ASTILLEROS BALENCIAGA, S.A.

Shipyards

Astilleros Balenciaga, S.A. is a Spanish shipbuilding company with a long-standing history in the maritime industry. Established in 1921 and based in the town of Zumaia in the Basque Country, the company specializes in the design and construction of a variety of vessels, from fishing boats to sophisticated offshore support and research vessels. Over the years, Astilleros Balenciaga has built a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and adherence to strict regulatory standards.

Key offerings and capabilities of Astilleros Balenciaga include:

Custom Shipbuilding: They design and build vessels tailored to the specific needs of their clients, ensuring efficiency, safety, and performance.

Technological Innovation: The company integrates advanced technology solutions in their vessels, including modern propulsion systems, navigation equipment, and eco-friendly features.

Quality and Standards: Astilleros Balenciaga complies with international maritime regulations and quality standards, making them a preferred choice for clients around the globe.

Project Management: They offer comprehensive project management services, covering everything from initial design and engineering to final construction and outfitting.

The company's extensive experience and expertise make it a prominent player in the European shipbuilding industry.

Ships

ESNAAD 710

Standby Ship | Flag: United Arab Emirates | Port: ABU DHABI

Maritime News

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

17 hours ago

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump's push to revive America's ailing shipbuilding industry.The world's largest shipbuilder based on orders is targeting 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in annual revenue by 2035 from building warships for the U.S. Navy, said Woo-maan Jeong, head of planning and management for HD Hyundai's 329180.KS naval and special ship unit, in an interview at its Ulsan headquarters."It seems to be clear that we need to build a manufacturing base in the U.S.

Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Winds’ Polish Offshore Wind Farm

19 hours ago

Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and Ocean Winds.The installation is set to start in 2028 and to continue for approximately four months. Cadeler will deploy one of its O-class wind turbine installation vessels and will operate from the Port of Gdańsk in Poland.

NYK Buys Direct Air Capture Credits

2 days ago

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has purchased carbon dioxide removal credits that will be enabled by 1PointFive’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.This marks NYK’s second purchase of credits from 1PointFive intended to address NYK’s residual operational emissions.According to NYK, the international shipping industry emits roughly one billion tons of CO2 annually, and if about 10% remains as residual emissions after operational emission reductions, then the industry would need to remove 100 million tons via carbon dioxide removal each year to address those residual emissions.

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

2 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.Trump administration officials believe the U.S. commercial shipping fleet is ill-equipped to provide logistical support for the military in time of war and Washington's dependence on foreign ships and ports is excessive, the people said.

Overfishing Deal Reached After 20 Years of Negotiation

3 days ago

A landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said - a move activists hailed as a step towards helping global fish stocks recover.It was the first agreement to take effect at the WTO since 2017 after years of stalled debates and infighting on top of, more recently, a surge in U.S. tariffs that left some critics asking whether the Geneva-based body had a future.The formal ratification by Brazil, Kenya, Tonga and Vietnam on Monday meant the deal, first agreed in 2022, now had the required support of two thirds of members, a WTO spokesperson said.