Maritime technology sector to set up a European Skills Council
On the 1st of March 2016, the SEARICA Intergroup (Seas, Rivers, Islands, Coastal Areas European Parliament Intergroup) – represented by MEPs Gesine Meissner (president of…
Tax exemptions and other incentives for shipbuilding industry in Poland
On February 23, 2016 in Warsaw, the representatives of the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Waterways (MGMiŻŚ) met the businessmen and specialists from the…
Fourth LNG powered PSV for Norway launched at Remontowa Shipbuilding
On Tuesday, 23rd of February 2016 the launching of the LNG-powered specialist vessel intended for supplying oil drilling and oil mining rigs took place in…
Seven Osprey rejuvenated at Remontowa Shiprepair Yard
In February last year, Remontowa SA extensively serviced modern, large ROV, diving support and construction vessel Seven Atlantic (144,70 m LOA), in December – Seven…
The official start for Johan Sverdrup drilling rig module fabrication at Vistal
The official opening of principal phase of a contract execution relating to manufacturing and fabrication of Statoil drilling platform structure on the Johan Sverdrup oil…
The Port of Gdansk named Pomeranian Employer of the Year 2015
On 12 February 2016, during the annual Pomeranian Employers Gala, statuettes for Pomeranian Employer of the Year were awarded in three categories – small, medium-sized…
The Port of Gdansk cooperates with WSB University in Gdansk
On 12 February 2016, the Port of Gdansk Authority SA and WSB University in Gdansk ceremonially signed a cooperation agreement which is to give rise to joint undertakings…
Dachser opens customs agency
Dachser, one of the leading logistic operators worldwide, has opened its own customs agency that provides comprehensive customs services regarding goods imported to and exported…
The Port of Gdynia: 18.2 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2015
On the 1st of February 2016, the annual results press conference was organised by the Port of Gdynia Authority SA. The Management Board presented the…
Deltamarin designs the world’s first LNG fuelled handysize bulk carriers
Finland’s Deltamarin Ltd has signed a contract to design the world’s first LNG handysize bulk carriers. The two B.Delta26LNG vessels will be constructed for the…
New zinc coating plant in the Tri-City area to start operations in 2017
Gillmet Ltd., the company specializing in the design and construction of halls, steel structures, stables, riding school, carousel horses and other industrial buildings as well…
Self-unloader and chemical tanker in MSR Gryfia
As of late January 2016, MSR Gryfia was in the course of renovating self-unloading bulk carrier Splittnes. Repairs have been carried out in floating dock…
Second ferry for Estonia launched at Remontowa Shipbuilding
Gdynia saw the launching of the ferry Piret (newbuilding no. B 616/2) on January 28. This is the second of two ferries being built at…
High Prosperity and other vessels repaired in Nauta
Nauta Shiprepair Yard completed works onboard one of the most beautiful and famous Polish sail training ships – Dar Młodzieży (“The Gift of Youth”). Scope of…
New cold storage unit at the Port of Gdansk
On 15 January 2016, the newest storage facility at the Port of Gdansk, a cold storage unit belonging to the company PAGO, obtained a certificate of occupancy. A year…
Safe Bristolia offshore rig welcomed again at Remontowa SA
On January 16, 2015, the FPF-1 floating production facility built on a modified, bare hull, and just nearing completion, was joined at Remontowa SA by another…