NKT has launched the hull of NKT Eleonora at Vard’s Tulcea yard in Romania, moving the 23,000-tonne cable laying vessel into outfitting as offshore wind installation demand stays firm in Europe.
Mangalia Shipyard is entering bankruptcy proceedings after creditors rejected its reorganization plan, prompting a court process that will lead to liquidation steps.
Bursa.ro reported that Romania is preparing a potential full takeover of Damen Mangalia and could shift the shipyard toward military production under the EU’s SAFE mechanism, with Rheinmetall seen as a possible future participant.
Mangalia’s shipyard operator will run an international tender to find a strategic investor under CITR’s restructuring plan, aiming to sustain operations, retain staff, and secure required investments.
Romania’s defence ministry says naval divers carried out a controlled blast to destroy a Sea Baby-type unmanned surface drone found adrift near a key Black Sea shipping lane, citing a threat to vessels.
