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Crnogorska Plovidba: Exploring the Maritime Heritage of Montenegro

Current Fleet Strategy

This article is part of a series on leading enterprises of the Western Balkans. Last updated: October 2024.

Crnogorska plovidba was established in the early 21st century with the strategic goal of nationalizing the maritime transport sector, which had seen a decline following the breakup of Yugoslavia. Its creation was a deliberate effort by the government to own and operate its own fleet, reducing dependency on foreign shippers and creating jobs for Montenegrin seafarers. As a joint-stock company listed on the Montenegrin stock exchanges, it represents a key asset in the country's blue economy. Fleet and Operations crnogorska plovidba

• Chartering department: chartering@coplov.me (official email)
• Operations: ops@coplov.me
• Phone: +382 (0)32 325 100 (Kotor headquarters)

• 2022–2023: The company benefited from increased tonnage demand due to supply chain shifts after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (alternative grain routes, longer voyages).
• 2024: Announced a strategic review – potential acquisition of one modern ultramax vessel to replace older tonnage.
• ESG focus: Implementing energy efficiency measures (slow steaming, hull coatings) to reduce CO₂ per ton-mile.
• Future challenge: Transitioning to decarbonized shipping (alternative fuels like methanol or ammonia) remains financially difficult for a small owner.

Key financial notes (publicly available from annual reports):

Shanghai Shipyard

The company was founded with the ambition of returning Montenegro to the international shipping market. Its operations centered on two bulk carriers, both built at the in China and delivered in 2012: MV Kotor : A 35,000 DWT "Handy" type vessel. MV 21. Maj : Identical sister ship, also 35,000 DWT. Chartering department: chartering@coplov