Based in Varna, Bulgaria, HELLENIKA LLC. is an established industrial enterprise specialized in ship repair, marine maintenance, and vessel conversion services. Founded in 1998 as a small independent workshop focused on engine repairs, the company has expanded its operational scope over more than two decades to become a significant technical contractor within the Black Sea maritime sector. Today, it functions as a comprehensive shipyard and industrial service provider, delivering dry-docking solutions and afloat repairs to shipowners and operators across the region and beyond.
The company maintains a robust operational footprint in Bulgaria’s primary ports, Varna and Burgas. Its production infrastructure covers approximately 10,000 square meters, integrating specialized workshops for mechanical, steel, piping, and electrical work. These facilities allow the company to execute complex projects ranging from routine class surveys to emergency structural repairs. Key assets include access to dry-docking capabilities suitable for vessels up to 160 meters in length, alongside extensive quay areas equipped with cranes to support alongside repairs. The technical division handles a wide spectrum of tasks, including hull cleaning, abrasive blasting, high-quality painting, and the fabrication of steel structures.
Beyond its static facilities, HELLENIKA LLC. is recognized for its mobility and global reach through the deployment of "riding squads." These specialized mobile teams—comprising certified welders, fitters, mechanics, and electricians—travel worldwide to perform voyage repairs and maintenance onboard vessels at sea or in foreign ports. This capability allows the company to minimize vessel downtime by conducting essential engine overhauls, piping renewal, and system upgrades while the ship remains in operation.
The organization’s technical portfolio also addresses modern regulatory and efficiency requirements. It has developed specific competencies in the installation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) and the servicing of marine turbochargers, auxiliary machinery, and automation systems. With a workforce of approximately 200 qualified professionals, the company manages projects 24/7, serving a diverse client base that includes commercial fleets trading in the East Mediterranean and Black Sea. Through its evolution from a local workshop to a multi-disciplinary contractor, HELLENIKA LLC. continues to play a vital role in supporting the operational readiness and seaworthiness of the regional and international merchant fleet.
