As GLO Marine celebrates nine years of continuous evolution, the company stands as a recognised engineering partner for vessel upgrades, retrofit projects and maritime decarbonisation solutions across Europe. What began in Romania, with a small team focused on ship design, has grown into a multidisciplinary organisation supporting shipowners, fleet managers and technical teams all over Europe and not only.

Today, GLO Marine is known not only for its engineering capabilities, but for its ability to connect design, planning, and on-board execution into one streamlined, practical workflow. This hands-on approach has positioned the company as a trusted partner for the maritime retrofit market, especially for shipowners preparing their fleets for stricter environmental regulations, fuel-saving upgrades and new operational demands.

What GLO Marine does today: Integrated retrofit & Vessel upgrade solutions

GLO Marine specialises in delivering end-to-end retrofit solutions for commercial vessels navigating European and international waters. The company manages complex engineering and installation scopes, ensuring that upgrades are safe, efficient and fully compatible with real onboard conditions.

Its expertise covers a wide range of retrofit and upgrade activities:

Decarbonisation and energy-efficiency retrofits
(EEXI/CII upgrades, alternative fuels readiness, energy-saving devices)
System integrations and vessel modernisations
Conversions and structural or systems modifications
Feasibility studies, technical assessments and 3D scanning
On-site supervision, installation support and commissioning

Across these projects, GLO Marine plays a critical role in bridging the gap between drawings and reality, ensuring that what is engineered can be installed, integrated and operated smoothly by the crew.

“We started with the vision of becoming one of Europe’s leading engineering companies, and nine years later we are firmly on that path, as a trusted vessel upgrade partner. It’s a journey built on hard work and passionate people.”— Liviu Gălățanu, Managing Director

The team behind the projects: A multidisciplinary engineering force

GLO Marine’s growth has been powered by its people. From its headquarters in Romania to shipyards and ports across Europe, the company has built a team with the skills required to manage full-lifecycle retrofit projects.

Today, the organisation includes:

Naval architects
Structural engineers
Electrical and systems engineers
Mechanical and piping designers
Project coordinators and planners
Site engineers, supervisors and commissioning specialists

This comprehensive skillset allows GLO Marine to stay hands-on from the early design phase all the way to installation, testing and delivery at the shipyard. Engineering teams work closely with on-site personnel to quickly respond to challenges, update designs and ensure seamless integration on board.

“You can see our nine-year journey in the capability of the team we have today. We now hold all in-house skills needed to deliver demanding retrofit projects from start to finish.” — Alin Pohilcă, Operations Director

Looking ahead: Growing with the future of decarbonisation & maritime innovation

As the global maritime industry accelerates toward net-zero targets, alternative fuels and performance optimisation, shipowners across Europe face increasing pressure to upgrade their fleets. GLO Marine remains committed to this shift by:

Strengthening engineering and on-board execution capabilities
Investing in advanced digital tools and technical expertise
Expanding regional presence in key maritime hubs
Staying close to the operational realities on board vessels

With nine years of steady development, GLO Marine has shaped a clear identity: practical, technically strong, flexible, and deeply experienced in real retrofit work.

The company’s mission for the coming years is simple yet ambitious—continue evolving as a trusted European partner for complex vessel retrofits, delivering results that stand up to the challenges of modern maritime operations.

A final word of appreciation

As GLO Marine steps into its next stage of evolution, the company recognises the people and partnerships that shaped its journey. The trust received from clients and collaborators across Europe has been a driving force behind every advancement, opening the door to challenging projects that strengthened its expertise.

Equally, the dedication of the GLO Marine team, those on board vessels, in shipyards, and behind the engineering desks, has been essential to every milestone achieved. Their commitment, precision and teamwork continue to define the company’s identity. With this foundation of strong partnerships and a resilient, skilled team, GLO Marine looks ahead with confidence to the opportunities and responsibilities that the future of maritime retrofit brings.