What Remontowa Shipbuilding does

Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. is a Gdańsk-based, privately held shipyard and core subsidiary of Remontowa Holding S.A., operating since 1945 and having built more than 1,044 vessels with a combined length of 90 km. The shipyard employs approximately 550 people on a 269,100 m² site equipped with a 500 m outfit quay and assembly lines for vessels up to 140 m in length and 3,500 tonnes. Its portfolio spans five core product lines: naval and defense vessels (Kormoran II minehunters, Delfin-program SIGINT ships built under Saab Kockums, Polish Navy tugboat series, and a share of the Miecznik frigate consortium); passenger and vehicle ferries in electric, hybrid, and LNG dual-fuel configurations (for CMAL, Norled, BC Ferries, Torghatten Nord, and Transport for London); offshore vessels (PSVs, AHTS, cable lay vessels); specialized craft (buoy tenders, firefighting vessels, icebreakers, SAR and hydrographic vessels); and historical cargo and fishing vessel construction. Notable technical capabilities include amagnetic steel hull construction for mine countermeasures, multi-sensor MCMV concepts, battery-electric propulsion with rapid shore charging, and LNG dual-fuel propulsion with reported emissions reductions of 25% CO2, 85% SOx, 50% NOx, and 99% particulate matter.

Name

Remontowa Shipbuilding

Legal name

Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A.

Website

https://remontowa-rsb.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. is a Gdańsk-based shipyard (est. 1945) that designs and builds electric, hybrid, and LNG ferries, naval vessels including Kormoran II minehunters and SIGINT ships, offshore support vessels, and specialized craft for government and commercial customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Cargo Vessels (Cement/Asphalt/Woodchip/Live-Animal) Shipbuilding (IMAJAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Carrier Shipbuilding (Dry Bulk: Capesize/Panamax/Handysize) (IMAJAAAA), Naval & Government Vessel Maintenance & Modernization (TLAKAKAB), Hull, Structure & Steelwork Repair (TLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Shipbuilding services
• Naval vessel construction
• Passenger ferry building
• Offshore support vessels
• Military ship construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdansk

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vessel Construction and Shipbuilding: Design, construction, and delivery of fully equipped modern vessels including passenger ferries, military vessels, offshore support vessels, and specialized craft. Revenue generated through fixed-price contracts for newbuild vessels, typically awarded through competitive tenders or direct negotiations with governments and commercial operators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. is a Gdańsk-based shipyard that designs, builds, and delivers custom vessels including naval minehunters and SIGINT ships, electric/hybrid/LNG passenger ferries, offshore platform supply vessels and cable lay vessels, plus specialized craft such as buoy tenders, firefighting vessels, and icebreakers. The shipyard provides turnkey delivery from design through outfitting, sea trials, and commissioning for governments, navies, and commercial operators worldwide.

