority shareholder in DMHI with 51% stake in the yard and Damen will hold the remaining 49% stake has three drydocks with a total length of 982 metres and 1.6 kilometres of berthing space will provide Damen with capacity to cater for larger maritime vessels and structures Damen described the acquisition as a strategic move as the yard will complement Damen’s current shipyard portfolio with the possibility for the construction and conversion of larger The yard’s total area of approximately 1 million m2 makes it the largest yard in the Damen Shipyards Group Damen held a ceremony at the yard on Monday The celebration introduced the Damen Shipyards Mangalia management team under the leadership of managing director Chris Groninger to the yard’s employees stabilize employment and pursue fitting commercial opportunities internationally that will contribute to rebuilding activity levels Damen will facilitate a smooth transition and keep talented and skilled resources meaningfully employed,” Damen Shipyards Group executive board member Eggink The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups Putin and Lukashenko speak on 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green chemistry research grants awarded for the 8th time to world's best young scientists Download the pdf version Download the pdf version Download the pdf version Download the pdf version “Angajam” (we’re hiring) say the signs posted in shop windows all over the Romanian Black Sea resort of Mangalia. At the beginning of the summer season, the sound of sawing almost drowns out the seagulls as businesses get ready for the arrival of thousands of tourists. But while shops, bars and restaurants are taking on new staff, the future of the town’s single largest employer – the Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI) shipyard – is uncertain South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) with Korea Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of Korea injecting KRW4.2trn (€3.2bn) on the condition the company would cut costs and increase efficiency This included a requirement to look for a buyer for the loss-making Mangalia shipyard The company also plans to sell other assets including its yard in Shandong the troubled Korean shipbuilder submitted a new restructuring plan to its creditors It plans to initially turn the Mangalia shipyard into a repair yard once its current orders have been fulfilled The company has not elaborated on what the restructuring would mean for the shipyard and its employees but job losses at DMHI would be a heavy blow for the small resort town where its cranes and gantries are visible from most street corners beyond the pastel painted apartment blocks would be a potential buyer of the shipyard during the last but one great shipbuilding boom the 2 Mai Shipyard formed a joint venture with DSME in 1997 to create DHMI the DMHI shipyard mainly churns out tankers and other large which today are mainly produced in the Far East where labour costs are lower and shipbuilders can benefit from economies of scale “Daewoo Mangalia made sense 20 years ago when DSME invested prices collapsed and labour costs are rising,” says Paul Stott senior lecturer at the School of Marine Science and Technology While the Mangalia shipyard used to be highly competitive on cost within Europe comparisons with other European shipbuilders are irrelevant because these kinds of ships are no longer being built in Europe and it is very difficult to compete on cost as the economies of scale [in the Far East] are enormous.” a provider of intelligence for global shipping points out that the production volume in Romania is modest compared to that of the world’s largest shipbuilding nations Romanian shipyards delivered commercial ships totalling over 200,000 gross tonnes (GT) The sheer size of the ships produced in Mangalia mean that by volume Romania is the largest shipbuilder in Europe with Mangalia accounting for over 80% of the total Romania is quite low on the list of European shipbuilders; contract value in 2014 was around $500mn – equivalent to the value of a single cruise ship from one of the high-tech German or Italian shipbuilders such as Meyer Werft or Fincantieri The problems at DSME come in the context of a dramatic global downturn in the global shipbuilding industry “There has been a strong pattern of the industry lurching from crisis to crisis over the last 200 years Builders of big ships have a real rollercoaster ride and about every 25-30 years we see a massive peak and a collapse,” says Stott The peak in the 1970s was followed by the closure of many shipyards (including many of those in the UK) “The economic crisis may have been a trigger for the subsequent collapse but basically it was because the market overheated which means that prices have fallen to little more than half of the pre-crisis levels for some types of ships,” says Stott “Now we have to wait for the shipping industry to absorb the excess capacity built Things are not happy in the sector DSME is in though the market for smaller ships is more sustainable.” DSME is not the only major global shipbuilder to be affected “There has to be a big question over Daewoo Mangalia I don’t believe they would find another investor who would want to continue building the big simple ships they are building.” executive managing director of the Romanian Shipbuilders Association (Anconav) tells bne IntelliNews that despite the global crisis in the industry shipbuilding is “still alive” in Romania and he expects the sector to remain healthy in future he points to strict EU rules on state aid to shipbuilders that would