Progress on SE-114 buoy-laying vessel for the Maritime Office in Szczecin
Construction of the SE-114 buoy-laying vessel at Stocznia Szczecińska “Wulkan” sp. z o.o. has entered a key new phase. On 2 December 2025, the shipyard began the assembly of the hull structure. The first section installed was S11 of block B2, weighing approximately 4,700 kg, marking the start of the assembly of the vessel’s main hull components.
In brief
Stocznia Szczecińska Wulkan began on 2 December 2025 the assembly of the hull structure of the SE-114 project vessel for the Maritime Office in Szczecin. The first element installed was section S11 of block B2, weighing around 4,700 kilograms. Design work is being carried out by Seatech Engineering, the classification documentation is in the final stage of agreement with Polski Rejestr Statków, and the detail design hull documentation has already been sent to production. Seatech Engineering has also released a preliminary interior concept for the vessel.
Representatives from Wulkan Shipyard, the Maritime Office in Szczecin, and the Polish Register of Shipping (PRS) were present on site to review the progress and discuss the upcoming stages of construction. As highlighted during the meeting, the project is proceeding according to schedule.
Meanwhile, design work carried out by Seatech Engineering continues to advance. The class documentation is in its final stage, with final technical arrangements being completed in coordination with PRS. The hull detail design documentation has already been released for production, allowing the shipyard to proceed smoothly with the subsequent assembly phases. The technical part of the tender for the vessel’s main equipment is also nearing completion.
In addition, Seatech Engineering has shared an initial interior concept, providing an early view of the planned layout and functional design of the onboard spaces.
The SE-114 project demonstrates effective collaboration between a Polish design office, the national classification society PRS, and Wulkan Shipyard, highlighting the growing capabilities of the domestic shipbuilding industry in delivering specialised service vessels.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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