Product overview

Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. is a Gdańsk-based shipyard and leading company within Remontowa Holding S.A., offering comprehensive vessel design, construction, and delivery services. The shipyard operates across five core product lines: (1) Naval vessels — Kormoran II minehunters (Project 258, six serial units delivered/under construction), SIGINT radio-electronic reconnaissance ships under the Delfin programme (two vessels for Saab/Polish Navy, 2027–2028 delivery), tugboats, and participation in the Miecznik frigate consortium; (2) Ferries — spanning fully electric ferries (seven for CMAL, 2027–2029 delivery), hybrid diesel-electric/battery ferries (Norled Bjarkøy series, Torghatten Nord), and LNG dual-fuel ferries (Salish class for BC Ferries, earlier Norled vessels); (3) Offshore vessels — LNG-powered platform supply vessels (Coey Viking, Cooper Viking) and cable lay vessels; (4) Special/multi-purpose vessels — buoy tenders (Zodiac II, Planeta I), firefighting vessels (Strażak-28), SAR rescue vessels, and hydrographic survey vessels; and (5) Icebreakers and cargo vessels. The shipyard holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, AQAP 2110:2016, and a Ministry of Interior manufacturing license. With 81 years in business, over 1,044 ships built, and 10 vessels currently under construction, Remontowa is one of Poland's leading shipbuilders. Key design partners include LMG Marin (ferries), Remontowa Marine Design & Consulting (naval vessels), and Saab Kockums AB (SIGINT systems). Key propulsion and systems suppliers include ABB, Wärtsilä, and Corvus Energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kormoran II Minehunters (Project 258) Series of modern mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV) designed for searching, identifying, and neutralizing sea mines and explosive objects. Features low physical field signature, high maneuverability, and amagnetic steel hull. Built for the Polish Navy under Project 258.
• SIGINT Ships (DELFIN Programme) Radio-electronic reconnaissance (Signals Intelligence) ships built under the DELFIN programme. Remontowa constructs complete hulls and platforms; Saab Kockums AB provides the SIGINT system. Two vessels for the Polish Navy.
• Electric Ferries Fully electric double-ended battery-powered passenger-car ferries. Remontowa is building seven for CMAL (Scotland) and has previously delivered battery-powered hybrid electric ferries (Festøya, Mannheller, Fodnes) for Norwegian operator Norled.
• Hybrid Ferries Hybrid diesel-electric/battery passenger-car ferries with shore charging capability. Built for Norwegian operators (Norled, Torghatten Nord) and Transport for London (Woolwich Ferry service).
• LNG Dual-Fuel Ferries Dual-fuel LNG/diesel car-passenger ferries including the Salish-class series for BC Ferries (Canada) and earlier Norled ferries. Reduces CO2 by 25%, SOx by 85%, NOx by 50%, and particulate matter by 99% vs conventional fuel.
• Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) Multi-purpose offshore support vessels including LNG-powered PSVs with hybrid battery systems, DP2 dynamic positioning, Fi-Fi 2 firefighting, and oil spill recovery. Delivered to Borealis Maritime / Viking Supply Ships AB.
• Tugboats (B860 / H-series) Multi-purpose tugboats for the Polish Navy. Tasks include combat security, logistic support, technical evacuation, rescue operations, cargo transport, pollution neutralization, and torpedo retrieval. Ice class for operation with icebreakers.
• Buoy Tenders Multi-purpose vessels for maritime authority operations including navigational marking, buoy handling, hydrographic surveys, firefighting, search and rescue, towing, icebreaking, and oil spill control. Delivered Zodiac II and Planeta I to Polish maritime offices.
• Icebreakers Linear icebreakers for State Water Management Company Wody Polskie in Szczecin (Ocelot and Tarpan). Designed to widen fairway cuts behind head icebreakers and prevent secondary ice jams on the Oder River.
• Strażak-28 Firefighting Vessel