rule out a rescue for the Mangalia shipyard should DSME be unable to continue operating in Romania the European Commission ruled that a planned aid package for Spain’s struggling shipbuilders was illegal despite warnings from Madrid of the risk of over 80,000 jobs being lost at Spanish shipyards the picture for other Romanian shipyards is more positive Positioned on the Black Sea coast and the Danube delta Romania has a long tradition of shipbuilding Small craftsmen have been building and repairing ships for centuries and larger shipyards were built in towns such as Braila Galati and Giurgiu back in the 19th century Since the collapse of communism in Romania most have been taken over by international shipbuilding companies and moved into profitable niche markets – a pattern pursued by shipbuilders across Europe started cooperation with Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards in 1994 and was taken over by Damen five years later Since then it has produced an average of 24 vessels a year including passenger ferries “Damen’s shipbuilding concept is based on what our customers want.. We operate in every niche market where we see an opportunity to improve innovate or invest,” the company’s website says It is a similar story at the Braila and Tulcea shipyards The company builds specialised vehicles used in the offshore oil and gas industry Check the box to receive the e-magazine to your inbox every month for free Get notified when there's a new bne IntelliNews Podcasts added A ceremony was held this morning in Romania to mark the start of a new chapter at one of Europe’s largest shipyards Damen Shipyards Mangalia officially started operations today having finally sealed a deal to take over the stake held by South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) The deal was held up for many months as the Romanian government sought to up its stake in the yard from 49% to 51% The Black Sea yard is now a joint venture between Damen and the Romanian government and becomes the largest in the Damen network With three drydocks with a total length of 982 m and 1.6 km of berthing space the yard gives Damen the chance to build larger ships Damen said it might seek to market ferries and offshore construction vessels at the site The yard’s orderbook is severely depleted and Damen’s priority will be to get orders in fast considering the yard’s current condition,” Eggink said with the full support of the Romanian government Damen has had another yard in Galati on the banks of the Danube River in Romania since 1999 The Romanian government and Damen Shipyards have found a compromise in the tussle for control and the future of the country’s largest shipyard The Dutch group has agreed to hand over another 2% of Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI) to the government giving the state majority control of the yard Damen entered into an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to buy its 51% share in DMHI for an undisclosed sum The deal though was held up as the Romanian government sought to wrest overall control of the yard The deal hatched last week ensures the yard will continue as a going concern “For the first time in the last 28 years the Romanian state takes control of a privatised strategic industrial objective As a majority shareholder we can effectively protect the interests of the Romanian state and we can also protect the highly qualified labour force at the shipyard,” economy minister Danut Andrusca said in a statement The shipyard is one of the largest in Europe with three drydocks and becomes the largest in Damen’s portfolio Damen already has a yard in Romania at Galati on the banks of the Danube River.  Romania’s largest shipbuilder could be bought by Damen Shipyards owned by restructuring Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has been on the auction block for more than a year as the Korean yard slims down its overseas assets Korean media are now reporting that Dutch firm Damen is holding final talks about buying the yard The Romanian government has been anxious to find a buyer for Mangalia as its orderbook has diminished rapidly over the past 18 months with concern growing that it might be closed down Mangalia is a 51:49 joint venture between DSME and the Romanian government Mangalia is also a significant repair yard With the closure of Maersk’s Odense yard in 2012 Mangalia can claim to be Europe’s premier yard for containership construction Earlier this week, Damen completed the acquisition of Rotterdam yard Keppel Verolme from Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine for €23.5m ($26.85m) The Turkish manufacturer has been awarded Mangalia City’s electric bus tender With the buses to be delivered to Mangalia in two batches in July and September this year the number of Karsan buses in the Romanian market will rise to […] With the buses to be delivered to Mangalia in two batches in July and September this year, the number of Karsan buses in the Romanian market will rise to 120 The contract was signed between Karsan Romania dealer Anadolu Automobil Romania and Mangalia Municipality Karsan continues to contribute to the transport network of cities investing in sustainable mobility in Romania Following the latest delivery of electric vehicles to the city of Sucaeva the number of Karsan branded buses in Romania market will rise to 120 including the electric vehicles to be delivered to the city of Mangalia Atak Electric comes with brand-new and dynamic front and rear lines and creates a striking look with its LED daytime running lamps The motor at the heart of the Atak Electric vehicle generates 