Rheinmetall and MSC, which won the auction for Mangalia Shipyard, plan to transform the facility into a dual-use production centre. The shipyard is expected to play a key role in the construction of two patrol vessels and two diving support vessels ordered by Romania.
Rheinmetall and Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have won the auction to acquire Mangalia Shipyard, located south of Constanța, Romania. The transaction, valued at approximately €138 million, is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks. The acquisition cost will reportedly be shared by the two companies. The facility will be capable of carrying out civilian and military shipbuilding operations in parallel for domestic and international markets. To this end, the shipyard is planned to be divided into separate production areas and security zones.
Mangalia Shipyard in Military Shipbuilding Projects
Mangalia Shipyard is expected to play a key role for Rheinmetall in the construction of two 96-metre offshore patrol vessels and two 43-metre diving support vessels ordered by the Romanian government. The company also aims to use the shipyard as a hub for future military shipbuilding projects, strengthening its scalable production infrastructure and regional presence in Southeastern Europe.
Tim Wagner, CEO of Rheinmetall Naval Systems, stated that Mangalia Shipyard will undergo extensive expansion and modernisation following the completion of the acquisition. Wagner explained that upgrading the existing infrastructure and improving production conditions will ensure that the shipyard’s capacity meets future requirements. He also noted that these efforts will support the shipyard’s long-term involvement in strategic projects in Southeastern Europe and strengthen Rheinmetall’s industrial presence in the region.
Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall has been operating in Romania since 2024 through Rheinmetall Automecanica, located in Mediaș.
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