Quantifiable outcome

• Vessels built with total length of 90 km, approximately 1/8 of Polish shoreline
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2025Scottish shipowner selected Remontowa Shipbuilding to execute a prestigious contract for seven electric ferries as part of CMAL's Small Vessel Replacement Program. Project co-funded by Scottish Government for operation on Clyde and Hebrides routes.
• Saab Kockums ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Swedish company Saab serves as prime contractor for Polish Navy SIGINT (DELFIN) program. Contract signed with Polish Armament Agency for design, construction, delivery and logistical support of two radio-electronic reconnaissance ships. Remontowa Shipbuilding constructs the vessels under Saab's supervision, with design support from Polish company MMC.
• Torghatten Nord AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian ferry operator ordering hybrid passenger-car ferries from Remontowa Shipbuilding. Multiple ferries under construction for Torghatten Nord operations in Norway.
• NorledcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Norwegian ferry operator, one of the largest in Norway with fleet of about 80 ferries. Remontowa has built multiple battery hybrid and LNG ferries for Norled including the award-winning Festøya ferry. Once current orders complete, 10 Remontowa-built vessels will operate in Norled's fleet.
• BC FerriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest ferry operator in North America contracted Remontowa Shipbuilding for multiple Salish class LNG-powered ferries as part of Clean Futures Plan. Vessels are the first LNG-powered ferries in BC Ferries fleet.
• Ośrodek Badawczo-Rozwojowy Centrum Techniki Morskiej S.A. (CTM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish research and development institution part of consortium with Remontowa Shipbuilding for Kormoran II minehunter program. Developed and delivered Integrated Combat System including command support, passive defense, underwater observation system, and mine destruction charges.
• PGZ Stocznia WojennacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Armament Group warship shipyard partnered in Kormoran II minehunter consortium and Miecznik (frigate) program. Remontowa Shipbuilding officially joined PGZ-Miecznik Consortium in June 2021.
• PGZ-Miecznik ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium tasked with supplying three frigates for Polish Navy. Remontowa Shipbuilding joined the consortium in June 2021 as part of Poland's naval modernization program.
• LMG MarincoreTechnology or IntegrationNorwegian marine design company providing vessel designs including LMG 120-DEH for battery hybrid ferries and LMG 60-DEH for Transport for London ferries. Design office provides complete class documentation and design specifications.
• Marine Design & Consulting (RMDC)coreTechnology or IntegrationDesign office within Remontowa Holding providing working documentation for vessel construction. Responsible for detailed engineering designs and construction drawings for ferries and other vessels.
• Remontowa HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent capital group containing Remontowa Shipbuilding and multiple specialized companies including design offices, electrical systems, hydroster systems, coating & equipment, and lighting technology companies.
• Polish NavycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary naval customer for military vessels including Kormoran II minehunters, SIGINT ships, tugboat series, and future Miecznik frigates. Strategic defense procurement program.
• Polish Armament AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment agency commissioning naval vessels through competitive procurement including SIGINT ships, minehunters, and future frigate programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Meyer Turku: Finnish shipyard building large passenger ships including ferries and cruise vessels. Comparable to Remontowa in ferry construction capabilities, particularly for the Baltic and Northern European operators that are Remontowa's core customer base.
• Fincantieri: Italian major shipbuilder and one of the world's largest, with strong positions in cruise ships, ferries, and naval vessels. Operates Vard for offshore vessels. Competes with Remontowa on European ferry newbuilds and is a benchmark large-incumbent peer.
• Naval Group: French state-owned naval defense company building warships and submarines for the French Navy and export customers. A broad incumbent in the European naval shipbuilding space with which Remontowa competes for naval programs in allied and export markets.
• Damen Shipyards: Large Dutch shipbuilding group with a broad portfolio spanning naval, patrol, offshore, ferries, and special vessels. Competes with Remontowa across multiple vessel categories and is a frequent bidder on European ferry and naval tenders.

Direct peers

• Cammell Laird: UK shipyard in Birkenhead focused on naval and commercial vessel construction and refit, including Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Royal Navy work. Comparable to Remontowa's naval vessel segment and a potential partner/competitor for UK Ministry of Defence and allied programs.
• Havyard: Norwegian shipbuilder and designer producing offshore vessels, ferries, and specialized ships. Comparable to Remontowa in building hybrid and electric ferries for Norwegian operators and in the offshore supply vessel segment.
• Austal: Australian shipbuilder with aluminum catamaran ferries and naval patrol vessels, operating in Australia, USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Comparable to Remontowa in ferry and military vessel segments, particularly in commercial fast-ferry and naval patrol boat markets.
• Ulstein: Norwegian shipyard and ship design company specializing in offshore vessels, AHTS, PSVs, and specialized ships. Highly comparable to Remontowa's offshore and special-vessel work, including cable lay and platform supply segments.
• Vard: Norwegian offshore and specialized vessel builder (Fincantieri subsidiary) producing PSVs, AHTS, cable lay vessels, and other offshore units. Directly comparable to Remontowa's offshore vessel product line including Coey Viking and Cooper Viking PSVs.
• Fosen Yard: Norwegian shipyard building ferries and offshore vessels, including hybrid and electric ferries for Norwegian operators. Directly competes with Remontowa on Scandinavian ferry contracts for operators like Norled and Torghatten.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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