Shaping the Future of Maritime Innovation: SYM Naval at the 64th International Naval Engineering Congress

The maritime industry stands at a critical crossroads of technological transformation. From March 26-28, 2025, Gijón will host the 64th International Naval Engineering Congress, bringing together the most innovative minds in naval engineering and maritime industries. Our commitment to maritime innovation SYM Naval is proud to be an official sponsor of this prestigious event. Our […]
Understanding MARPOL regulation: Protecting marine environments

The residues that ships generate in their daily activity entail an important risk for the marine environment. Oily mixtures, dirty water, rubbish and cargo might be hazardous for human health and other…
Construction of harbour tugs

One of the most used vessels in port activity are harbour tugs, necessary to support the maneuverability of vessels and emergency cases…
Strategic ship repair in Panama: Gateway to two oceans

Panama’s strategic position as the bridge between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has made it a critical hub for global maritime trade. With thousands of vessels passing through the Panama Canal each year, the need for reliable, efficient ship repair services in this region has never been greater. SYM Naval’s strategic presence in Panama City […]
Ship repair excellence in Santo Domingo: Caribbean service center

SYM Naval has established a strategic ship repair center in Boca Chica, Santo Domingo, providing professional maritime solutions for vessels navigating Caribbean waters. This facility represents a key component of SYM Naval’s global network, complementing the company’s operations in Barcelona, Spain and Panama City, Panama to deliver responsive, high-quality repair services across multiple regions. Caribbean […]
What is a dry dock and how does it work?

A dry dock is one of the biggest challenges in civil engineering. And not only that, but also all the auxiliary elements that compose it make dry docks a highly complex structure. From SYM Naval we want to approach…
Professional ship repair services in Barcelona: SYM Naval’s Mediterranean hub

SYM Naval delivers comprehensive ship repair and maintenance solutions at our strategically positioned Barcelona facility. Located in Vilanova i la Geltrú within Barcelona’s maritime network, our Mediterranean hub serves vessels with specialized repair services backed by over 25 years of naval repair expertise. For a complete overview of our services, visit our main ship repair […]
Complete ship repair services by SYM Naval: Barcelona, Santo Domingo & Panama

The strategic advantage of professional ship repair Ship repair represents more than routine maintenance—it defines operational success in maritime industries. With over 25 years of specialized experience, SYM Naval delivers ship repair solutions designed to maximize vessel uptime while minimizing operational disruptions. Operating from strategic locations in Barcelona (Spain), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), and Panama […]
The 7 most important commercial ports in the Mediterranean

Commercial ports are key infrastructures for the development of a territory. These represent a door to the world for the reception and shipment (import and export) of a wide variety of merchandise…
The Castalia Boat – A pioneering electric boat in sustainability

At the intersection of technical innovation and sustainability, the Castalia electric boat, owned by the Consulmar Group and built by SYM Naval, marks a milestone in the boat industry. It is a 100% electric working boat designed to minimize environmental impact and maximize operational efficiency. In this article, we explore the key features of the […]