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Group 301

Building of ships and floating structures

This macroeconomic division covers the construction, repair and maintenance of ships, boats and floating structures, from commercial and passenger vessels to platforms for marine operations. If your business builds or repairs civil ships, offers dry dock services or produces floating structures, this CAEN code is the right one for you.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Construction of commercial and passenger ships Construction of floating structures (scaffolds
  • ✅ pontoons
  • ✅ docks) Construction of pleasure and sporting boats Construction of fishing vessels and specialized ships Repair and maintenance of ships Construction of floating platforms for marine operations

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Construction of wooden sporting boats (CAEN 1629)
  • ❌ Construction of parts for ships from plastic materials (CAEN 2229)
  • ❌ Construction of engines for ships (CAEN 2811-2815)
  • ❌ Construction of navigation instruments (CAEN 2651)
  • ❌ Ship breaking (CAEN 3831)

Subordinate Structure

3011 Construction of civil ships and floating structures
→
3012 Construction of sports and leisure boats
→
3013 Construction of warships and military vessels
→

Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Shipbuilding Industry in Romania

The shipbuilding industry in Romania has a long tradition, with renowned shipyards such as those in Galați, Constanța or Brăila. This macroeconomic division, coded CAEN 301, plays an essential role in the national economy, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs and contributing significantly to exports. The construction of civil ships, from cargo ships and tankers to passenger vessels and pleasure boats, represents a complex activity that involves a wide range of engineering and technological skills. Moreover, ship repair and maintenance activities, as well as the construction of floating structures such as docks, pontoons and platforms for marine operations, complete the scope of this category. From a macroeconomic perspective, the Romanian naval sector has experienced fluctuating evolution, with periods of sustained growth and others of decline, influenced by global demand for maritime transport and the price of raw materials. Entrepreneurs operating in this niche face challenges such as fierce international competition, the need to constantly invest in technology and modernization, rigorous compliance with environmental and safety standards, as well as demand fluctuations generated by global economic cycles. Nevertheless, Romania holds a competitive advantage through its skilled workforce and tradition in the field, making it an important player in the European shipbuilding industry.