230 kW engine power and 2.500 Nm torque providing users with a high performance driving experience Running on a total 220 kWh capacity with five 44-kWh batteries developed by BMW the 8-meter Atak Electric is said to boast a 300 km range The vehicle’s batteries can be charged in 5 hours with AC charging A regenerative braking system also recycles power which enables the batteries to self-recharge up to 25% The model comes with two seating layout options 18+4 or 21+4 foldable for a capacity of 52 passengers Karsan CEO Okan Baş commented on the development saying “While Karsan continues to support the export efforts of the automotive industry with its product range it also contributes to the vision of our country by becoming a global player for electric vehicles we have become an important part of change with our electric products used in public transport in many European countries we are pleased to increase our share in the Romanian market with our electric buses.” © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I Damen Shipyards Group is buying a controlling stake in Romania’s largest shipyard bringing some relief to both Bucharest and under fire Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) rocked by an accounting scandal and a depleted orderbook has been hiving off overseas assets for the last 18 months but had struggled to find a buyer for its Romanian yard which was fast running out of orders to work on DSME’s shipyard in Mangalia was established in 1997 as a joint venture between Daewoo and 2 Mai Mangalia Shipyard with DSME as majority shareholder Damen has entered into a share purchase agreement with DSME for the acquisition of its majority share in Mangalia The yard is spread over an area of 980,000 sq m has three drydocks with a total length of 982 metres and 1.6 km of berthing space Dutch Damen Shipyards Group has assumed operational control at the Mangalia shipyard in Romania Damen said on Monday that a ceremony was held on July 23 to signify its first day of operations at Damen Shipyards Mangalia in Romania The celebration marked Damen’s completion of the transaction with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the Mangalia shipyard will be operated as a joint venture with the Romanian Government with Damen assuming operational control will provide Damen with the capacity to cater for larger maritime vessels and structures this move represents a strategic complement to Damen’s current shipyard portfolio The yard’s total area of approximately 1 million square meters makes it the largest yard in the Damen Shipyards Group Damen Shipyards Group executive board member and CFO Frank Eggink said: “We will face a challenging period Damen will facilitate a smooth transition and keep talented and skilled resources meaningfully employed.” The newly appointed managing director of Damen Shipyards Mangalia added: “The impressive shipyard facilities and in-depth shipbuilding knowledge and craftsmanship in Mangalia in combination with the design and commercial power of Damen should position the venture for a successful future.” Damen has been present in the Romanian shipbuilding sector through Damen Shipyards Galati since 1999 this yard is responsible for some of the group’s most significant vessel deliveries in recent years The Ministry of Economy said it concluded the transaction through which it became a majority shareholder in DMHI Mangalia shipyard with a 51 percent stake Dutch Damen Shipyards Group will have a 49 percent stake and will handle the operational management of the shipyard The minister of economy, Danut Andrusca, said that for the first time the state re-become majority shareholder in a strategic industrial objective that was previously privatized. “The shipyard is a strategic objective and the control of the Romanian state is a major success,” said Andrusca The state will control DMHI Mangalia through 2 Mai Mangalia Shipyard. We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used. To signify its first day of operations at Damen Shipyards Mangalia in Romania, Damen held a modest ceremony at the yard on 23 July 2018. The celebrations mark Damen’s successful completion of the transaction with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the Mangalia shipyard, formerly known as Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI). The yard, which will be renamed Damen Shipyards Mangalia, will be operated as a joint venture with the Romanian Government. Damen will assume operational control. The yard is located on the Black Sea coast, has three drydocks with a total length of 982 metres and 1.6 kilometres of berthing space. The docks, with a width of 48 and 60 metres, will provide Damen with capacity to cater for larger maritime vessels and structures. As such, this move represents a strategic complement to Damen’s current shipyard portfolio, with the possibility for the construction and conversion of larger, high-end, and complex ferries, offshore construction vessels, etc. The yard’s total area of approximately 1 million m2 makes it the largest yard in the Damen Shipyards Group. The celebration introduced the Damen Shipyards Mangalia management team under the leadership of managing director Chris Groninger to the yard’s employees. According to the newly appointed managing director of Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Mr Groninger, “The impressive shipyard facilities and in-depth shipbuilding knowledge and craftsmanship in Mangalia, in combination with the design and commercial power of Damen, should position the venture for a successful future.” Ships monthly is published every month and has a cover price of £4.99 © 2024 Kelsey Media Ltd. Kelsey Media Ltd, Registered No. 05822990, is a trading name of Kelsey Publishing, Registered No. 02387149. Dutch group buys Romanian plant from DSME to boost global operations. Damen Shipyards Group has taken over the Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI) shipyard in Romania with the aim of boosting its international activities. A deal with restructuring Korean shipbuilder DSME will see it buy a majority holding. DMHI was established in 1997 as a joint venture between DSME and 2 Mai Mangalia Shipyard. Clarksons lists just one vessel on order at the plant, an aframax tanker due this month for Minerva Marine. