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The AB Vakarų laivų gamykla (VLG) group of companies is completing the implementation of a quarter-century strategic plan to repair Panamax, Postpanamax and Aframax-type vessels. The first floating dock for this purpose, which is the largest in the Baltic States and has a carrying capacity of 33,000 tons, has already been built at its permanent site. It will accept the repair of the first ship as soon as the final preparations have been completed.
Arnoldas Šileika, CEO of the VLG Group, emphasizes that the company is finally opening the door to a completely new market, where many more opportunities await. After the completion of the first phase of the Malku Bay infrastructure development project, the VLG Group’s ship repair capacity will increase several times and will contribute significantly to the growth of the group’s sales, which is very important in the slowdown in the global economy.
“The completion of this phase of the Malku Bay infrastructure development project is a joyous historic moment for us. The activities of the VLG group of companies will reach a whole new level, allowing them to compete on equal terms with the companies. for the repair of the largest ships in Western Europe. To achieve this goal, we have invested 100 million in the development of technology and production for three years. Eur, but such results would not have been possible without the contribution of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Klaipeda State Port Authority. This project is undoubtedly a great example of a public-private partnership, and we now look forward to getting back together. We plan to increase our ship repair capacity several times as production volumes increase, will They will create up to several hundred new jobs and additional taxes will be generated from incoming ships to the state. We will create a new added value for the clients of the group of companies, the company itself, the port of Klaipeda, the city and all of Lithuania, ”said A. Šileika in the press release.
According to him, the Malkai Bay infrastructure development project is currently among the priority projects of the Port Authority. Dredging of the bay at 14.5m has been completed and the bunks used by companies operating in the bay are being rebuilt. After renovation of docks 135-136, the first stage of rebuilding the company’s leased docks will be completed. It is also necessary to implement a second phase aimed at developing and improving maritime transport in Malku Bay.
A. Šileika points out that it is precisely because of the docks in the company’s territory that most questions are now being asked.
“The factory was built over half a century ago, so the existing leased infrastructure is physically worn out, no longer meets modern shipping trends and needs, limits the company’s ability to use its technological potential, ship repair and stowage capacities.The second stage of the reconstruction of the company’s dock would complete the Malku Bay development project, thus improving the conditions for the port companies located here, navigation in the water area, where it would be possible convert ships up to 300 meters long. We hope that a joint effort will find solutions that justify the necessary investments, and that the return to the state of ship repair and construction will be properly evaluated, “emphasizes the head of VLG.
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