Technical Office and in-house R&D department
SYM Naval is a European-led shipbuilding and repair company with engineering at its core. We design, build and maintain vessels with a clear focus on technical reliability and operational performance for shipowners operating in demanding environments.
Innovation is embedded in the way we work. Our teams combine digital engineering tools, advanced propulsion studies and practical system upgrades to improve safety, reduce emissions and extend vessel life cycles. This ongoing development allows us to deliver modern, future-ready solutions that adapt to evolving operational and regulatory requirements.
Developing hybrid and 100% electric systems to lead the transition toward zero-emission ports.
Transforming operational data into smart, scalable solutions that solve real-world maritime challenges.
Actively collaborating in the drafting of new international maritime regulations and standards.
Multidisciplinary engineering focused on safety, efficiency, and European quality control.
Our Technical Office is the operational core where every project begins. Here we combine naval engineering expertise with advanced digital tools to develop solutions tailored to each vessel’s specific requirements.
At the centre of this process is our Digital Ship Model: a detailed 3D environment that integrates structure, systems and operational constraints from the start. This model allows us to visualise and validate each element with the shipowner, anticipate conflicts before production and optimise planning, resulting in safer, more predictable and more efficient shipbuilding and refit proje
- Anticipation — Detect issues before production and avoid rework.
- Collaboration — Shipowners validate solutions in real-time.
- Efficiency — Reduce downtime and optimise resources from day one.
SYM Naval integrates sustainability as a technical priority across every shipbuilding and repair project. We are firmly committed to maritime decarbonization, aligning every shipbuilding and repair project with international environmental standards and certified processes (ISO 14001). Our goal is to minimise the ecological footprint of global fleets by integrating clean technologies that enhance efficiency and extend operational life cycles.
We lead the development of zero-emission solutions, designing and building fully electric vessels such as the Castalia, a multipurpose workboat. Beyond propulsion, we apply eco-efficient systems across all our operations — from hybrid retrofits and Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) to advanced non-toxic coatings — delivering vessels that combine technical performance with genuine environmental responsibility.