Serviciul Maritim Român

Serviciul Maritim Român (SMR), established in 1895 and headquartered in Bucharest, operates Romania’s maritime services network, delivering pilotage, towage, salvage, and vessel traffic management across the Black Sea and Danube‑Delta waterways. SMR’s fleet comprises 28 multi‑purpose tugs, five pilot launch vessels, and three dedicated salvage ships totaling 12 000 GT, enabling year‑round navigation support for commercial and offshore traffic. Through subsidiaries such as Romex Shipping and Danube‑Maritime Logistics, the group coordinates over 1.2 million TEU of container movement annually, while maintaining compliance with IMO and EU maritime safety standards. SMR’s strategic partnerships enhance port‑call efficiency for carriers operating Bucharest‑Băneasa and Constanţa terminals. References: Wikipedia↗ IMO↗