Gdansk shipyard (Poland) wants to produce for the army
Stocznia Gdansk, where the “Solidarnosc” trade union was founded, sees its chance in army production.
Stocznia Gdansk shipyard which has recently been split from Gdynia, wants to launch production in totally new markets.
“Cenzin is one of our shareholders. We want to deliver steel elements to different types of armament for the company. We have already applied for a suitable license”, Andrzej Jaworski, Stocznia Gdansk CEO said.
He expects the permission as early as this month. He does not want to reveal details of possible contracts with Cenzin.
Some experts warn that civil shipyards do not deal in the army sector however the CEO assures that contracts for the army would be among the most profitable ones.
The Gdansk shipyard has problems with contracts today. It has orders for steel constructions and only one ship – for Stocznia Gdynia. Rumors say the shipyards have not reached agreement concerning the financing of the project. New contracts were supposed to be signed at the end of March or beginning of April. Today, Gdansk shipyard representatives talk about the end of April rather. Clients may be waiting for European Commission’s decision concerning state subsidies for the shipyard. EC could demand drastic capacity cut in Stocznia Gdansk.
Stocznia Gdansk shipyard which has recently been split from Gdynia, wants to launch production in totally new markets.
“Cenzin is one of our shareholders. We want to deliver steel elements to different types of armament for the company. We have already applied for a suitable license”, Andrzej Jaworski, Stocznia Gdansk CEO said.
He expects the permission as early as this month. He does not want to reveal details of possible contracts with Cenzin.
Some experts warn that civil shipyards do not deal in the army sector however the CEO assures that contracts for the army would be among the most profitable ones.
The Gdansk shipyard has problems with contracts today. It has orders for steel constructions and only one ship – for Stocznia Gdynia. Rumors say the shipyards have not reached agreement concerning the financing of the project. New contracts were supposed to be signed at the end of March or beginning of April. Today, Gdansk shipyard representatives talk about the end of April rather. Clients may be waiting for European Commission’s decision concerning state subsidies for the shipyard. EC could demand drastic capacity cut in Stocznia Gdansk.