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…
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 […]
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 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 […]
The pandemic has caused additional costs of 13 million euros for port terminals
A recent study by the Spanish National Association of Stevedoring Companies and Port Employment Centers (ANESCO) prepared together with the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), puts the extra costs that port terminals…
SYM Naval participated in the conference “Free Zones of the Dominican Republic: gateway to the USA market”
On February 25, 26 and 27, Banco Sabadell and the Export to Grow Foundation organized in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia the “Dominican Republic Free Zones – Gateway to the USA Market” information…
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo will hold its first European edition of this fair, with the participation of more than 150 exhibitors, 47 cruise lines, 11 conference sessions from the entire cruise…
The ISO certifications in the naval industry
The implementation and continuous improvement of these principles help us to optimize our performance, and that’s why we have three ISO certifications issued by Bureau Veritas…