Ballast water treatment on vessels is an essential procedure to reduce the environmental impact of large ships. Popularly known in the naval sector by its acronym BWTS (Ballast Water Treatment System), it is regulated…
Ships anchored in Panamanian waters have options for addressing certain maintenance and repair needs without requiring immediate drydocking. Utilizing mobile teams and specialized equipment allows interventions to occur directly at the anchorage. This method suits particular types of work needed while a vessel awaits transit, cargo handling, or further orders,
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
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…
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…
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
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…
One of the most used vessels in port activity are harbour tugs, necessary to support the maneuverability of vessels and emergency cases…
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
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
We are an international shipbuilding, conversion and repair company. Our activity focuses on technical assistance to cruise ships and merchant ships throughout the world using riding squads, newbuilding of steel ships, and repair and maintenance of ships during dry docking and wet docking. We have installations and our own shipyard in Barcelona and workshops in the Dominican Republic to offer our services in the Caribbean.
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