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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Between 11 and 13 June in Bucharest is taking place the General Assembly of SEA Europe (Shipyards' & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe) with the participation of many overseas guests. The conference is hosted by ANCONAV ( The Romanian Shipbuilders Association) . The aim is to find best solutions for increasing the competitivity and the sustainability of the shipbuilding and ship repairs sectors in Europe. With this ocassion we proudly delivered a presentation of our company, facilities, eco friedly investments and activity in both shipbuilding and ship repair and conversions.
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The 171st edition of the Informal Tanker Operators' Safety Forum (ITOSF) took place on June 11–12, 2025, in Constanța, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was organized by Histria Shipmanagement (Romania), NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Ltd (Nigeria), and Barber Ship Management GmbH & Co. KG (Germany). Constanța Shipyard (SNC) was one of the event’s sponsors, alongside other companies in the field. As part of the program, SNC was pleased to host shipowners and representatives of companies operating oil and chemical tankers. During this visit, the guests had the opportunity to become familiar with the shipard’s ship repair and shipbuilding facilities. The event marked an important moment in strengthening collaboration with current and potential partners.
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Between May 20–23, 2025, Constanța Shipyard (Șantierul Naval Constanța S.A.), together with Histria Shipmanagement SRL, took part in Maritime Business Week, a key event for the maritime sector, held in Constanța. The event brought together leaders from the maritime industry, international investors, officials, ambassadors, economic and commercial attachés, and honorary consuls. SNC was present within the exhibition, where it had the opportunity to showcase its activity and expertise in shipbuilding, with a particular focus on promoting the shipyard’s facilities for ship repair and modernization services. The exhibition gathered over 50 participants from Romania and abroad, covering areas such as port operations, shipbuilding, industrial equipment, logistics, crewing, education, and other sectors related to the maritime industry. As part of the event, Constanța Port Day was also organized in collaboration with CN APMC, which included an official tour of the port, followed by conferences dedicated to port infrastructure projects, the green transition in the port sector, maritime medical safety and Ro-Ro developments. Through its participation in this edition, SNC reaffirms its commitment to the development of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and to strengthening its collaboration with key stakeholders in the regional and international maritime market.
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