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GLO Marine Celebrates 8 Years and Opens New Bucharest Office

GLO Marine is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Bucharest, a key step in its development as a vessel upgrade partner and decarbonisation retrofit specialist. This milestone comes as the company marks its 8th anniversary, reflecting years of dedication, bold decisions, and a relentless commitment to delivering top-tier integrated services to its clients and the maritime industry.

The GLO Marine Bucharest office is strategically located near the Bucharest airport, making it more accessible to both clients and collaborators. This new space is designed to be much more than a workspace—it will be a hub for collaboration, enabling business development and fostering new initiatives. Among these are the company’s expanding focus on decarbonization projects, the formation of a specialized team for electrical installations, and the internal development of expertise in oil and gas systems.

By positioning ourselves closer to our clients, we aim to better understand and address their evolving needs in an industry that is rapidly changing. Retrofitting existing vessels with new technologies requires flexibility, a deep understanding of technical systems, and the ability to act quickly. This new office allows us to deliver on these more effectively while continuing to serve as a reliable partner who can step in as our clients’ vessel upgrade department whenever needed.

“The decision to focus solely on retrofit and vessel upgrade services was a courageous one, made with the belief that dedicating ourselves to a single area would allow us to excel. That focus, coupled with the hard work of a committed and multiskilled team, has been instrumental in taking GLO Marine from a small engineering company to one of Europe’s few end-to-end vessel upgrade partners.” Said Liviu Galatanu, GLO Marine’s General Manager. 

As we celebrate 8 years in the industry, we look back with gratitude for the trust of our clients and the dedication of our team. Our journey has been defined by hands-on work, a willingness to take risks, and a focus on finding practical solutions to complex challenges. Moving forward, we remain committed to these principles as we continue to grow and help shape the future of maritime engineering.

About GLO Marine
Founded in 2016, GLO Marine provides fully integrated vessel retrofit and upgrade solutions, offering services that range from feasibility studies to installation. With a strong work ethic and a client-focused approach, GLO Marine has built a reputation as a reliable partner for the maritime industry.

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