About Astican Shipyard
Astican (Astilleros Canarios) is a premier shipyard located in the Canary Islands of Spain, specifically in the port of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Established in 1973, Astican has grown into a leading ship repair and maintenance facility, serving a diverse range of vessels from around the world. Its strategic location on the busy maritime routes between Europe, Africa, and the Americas makes it a crucial stopover point for ships requiring high-quality, efficient services.
Astican's facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, including a large floating dock capable of handling vessels up to 36,000 DWT, extensive repair quays, and fully-equipped workshops. And of course an awesome syncrolift: 175 mts long, the dry-docking system is a versatile Syncrolift platform with a lifting capacity of 10.000 MT in dry-docking condition for vessels up to 36.000 DWT and a beam limitation of 30 m. Vessels can be dry-docked at very short notice.
The Astican shipyard specializes in a wide array of services, such as hull and machinery repairs, steel and pipework, electrical and automation services, and the maintenance of specialized offshore vessels.
One of Astican's key strengths is its ability to offer rapid turnaround times without compromising on quality. This efficiency is supported by a highly skilled workforce and a commitment to continuous innovation and investment in new technologies. The shipyard is also known for its flexible approach, capable of accommodating a wide variety of vessels, from oil tankers and bulk carriers to fishing vessels and luxury yachts.
Their focus on innovation and flexibility makes Astican a very appreciated partner for Syncrolift
In this video from 2015 you can see how fast Astican are able to dock ships using the Syncrolift shiplift:
And here is a timelapse video Astican made showcasing 45 days of their operations in 2022:
Learn more about Astican Shipyard at https://www.astican.es/.
