Expanding Maritime Industry Capacity: Western Shipyard Group Is Building a New Dock

Lithuania’s largest maritime engineering group is further expanding its ship repair capacity. The project by Western Shipyard Group (WSG), which is part of the Estonian-owned BLRT Grupp, includes the construction of a new floating dock and upgrades to related infrastructure, enabling the company to handle more and larger-scale orders in Klaipėda. 

The new infrastructure will make it possible to service larger and more technically complex vessels, improve operational efficiency, and expand the scope of ship repair and modernisation services. Once the project is completed, the company expects to be able to repair at least 10% more vessels each year. More than 95% of ship repair and modernisation work carried out in Lithuania serves foreign markets, giving the investment significant export potential.

The project will help strengthen the engineering capabilities of the Klaipėda region. As ship repair capacity grows and the number of technically complex projects increases, demand for skilled specialists will also rise. In preparation, Western Shipyard Group is continuing to expand cooperation with academic partners and vocational education and training institutions, as well as its student scholarship programme. Local contractors are expected to carry out the work required to integrate the new infrastructure, helping to involve regional businesses and create value in the Klaipėda region.