Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos visited Skaramanga Shipyards, which have been designated as a Strategic Investment.
Mr. Theodorikakos, accompanied by Secretary General for Private Investment Stellina Siarapi, met with Skaramanga Shipyards President George Prokopiou and CEO Miltiadis Varvitsiotis. He was given a tour of the facilities and briefed on the extensive modernization program currently underway, aimed at reestablishing the shipyard as a major hub for heavy industry and shipping.
The focus of the visit was on the investments being made to upgrade the shipyard’s critical infrastructure, equipment, and operational capabilities. In this context, 20 million euros have already been allocated for restoration and modernization work, while a broader 100-million-euro investment program is underway to fully utilize the facilities in the coming years.
Since 2023, 118 ships have been serviced, and the shipyards currently have the capacity to service up to 60 ships of all types per year. Skaramanga Shipyards employs 200 workers on a permanent basis, while during peak periods, total employment—including partner crews and specialized technicians—can increase significantly, reaching up to 700 people.
The Minister of Development was briefed on the shipyard’s capabilities to support projects with high technical requirements, in both the commercial and defense sectors. At the Skaramanga facilities, a repair and modernization project is already underway on the submarine“Papanikolis,”while the infrastructure, the shipyards’ dry docks and expertise create the conditions for participation in complex shipbuilding, ship repair, and defense projects.
In a statement following the visit, Mr. Theodorikakos said:
“Skaramanga Shipyards has been included in the Ministry of Development’s Strategic Investments, and a major upgrade program is currently underway. After the challenges of recent years, the shipyards are growing again, repair berths are filling up, there is a steady flow of work, and this is yet another positive sign for the industrial reconstruction of our country. We are very interested in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry.
They represent production, know-how, new and well-paid jobs, and national strength. Greece is a major maritime power and must also have a strong shipbuilding base. Skaramanga Shipyards, with their strategic geographical location, large dry docks, and heavy industrial infrastructure, constitute a critical foundation for the revival of the country’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry. We support every serious effort that strengthens Greek industry, creates new jobs, and transforms our country’s potential into a real prospect for growth.”