Based on production capacity, newbuild orders, and repair volume as of 2026, here are the top shipyards in Romania:
  • Santierul Naval Constanta (SNC) - Constanta Shipyard
    Ranked among the largest newbuild and repair yards in Europe, SNC is the 3rd largest in the world for medium-range product/chemical tankers and a major player in the Black Sea. It can handle vessels up to 200,000 DWT and offers comprehensive repair services.
  • Damen Shipyards Mangalia (DSMa)
    As the largest shipyard on the Black Sea (formerly Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries), this yard features extensive facilities including three drydocks up to 360m in length. Despite recent insolvency proceedings, it remains a critical site for large commercial vessels, RoRo/RoPax ferries, and offshore wind structures.
  • Vard Tulcea (Tulcea Shipyard)
    Part of the VARD group (Fincantieri), this yard is a major employer and builder of specialized vessel hulls, including cable-layers, offshore vessels, and luxury superyachts. It has a robust construction program often partnering with Norwegian VARD yards.
  • Damen Shipyards Galati
    A key hub in the Damen Group, this shipyard specializes in complex vessel construction, including high-end workboats, offshore vessels, and naval defense projects.
  • VARD Brăila
    The second VARD yard in Romania, which operates in conjunction with Vard Tulcea, focusing on the construction of specialized hull structures and outfitting.
  • Orsova Shipyard (Santierul Naval Orsova)
    A public-traded company specializing in the construction of river vessels, river-sea going tankers, and cargo vessels. It has secured significant contracts for European clients, particularly in the Netherlands.
  • Severnav S.A. (Drobeta-Turnu Severin)
    A prominent shipyard on the Danube focusing on new building, repair, and conversion of river and sea-going vessels up to 120m in length.
  • Shipyard ATG Giurgiu
    Specializes in shipbuilding and repair, offering conversion services and maintenance for smaller specialized vessels.
  • 2x1 Holding Cape Midia Shipyard
    Located near Constanta, this shipyard focuses on ship repairs and specialized conversions.
  • Navrom Shipyard
    Located in Galati, focused on river vessel repairs and maintenance, serving the local inland navigation fleet.

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