ICE, Europe's largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy, has expanded the design facilities of its subsidiary in Galati, Romania and is recruiting 50 additional engineers to help deliver its order book. That brings the number of employees to 350, most of whom are working on current contracts both in the commercial and offshore sector and puts ICE in a robust position from which to start 2016.
At a time when many companies are laying off employees, ICE’s expansion has added a new annex containing yet another modern office landscape with associated meeting room and other facilities to its 8,000 square meter design center. This latest investment brings the total spend at ICE’s Galati facilities to several times what was required under the privatisation agreement when the former ship research institute was acquired fifteen years ago. Regular investments since then have provided the company with substantial building upgrades, up to the minute IT hardware and software, as well as comprehensive training and development.
Steinar Draegebo, Chairman of the ICE group of companies, commented: “ICE is a well-kept secret. Our success is centred on solid business practices - competitive rates, robust delivery processes and extensive experience that draws on half a century of successfully delivering marine engineering projects.”
He continued: “I’m optimistic for the coming year in which we will continue to deliver engineering and design to our customers, while developing new partnerships in new markets. In a period when everyone must focus on cost savings, potential clients are gradually realising that ICE delivers world-class marine design services at very competitive rates, compared with many of the more well-known international design firms.”
As a result of the continuous expansion, ICE is recruiting and would like to hear from suitable, highly skilled individuals who are interested in joining the team. Potential candidates can email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. attaching a CV and cover letter of experience.