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Your data on TradeWinds TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. 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Read our policy webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the commercial marine industry Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts The Romanian engineering and naval architecture company GLO Marine has opened a new office in the Black Sea port of Mangalia as of the 3rd  of July.  Its focus is on site support and project management and its establishment is part of a two-year programme to expand the company’s capabilities in the rapid delivery of end-to-end retrofit and conversion projects to the maritime and oil & gas industries GLO Marine’s Galati office remains the hub of our design & engineering capabilities and the London office continues to serve the Western client base and lead the company’s growth The opening of the office in Mangalia comes in the context of an increase of the company’s client portfolio by 60% in 2022 alone This has been driven by ongoing partnerships with well-known international ship owners and technical service companies such as Bourbon Offshore (France) Britoil Offshore (Singapore) and VMS Group (Denmark) recruiting qualified professionals ranging from naval architects and design engineers to project managers With the decarbonization of the shipping industry gathering pace the market for services associated with retrofits and conversions is constantly growing The development and application of new technologies has demanded from the ships in operation segment to develop much more fluid and efficient processes with a focus on identifying risks at each stage of the process The timely application of preventive actions has become a priority in the repair sector and ship maintenance programs and GLO Marine delivers the skills and experience to ensure this happens by offering an end-to-end solution for such projects starting with feasibility and ending with on-site support in installation “We are very excited by this next stage in our evolution,” says Liviu Galatanu “From our roots as a specialist in naval architecture this expansion of our capabilities confirms GLO Marine as a true full-service retrofit specialist alongside our already established ship design and consultancy expertise Recent contract wins by GLO Marine include their appointment by Britoil Offshore as the retrofit programme manager for three of their vessels GLO Marine’s responsibilities include the design installation supervision and stakeholder management (including the system suppliers Its turnkey installation service is ensuring smooth coordination throughout the entire process GLO Marine is also working with Bourbon Offshore to deliver end-to-end ballast water treatment system installations About GLO MarineGLO Marine is a Romania-based naval architecture and structural engineering practice that specialises in managing complex retrofits and conversions that involve the integration of new technologies It offers an integrated and seamless approach to naval architecture and engineering based on the four key stages in the project lifecycle From feasibility & concept and design & engineering to procurement & logistics and installation & site support its turnkey solutions cover every aspect of the project process This ensures the smooth and efficient execution of any retrofit For further information Radu Procop | Marketing & BD Manager+ 40 749 202 502 | radu.procop@glo-marine.com In a strategic move toward advancing sustainable maritime practices GLO Marine proudly announces a strategic partnership with VMS GROUP DENMARK Site powered by Webvision Cloud A run of new orders has prompted a recruitment drive at Damen's Mangalia shipyard in Romania. Damen acquired a stake in the shipbuilder from DSME of Korea last year and operates it with the other major shareholder, the Romanian state. The economy ministry said that new contracts will allow the yard to operate at full capacity this summer, according to SeeNews. The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students The initiative is meant to boost domestic tourism while offering travellers a cheaper way to reach the seaside in the wake of surging gas prices Romanians will enjoy convenient train routes from major cities directly to the country’s resorts on the Black Sea and the Danube delta the aptly named ‘Sun Trains’ (Trenurile Soarelui) equipped with power outlets air conditioning and lounge cars will roll across the Romanian countryside in what local authorities deem ‘some of the fastest travel options available’ The train routes will launch from major Romanian cities like Iasi They will provide daily direct connections from the most far-flung parts of the country to Bucharest where the trains will be redirected towards either Constanta or Mangalia the two major cities on the Romanian Black Sea coast there will be daily round