Blasting & Painting
Trained surface preparation and coating crews for hull maintenance, tank interiors, and deck refurbishment.
Maritime Workforce Solutions
Skilled Maritime
Teams, Delivered.
We supply trained crews of painters, welders, fitters, and general workers for ship repair and construction projects across Western Europe — fully compliant, rapidly deployed.
4
Target Markets
40+
Shipyards Mapped
7–10
Days Mobilization
About Us
Romanian Expertise,
Romanian Expertise,
European Standards
Hartwell Maritime SRL is a Romanian workforce solutions company specializing in the maritime and shipbuilding sector. We recruit, select, and deploy teams of skilled and semi-skilled workers for ship repair, renovation, construction, and maintenance projects across Western Europe.
Founded by experienced professionals with backgrounds in engineering, operations management, and international business, we bridge the gap between Western Europe's chronic labour shortage and Romania's available, motivated workforce.
100%
EU Compliant
48h
Replacement Guarantee
A1
Certified Workers
24/7
On-site Support
Our Services
Comprehensive Maritime
Comprehensive Maritime
Workforce Solutions
From general labour to specialized trades — we provide the skilled workforce your shipyard project demands.
Welding
Certified welders (MIG, TIG, ARC) for structural repairs, piping systems, and new construction projects.
Fitting & Assembly
Mechanical fitters and pipe installers for engine rooms, ballast systems, and vessel interiors.
Insulation & Outfitting
Interior outfitting crews for cruise ships — insulation, cabin assembly, HVAC ducting, and finishing works.
General Labour
Reliable helpers for industrial cleaning, scaffolding assistance, material handling, and site support.
Project Management
On-site supervisors, weekly reporting, timesheet management, and full administrative support for your project.
How It Works
From Request to Deployment
From Request to Deployment
in 5 Clear Steps
A streamlined process designed for speed and reliability — so you get the crew you need, when you need them.
Needs Assessment
You share your project scope — trades needed, team size, timeline, and location.
Crew Selection
We hand-pick workers from our database, matching skills and experience to your requirements.
Documentation
A1 certificates, posted worker notifications, insurance, contracts — all handled by us.
Deployment
Transport and accommodation organized. Your team arrives on-site, ready to work.
Ongoing Support
On-site supervision, weekly reporting, timesheet management, and 48-hour replacement guarantee.
Serving Europe's Largest Shipyards
From Rotterdam to Palermo — we deploy skilled crews where they're needed most.
Our Markets
Serving Western Europe's
Serving Western Europe's
Major Shipbuilding Hubs
Strategically positioned to deploy crews across four key maritime markets.
The Netherlands
Home to Europe's largest port — Rotterdam — and Damen Shipyards Group with 12+ repair locations.
Germany
Major naval centres on the northern coast. Defence spending growth driving massive demand.
Norway
Strong offshore and specialized vessel industry. Highest margins for subcontractors in the region.
Italy
Western Europe's largest shipbuilding industry. Fincantieri operates 8 yards with a €41B backlog.
Why Hartwell Maritime
Built for Reliability,
Built for Reliability,
Not Just Price
We compete on quality, compliance, and speed — not a race to the bottom.
Full EU Compliance
A1 certificates, posted worker notifications, local insurance — every document in order, every time.
7–10 Day Mobilization
From agreement to boots on the ground — we move fast without cutting corners.
On-Site Supervision
Every team of 5+ includes a dedicated supervisor — one contact, not twenty workers.
48h Replacement Guarantee
If any worker doesn't meet your standards, we replace them at our cost within 48 hours.
One B2B Contract
No individual employment hassles — one service agreement, one invoice, zero admin overhead.
Direct Workforce Access
We personally know every worker. No sub-agents, no intermediaries — direct recruitment from Romania.
Contact
Let's Discuss Your
Let's Discuss Your
Workforce Needs
Whether you need 3 workers or 30 — reach out and we'll build a proposal tailored to your project.
We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. For urgent mobilization requests, please call us directly.
Phone / WhatsApp
+40 7XX XXX XXX
Headquarters
Vișeu de Sus, Maramureș, Romania