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Employers warn Romanian Govt. over imminent collapse of Damen Shipyards Mangalia

March 19, 2024

The 1,500 employees of Damen Shipyards Mangalia in Romania urged the Government to address the imminent collapse of the company as the Dutch group is pulling out of the management and is canceling the partnership contracts in response to legislative changes. 

The trade union at Damen Shipyards Mangalia warns that the shipyard’s activity may cease for a long period while the company itself faces significant debts and risks a litigation process with Damen,

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