trips to the city of Tulcea Romania’s trains also offer a decent speed a trip from the central station in Bucharest to the seaside in Constanta would only take 2 hours and 20 minutes which is comparable to the time it would take with a car and significantly less than taking a bus at just around 12 euros for a ticket from Bucharest to Constanta school students are allowed to ride for free while those in university get a 50% discount if they ride in a second class car Longer routes like those from Baia Mare and Cluj-Napoca from North-Western Romania headed for Mangalia in the South-East will come with a lounge car and with a  bar area to put passengers in a relaxed holiday mood The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital The chairman of Damen Shipyards Group has met with the Romanian Minister of Economy to discuss future plans for the Mangalia shipyard Already a member? SIGN IN now It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account Get access and more free content sign up today Does your organisation require more access? Upgrade to a subscription and enjoy unlimited news and additional features 01 September, 2022 By Marine contractor Van Oord has been awarded two new contracts to protect a 6km stretch of coastline in south east Romania against erosion Van Oord will design and construct new groynes and beaches at the Romanian seaside resorts of Jupiter-Neptun It was appointed by the Dobrogea Litoral Water Basin Administration The projects are an addition to Van Oord’s coastal reinforcement works at the Romanian seaside resort of Eforie The groynes and beaches will protect Romania’s Black Sea coastline and popular coastal resorts from erosion Several of the current breakwaters will also be removed and redeveloped to make way for more nature-friendly alternatives the value of marine habitats will be increased through artificial reefs and bio-structures The replantation of over 12ha of varying species of sea grass and algae on the Black Sea bed will boost and enrich marine life Similar initiatives have been successfully implemented in the previous projects in the area The construction of the groynes will start in 2023 after the design phase of about twelve months A trailing suction hopper dredger will be deployed to restore the beaches The project is expected to be completed in 2025 Other coastal protection measures at Jupiter-Neptun Venus and Aurora will include demolishing structures which no longer serve their intended purpose Beach sanding and remodelling of submerged and emerged slopes of beaches will also be carried out to stabilise the coastline and make it more resistant to erosion Structures which support adaptation of coastal protection systems to climate change will be built Van Ooord’s work forms part of the second phase of a wider project to protect and rehabilitate a 30.5km stretch of Romania’s Black Sea coast work will be carried out in the coastal areas of Periboina The systems designed for each area will protect the coastline by reducing the impact of waves and enhancing resilience to extreme weather Want to read more? Subscribe to GE’s enewsletters and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn Tagged with: The British Geological Survey (BGS) has launched a new free-to-use tool designed to aid coastal engineers in managing the increasing risks of coastal erosion and flooding A property in North Norfolk that has been left hanging over the edge of a cliff due to coastal erosion is set to be demolished The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is seeking a contractor to undertake a survey of the sea defences in Hunstanton Balfour Beatty has been appointed to deliver two coastal defence schemes for North Norfolk District Council in Cromer and Mundesley Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion Mangalia - On 15 May 2019,Damen Shipyards Group and De Beers Marine Namibia participated in a special steel cutting ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on a new offshore vessel De Beers Marine Namibia awarded a contract to Damen to build a new crawler diamond recovery vessel Damen Shipyards Group and De Beers Marine Namibia participated in a special steel cutting ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on a new offshore vessel De Beers Marine Namibia awarded a contract to Damen to build a new crawler diamond recovery vessel for offshore operations in Namibia the new vessel will be slightly larger than the current largest vessel in the De Beers Marine Namibia fleet On-board features include a dynamic positioning system (DP2) based on a seven-thruster propulsion system powered by six generators of 3230 eKW each This is the first time Damen has interacted with De Beers Marine Namibia as clients and the new opportunity is one of several generated by Damen’s shipyard in Mangalia The Mangalia yard has the largest capacity of all Damen’s yards with a total of three graven drydocks up to 60 metres in width and 1.6 km total berthing space such as a RoRo ferry measuring 148 metres in length and this new 177 metre offshore mining vessel for De Beers (READ MORE) Damen has launched five ships into water at the Damen Mangalia Shipyard: the world’s most modern and state-of-the-art diamond exploration and retrieval vessel two LNG hybrid RoRo ferries and two fully equipped tanker river vessels ( Inland tankers) Work on these ships began last year and will continue next year Damen Mangalia Shipyard is the largest shipyard in Europe Damen has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy Damen Mangalia Shipyard benefits from the worldwide commercial capacity and expertise in