The pandemic has caused additional costs of 13 million euros for port terminals
A recent study by the Spanish National Association of Stevedoring Companies and Port Employment Centers (ANESCO) prepared together with the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), puts the extra costs that port terminals…
Ammonia as a fuel for cleaner vessels
Ammonia, also called ammonium gas or formulated as nitrogen trihydride, is a chemical compound that we usually associate with cleaning products due to its powerful degreasing power. However, its peculiar characteristics…
Crane load testing using water bags
One of the most outstanding services of SYM Naval, beyond the construction, repair and naval conversion, is the performance of load tests for all types of cranes. It is a service carried out by a professional and specialized team…
Ports de la Generalitat visits the SYM Naval shipyard
This past week we had the pleasure of receiving in our facilities a small group of representatives from Ports de la Generalitat, a public company attached to the Department of Territory and Sustainability of the Generalitat…
New installation of ballast water treatment system for Cernaval Group Shipyards
During the past month of June, part of the SYM Naval team travelled to the Cernaval shipyard in Campamento for the installation of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) on the Prins Alexander gas tanker, owned by Anthony…
Port Support Vessel, a multi-purpose port ship
SYM Naval started its shipbuilding activity based on experience in the field of naval conversion for shipowners around the globe. Over the years, we have become specialists in the construction of ships for port, support and…
The importance of painting in the naval industry
In this article we aim to address the importance of the painting process on vessels to avoid potential future damage and at the same time prolong their lifespan…
SYM Naval participated in the conference “Free Zones of the Dominican Republic: gateway to the USA market”
On February 25, 26 and 27, Banco Sabadell and the Export to Grow Foundation organized in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia the “Dominican Republic Free Zones – Gateway to the USA Market” information…
Business Forum “Dominican Republic: Caribbean Logistic Hub”
On the 28th of last November, the I Business Forum Dominican Republic: Caribbean Logistic Hub was held in the Clock Building of the Port of Valencia, organized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic…
SYM Naval builds two tugboats for Boluda
The Barcelona firm SYM Naval will build two tugboats at its shipyard in Vilanova i la Geltrú for Pontemar, one of the companies belonging to Boluda Corporación Marítima which provides towing…