“New era” (since 1997)

A “new era” for “Baltija” began in April 1997, when the majority of the yard's shares was taken over by Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd, a member of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. The new Danish partner has invested heavily in the modernization of equipment, the building of new blasting/ painting halls and the establishment of a design engineering centre.

This gave “Baltija” the opportunity to increase its steel construction output, and also improved its competitiveness in building the modern turn-key vessels.

From 1997 “Baltija” has built and delivered three Escort Azimuth Stern-Drive Tugs, four Stand-by Supply Vessels (two AHT and two OFT) and series of 10 fire-fighting harbour tugs.

Fire Fighting ASD Harbour Tug “SVITZER MARS”