the field of shipbuilding and repair of the Damen Group to continuously develop the portfolio of orders received by the shipyard to attract workforce and to make all necessary investments “The partnership between Damen and Romania shows its first results the Damen Mangalia Shipyard thus proves that it can produce Romania thus becomes a leader in Europe in shipbuilding,” said Virgil Popescu CEC Bank granted a loan of 60 million RON to the shipyard in Mangalia operated by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards The Damen shipyard in Mangalia is currently involved in ten shipbuilding projects which will be delivered to a leading international client Other ongoing projects include: construction of two Roll-on / Roll-off cargo ships (for the transport of cargo on wheeled trucks construction of four tanker ships for the transport of chemicals that have just been successfully delivered construction two icebreaker support vessels the modernization and refurbishment of an icebreaker and a support vessel as well as current ship repair activities from national and international customers “We are happy to contribute to the continuation of some impactful industrial projects in Romania The Mangalia shipyard has decades of tradition and is among the largest in Europe playing an important role both internationally in the segment of the shipbuilding industry in exports and in the ecosystem of the Romanian heavy industry,” said Bogdan Neacșu it was controlled by Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries S.A the operational control of the shipyard in Mangalia was taken over by the Damen Group in a joint venture in which the Romanian State owns 51% Oasis Retail& Development Consulting signed a loan contract with Raiffeisen Bank Romania worth EUR 8.5 million “We developed two retail parks from Mangalia and Oradea from our own resources On the back of the gradual improvement of the financing conditions in the local market as well as the sustained growth of the retail sector aiming to start new development opportunities,” said Klaus Reisenauer associate within Oasis Retail & Development Consulting Prima Shops Mangalia was opened last summer with the gallery rented to Deichmann and PEPCO We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used Carrefour and Bringo are strengthening their partnership by launching a new service model in Bucharest and Iași and by expanding to additional delivery areas customers in Bucharest and Iași who are in the vicinity of the first Carrefour Market stores included in the new program benefit of fast delivery within 30 minutes of placing the order through Bringo With this multivalent expansion – in terms of services offered but also geographical area covered – currently 63 Carrefour stores from 38 cities are included in the Bringo app customers have access to over 500,000 products from the retailers’ offer The two partners have launched the fast delivery service currently available in certain areas of Bucharest and Iasi to meet customers’ interest in the benefit of proximity in the online environment Bringo makes deliveries for over 10,000 products from Carrefour Market in just 30 minutes from receiving the order if the customer is in the vicinity of the first stores included in the expansion plan 1240 Drumul Taberei Columbus) and Iași (Carrefour Market Iași Palace Mall on no Iași Iulius Mall from Tudor Vladimirescu Blvd All products are available at the same price as in physical stores in the context in which Bringo does not practice any commercial surcharge the delivery cost is the reduced proximity option the costs of the products are those in the store to which the cost of delivery is added: 9.99 lei/ order if it is made in the area of the Carrefour supermarket in Mangalia in which case it arrives in 30 minutes or up to 17.99 lei/ order for standard delivery in the case of addresses that extend beyond the proximity area An important component of the new fast delivery service in Bucharest, Iași and Mangalia is the introduction of the hybrid delivery model, available with the addition of electric bicycles, but also traditional ones, in the Bringo fleet. we always look at the needs of our customers and try to anticipate their future wishes we found that over 70% of them want to have quick access to Carrefour products through Bringo even when they are on holiday at the seaside And this insight led us towards two directions we focused primarily on launching the fast delivery service in several cities we decided to include electric bicycles in our fleet in order to better support the proximity and express delivery objectives”   Carrefour through Bringo in Craiova and Reșița Craiova and Reșița were included on the Bringo map customers can order Carrefour products from Market Craiova (Piața 1 Mai respectively Market Govândari (no.15 Făgărașului str.) and Market Nera (no.1 Piața 1 Decembrie 1918 we continue to expand our coverage with Bringo continuing the partnership started in 2016 We understand the need for proximity as being in all environments and therefore we are taking another step with Bringo to expand the online presence of our proximity formats such as supermarkets We have confidence in the new Carrefour x Bringo offer now available through the fast delivery service and we plan to extend our footprint to other cities by the end of the year” the app frequently runs free delivery campaigns but also in the new areas covered by Bringo (Mangalia Craiova and Reșița) benefit from free shipping on the first order if they enter the code “welcome1” when finalizing it available for free in the App Store and Google