Apatin Shipyard

Shipyards

Apatin Shipyard, situated in the town of Apatin in Serbia, has a long history of shipbuilding and repair services. Established in the mid-20th century, the shipyard has evolved over the years and became known for constructing various types of vessels, including cargo ships, tankers, and special-purpose boats. The strategic location of Apatin on the banks of the Danube River has played a significant role in the shipyard's development, enabling easy access to one of Europe's major waterways.

The shipyard's facilities are equipped to handle a range of shipbuilding and repair tasks, including hull construction, engine installation, and outfitting. Over the years, Apatin Shipyard has built a reputation for quality and reliability, attracting clients from both domestic and international markets.

In recent years, the shipyard has also focused on modernization and expanding its capabilities to meet contemporary industry standards. This includes implementing advanced technologies and adhering to stringent environmental regulations. These efforts have helped the company maintain its competitive edge in the shipbuilding industry.

The Apatin Shipyard contributes significantly to the local economy by creating jobs and fostering related industries. It also plays a vital role in Serbia's industrial landscape, leveraging its history, expertise, and strategic location to remain relevant in the ever-evolving maritime sector.

Ships

WILSON SAGA

General Cargo (single deck) | Flag: Cyprus | Port: LIMASSOL

WILSON SKAW

General Cargo (single deck) | Flag: Barbados | Port: BRIDGETOWN

WILSON STADT

General Cargo (single deck) | Flag: Malta | Port: VALLETTA

WILSON SUND

General Cargo (single deck) | Flag: Cyprus | Port: LIMASSOL

Maritime News

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

15 hours ago

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the U.S. had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday.The U.S. has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.The U.S.

Fincantieri, Princess Ink Deal for Three LNG-Fueled Ships

4 days ago

Fincantieri and Princess Cruises signed an agreement for the construction of three new LNG-powered cruise ships. The vessel, part of a new “Voyager” class, will be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard, with deliveries scheduled for 2035, 2038 and 2039. While financial details were not disclosed, the contract has been described as significant and remains subject to financing and standard conditions.Each ship will be approximately 183,000 gross tons and carry around 4,700 passengers, placing them among the larger vessels in the Princess fleet.

Cruise Shipbuilding Keeps European Yards Busy to mid-2030s

4 days ago

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Fincantieri Wins First U.S. Navy LSM Contract, Advances 35-Ship Program

5 days ago

Fincantieri has secured its first contract under the U.S. Navy’s Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program, marking an early step in what could become a 35-vessel procurement central to future expeditionary operations.The $30 million award to Fincantieri Marine Group covers long-lead materials procurement and engineering work for the first four vessels. The contract enables the yard to begin early-stage industrial preparation, with construction expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.The LSM program is designed to support distributed maritime operations, a concept increasingly emphasized by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.

Sanctioned China-Linked Tanker Turns Back to Hormuz after Gulf Exit

5 days ago

The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports.U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday after weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal."During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade," the U.S. Central Command saidon X, adding that six vessels complied with directions from U.S. forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port.