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

Grimaldi Takes Delivery of Second Ammonia-Ready Car Carrier

13 hours ago

Italian shipping firm Grimaldi Group has welcomed the second ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), Grande Tianjin, from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).The delivery of a 9,000-car capacity PTCT built for Grimaldi Group also marks SWS's 600th vessel or offshore platform since its inaugural delivery, the 150,000-ton Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit Hai Yang Shi You 111, in 2003.The Grande Tianjin is compatible with electric vehicles, conventional fuel cars, and heavy ro-ro cargo.

World’s First Green Ammonia Bunkering Operation Completed in Dalian

2 days ago

Sinobunker, one of COSCO Shipping’s subsidiaries, has completed the world’s first green ammonia bunkering operation at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s Dalian terminal.The ammonia was sourced from the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant established by Envision in Chifeng and powered entirely by the world’s largest independent renewable energy system.The plant integrates wind, solar and energy storage with proprietary hydrogen and ammonia production technologies. It is powered by a proprietary AI-integrated off-grid renewable system, featuring advanced wind turbines, grid-forming battery storage and predictive meteorological modeling.

Inadequate Design, Certification and Maintenance Led to Titan Disaster

3 days ago

The catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that killed five people in 2023 could have been prevented, a U.S. Coast Guard investigative board found on Tuesday, calling the vessel’s safety culture and operational practices “critically flawed.”The Titan vanished during a descent to the Titanic wreck on a tourist expedition, losing contact with its support ship.After a tense four-day search, its shattered remains were discovered strewn across the seabed 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the legendary ocean liner that sank in 1912, claiming more than 1,500 lives.OceanGate, the U.S.-based company that managed the tourist submersible, suspended all operations after the incident.

Australia Chooses Japanese Frigate Design

4 days ago

The Australian Government is accelerating the delivery of a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with the selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet of general purpose frigates.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Mogami-class frigate was assessed as best able to quickly meet the capability requirements and strategic needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).The upgraded Mogami-class frigate boasts a range of up to 10,000 nautical miles, a 32 Cell Vertical Launch System, and is fitted with surface-to-air missiles and anti-ship missiles.

Ports Urge Congress to Reverse Infrastructure Funding Cuts

4 days ago

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and a broad coalition of every donor and energy transfer port have sent the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and the Energy and Water Development Subcommittees leaders a letter, urging them to reverse a funding diversion and restore critical support for ports through the FY2026 appropriations process.Without restoration of Section 102 and 2106 funding from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF), the U.S. port system will lose over $1 billion in direct investment during the remainder of the Trump administration – undermining national security, supply chain resilience, and energy exports, says AAPA.