Play shoppers can choose Carrefour products without a commercial surcharge Carrefour Romania is the largest partner of Bringo offering customers a range of over 500,000 products and operating in the app with all hypermarket and supermarket stores The purchases are made by a personal shopper who communicates in real time with the customer the distance shopping experience being significantly improved Home » Coast » Free public transport for tourists in the resorts of Mangalia Mangalia City Hall maintains free public transport for tourists arriving in the resorts of the southern coast during this summer season as well the municipality eliminated the parking fee in all resorts where it was maintained to streamline traffic Purchased as part of a project financed by European funds the electric buses run throughout the week both from the Mangalia and Neptun stations but also on the Mangalia-Olimp route and back the circulation schedule being displayed in the bus stations "We are the only City Hall in the country that offers free public transport tourists arriving at the seaside Electric buses run between Mangalia and the resorts still since the summer of last year and it is a shame that some central television shows this clearly erroneous measure which could discourage domestic tourism in the resorts from the southern coasti ” namely free public transport and free parking are intended to attract as many tourists as possible to the resorts around Mangaliei "Such initiatives of the municipality complement the modernization projects implemented in resorts with EU funds which have changed their face and attracted massive investments in the private sector" pedestrian and tourist infrastructure projects have been completed at the Mangalia municipality level including the modernization of the Neptun-Olimp but also other projects to rehabilitate the cliffs in Mangalia Funkytravel.ro is a digital "book" where you will discover analyzes about tourism interviews with people who work in this industry but also some of the adventures we have experienced holiday discount codes and verified travel information You can be sure that our messages will not be stressful or uninteresting Funkytravel.ro is a digital "book" in which you will discover analyzes about tourism, interviews with people who work in this industry, accommodation tips, but also some of the adventures we lived. Contact us: contact@funkytravel.ro Welcome to motorship.com. This site uses cookies. Read our policy webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the shipping industry Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts Romania’s Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI) ended 2013 on a high after winning three new shipbuilding projects Already subscribed? SIGN IN now Want to read more before deciding on a subscription It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy: Get more free content sign up today Ready to subscribe? Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access The Lower Danube River Administration Galati (AFDJ) and Damen Mangalia Shipyard signed the contract for the modernization and refurbishment of the Perseus multifunctional maritime tug boat with ice class The contract worth more than 49 million RON was won by Damen Mangalia Shipyard will return to water after 24 months of modernization and refurbishment The upgrading process will focus on replacing main engines with some of new generation a new command structure and radio navigation equipment The refurbishment will reduce the operating costs of the ship and reduce the amount of pollutant emissions into the atmosphere Upgrading will allow the ship to maintain its operational qualities for the next 20 years Home » Coast » The resorts of the southern coast have a virtual tour including hotels and restaurants The Management Organization of the Mangalia Tourist Destination, together with the Mangalia City Hall, announced, through a press release, that it has launched the 2022 edition of the most innovative online platform of the Romanian coast at the Romanian Tourism Fair at Romexpo. www.visitmangalia.ro is a virtual tour of all the resorts that belong to Mangalia City Hall and are members of OMD Mangalia (Olimp According to OMD Mangalia representatives, the tourist platform www.visitmangalia.ro is the virtual connection for tourists who want to discover the resorts of the southern coast The virtual tour also invites you into hotel rooms so that tourists are properly informed when they make their holiday reservation Everything is now available to tourists with a single click The overview of all resorts in the southern littoral is an opportunity for both the business environment and potential investors portal www.visitmangalia.ro is in continuous development as is the south of the Romanian coast OMD Mangalia is the first Management Organization of the Tourist Destination in Romania legally established by final decision of the court through a public private partnership established on the principle of honesty and good faith between the two partners: the private business environment (Mangalia Business Organization - economic agents investors employers interested in the development of the existing tourism infrastructure in the medium and long term) and the Local Council of the Mangalia City Hall having the same interest in implementing strategies development projects and promotion in the medium and long term of the existing infrastructure in the destination with a main role in the development resorts on the Southern Romanian Coast (Olimp Pingback: 40 seaside hotels have packages for Easter and 100 for May Day