Crnogorska Plovidba 【2025-2026】

The ultimate turning point for the fleet occurred in June 2025 in the United States.

All vessels are managed in compliance with international standards (ISM Code, IMO regulations). They typically sail under for operational flexibility.

With the company in a dire state, the government's response was not a rescue plan but a decision to sell. In July 2025, the government approved the sale of both Kotor and Dvadesetprvi Maj . The official justification cited the company's inability to service its loan from the China Exim Bank and the fact that the government, under state aid rules, had no legal grounds to provide further financial support. The sale, the government argued, was to avoid the ships being seized by foreign creditors and sold at a loss.

Crnogorska plovidba AD Obala 13. jula bb, 85000 Bar, Montenegro Tel: +382 30 311 000 Email: info@cplov.com Website: www.cplov.com (basic corporate site) crnogorska plovidba

Dan 7 — Herceg Novi → Bar (duža etapa ili povratak preko Tivat/Pržno)

: Each ship has a gross tonnage of approximately 22,456 and a length of 179.9 meters.

[Verse 1] G - G7 - C - C7 Crna Gora, zemlja mora (Montenegro, land of the sea) G - G7 - C - C7 Zdravo, more, što te volim toliko (Hello, sea, how much I love you) The ultimate turning point for the fleet occurred

: The fleet traditionally consists of two "Handy" type bulk carriers (35,000 DWT each), named the m/v 21. maj Business Activities

The story of begins in 1945, in the immediate aftermath of World War II. As part of the former Yugoslavia, Montenegro (then a republic) sought to utilize its natural advantage—the deep-water port of Bar. Officially established in 1945, the company started with a modest fleet of captured or salvaged vessels.

Despite initial optimism, Crnogorska Plovidba suffered from chronic structural and financial inefficiencies. The company relied heavily on state-backed loans, accumulating a massive . With the company in a dire state, the

Press release from the 76th Cabinet session - Vlada Crne Gore

Following its modern independence, Montenegro sought to restore its once-proud maritime heritage. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs established Crnogorska Plovidba to build a modern fleet of dry bulk carriers ("bulkcarriers"). The goal was to secure employment for local seafarers, stimulate domestic maritime education, and ensure regional logistics infrastructure independence.

contracts. Recent reports indicate the "Dvadesetprvi Maj" was chartered to the company "Oldendorf" for a period of six to nine months. Legal & Finance

They do not operate container or passenger services – strictly dry bulk.

Dan 1 — Bar → Sutomore → Ulcinj (≈25–35 NM)