Hull and structural repairs: ensuring vessel integrity and safety
Maintaining the structural integrity of a ship’s hull is fundamental to operational safety and efficiency. Hull structures face constant stress from environmental factors and operational demands. Addressing potential issues through timely inspection and ship repair and conversion preserves the vessel’s condition and ensures its continued seaworthiness. Common ship hull problems and repair solutions Ship hulls […]
Types of vessels in maritime transport: a comprehensive guide
Over the last century, the evolution of international goods transport and the improvement of ships for other types of uses has been enormous. Despite the striking that large vessels such as containerships…
Fundamentals of naval electrical engineering: Power systems on ships
Electrical systems in the shipbuilding industry have become increasingly complex over the years. From relatively simple systems considered auxiliary, these systems that require a very careful design, especially with their…
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 […]