Every POSIDONIA event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen professional relationships while enjoying memorable moments with valued partners and friends. This edition was no exception. On the evening of 3 June 2026, the HISTRIA Group of Companies welcomed more than 150 guests to our traditional gathering venue, The Island / C-Lounge, for an unforgettable cocktail reception held alongside the POSIDONIA exhibition. The event was meticulously organized by the dedicated teams of HISTRIA Shipmanagement SRL and Șantierul Naval Constanța SA, with the valuable support of our colleagues from HISTRIA Chartering Cyprus, Cuget Liber, and Antena 3 Constanța. Set against the backdrop of the Athenian coastline, guests enjoyed a magical evening under a clear sky illuminated by a full moon and countless stars. Partners from across the globe—including shipowners, traders, financiers, brokers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers—came together to share conversations, enjoy live music, and savor authentic Greek cuisine. Beyond the business discussions and industry meetings, the evening provided something equally important: the chance to reconnect with friends. For a few hours, emails, phone calls, deadlines, and daily challenges gave way to laughter, meaningful conversations, and the realization that, despite geographical distances, we all belong to one close-knit maritime community built on trust, cooperation, and lasting friendships. The HISTRIA Group of Companies would like to express its sincere gratitude to all our partners for the confidence, trust, and professional collaboration shown throughout the years. Your support continues to drive our growth and strengthens our commitment to building a successful future together. As the curtains close on POSIDONIA 2026, we already look forward to the next edition and to welcoming everyone again in 2028 for another memorable gathering. Until then, fair winds, following seas, and continued success to all our partners and friends around the world! ⚓✨
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For five days, from 1–5 June 2026, the global shipbuilding and ship repair community gathered in Athens for the 29th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition at the Metropolitan Expo. Once again, the event confirmed its status as the world's leading maritime business platform and a key forum for shaping the agenda of an industry responsible for transporting 87% of global trade. Against a backdrop of unprecedented geopolitical challenges—from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to disruptions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz—this year's exhibition demonstrated that the international shipping community continues to look to Greek shipping not only as a place to conduct business, but also as a source of direction, leadership, and consensus. For SANTIERUL NAVAL CONSTANTA SA (SNC), participation at Posidonia has become a longstanding tradition. As in previous editions, SNC was present with its own exhibition booth and a dedicated team of professionals, proudly representing the shipyard's expertise and capabilities. With more than 35,000 visitors and 2,200 exhibiting companies, Posidonia 2026 offered an outstanding atmosphere for professional meetings, networking opportunities, and the strengthening of long-standing business relationships. The event also provided an excellent platform for establishing new contacts and exploring future partnerships. This year's discussions focused on meetings with service providers, equipment manufacturers, designers, and shipping professionals. Particular attention was given to innovative technologies and equipment that may support the shipyard's ongoing newbuilding program as well as its ship repair activities. For the SNC delegation, it was a pleasure to reconnect with long-standing partners involved in both shipbuilding and ship repair projects. At the same time, the shipyard attracted significant interest from new visitors and potential clients eager to learn more about SNC's capabilities and future developments. Existing relationships were strengthened, new connections were established, and valuable opportunities were identified with the goal of building lasting partnerships for the future. The next Posidonia Exhibition will take place in sunny Athens in 2028, and we are pleased to assure our partners that SANTIERUL NAVAL CONSTANTA SA (SNC) will once again be present, showcasing its latest achievements and continuing its commitment to excellence in the challenging and ever-evolving world of shipbuilding and ship repair.
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Rotterdam, 4–7 November 2025 — Europort, hosted in the world port city of Rotterdam, once again confirmed its status as the premier international maritime event focused on advanced technology and complex shipbuilding. The 2025 edition brought together more than 23,000 maritime professionals from 87 countries and featured over 1,100 exhibitors, making it one of the largest and most influential B2B platforms for the global maritime industry. With its strong emphasis on high-tech vessels, sustainable solutions, and innovation, Europort showcased the latest developments shaping the future of shipbuilding and repair. SANTIERUL NAVAL CONSTANTA S.A. (Constanța Shipyard), with the support of its local agent AIMSS Group, continued its tradition of participation, ensuring a constant and visible presence at every edition of Europort. For Constanta Shipyard, Europort 2025 proved to be an invaluable opportunity to meet long-standing ship repair clients, explore new business opportunities, and strengthen partnerships with suppliers supporting the company’s newbuilding and equipment acquisition activities. Europort provides an excellent platform to engage with our partners and clients while discovering the latest maritime innovations that help us enhance our services. As a leading shipyard in the Black Sea region, Constanta Shipyard remains committed to advancing its expertise and maintaining strong relationships within the international maritime community.
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Between July 24–25, Constanța Shipyard hosted the 99th meeting of the members of the The Romanian Shipbuilders Association (ANCONAV). The event began in an informal setting with a barbecue held at the SNC Nautical Base, offering participants the opportunity to strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. The second day continued at the SNC Club, where the official meeting took place, a traditional gathering that brings together experts from all nine shipyards in Romania, as well as manufacturers, distributors, and partners from the maritime industry. The event provided an essential framework for exchanging ideas, analyzing the state of the shipbuilding industry in the first half of 2025 and debating current challenges: the lack of qualified labor, rising production costs and the need to adapt to environmental and digitalization standards imposed by the European Union. These meetings play a key role in identifying joint solutions to new challenges in a context marked by economic, legislative, and geopolitical changes.
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For those involved in shipping (sailors, ship-builders, ship repairers) it is a well-known fact that the ship’s propeller is a vital component to ensure the moving of the vessel and her maneuverability. Unfortunately, while ships are trading, the propellers may suffer damages due to harsh sailing conditions (bad weather, icy, shallow rocky waters, etc). If this is the case, there is the moment when a shipyard with large experience in ship-repairs will intervene in rebuilding the affected propeller and saving an important amount of money for the Owners, as a new propeller is not a cheap stuff and – most important – is not a stock item, so supplying time may affect the ship’s idle time. During the month of May 2025, a case like this was challenging the team of Constanta Shipyard and a sustainable effort of a complex team starting with ship’s superintendent, ship’s contract manager, designers, technical staff and - last but not least - the hull & steel workshop team, was rewarded by a complete refurbished propeller of a 52000 Dwt bulk carrier. A brief description of the case: Propeller: 4 blades solid aerofoil section, diameter & pitch: 5.70 & 3.956 Damages: all 4 propeller’s tips parts missing/ bended areas / extensive ruptured + cavities on each blade; Technological steps undergone: - remove from the ship’s tailshaft, while in dock; - transport to shipyard’s workshop; -shaping propeller blade tips (new parts provided by the Client); - follow the repairs & welding procedure as recommended by the propeller’s maker ( NAKASHIMA PROPELLER Co. Ltd, Japan); - dye-check & polishing the propeller’s blades; - balancing the repaired propeller; - transport back from the workshop to the dock and fitting back on the tailshaft; Although it was a repair period of about 3 weeks, considering the extent of the damages, the difficulties in shaping the new delivered tips with the existing blades, as well as the timing related to technological steps, at the end we have delivered to the Client a like-a-new propeller ready to safely move the vessel to her new commercial commitments.
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