The upgrade of the Sarmiento de Gamboa ship is a crucial project for the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) in Vigo. Freire Shipyard will be in charge of carrying out the update, implementing technological improvements to guarantee its continuity as a fundamental tool for scientific research. This important project will ensure that the CSIC continues to play a leading role in marine research.
Updating the Sarmiento de Gamboa ship: key to scientific research in Vigo
Falkor (too) will receive explorers from the National Geographic Society after partnering with Schmidt Ocean Institute
The Falkor (too) oceanographic vessel built and modified by Freire Shipyard for the Schmidt Ocean Institute will receive scientists from National Geographic.
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium godmother of the RV Belgica
The sponsorship of the RV Belgica, built by Freire Shipyard, was held in Ghent, Belgium, with Princess Elizabeth of Belgium, the godmother of the ship.
It marks a decade since the launch of RRS Discovery
10 years ago the launch of the RRS Discovery was celebrated touching the waters of Vigo for the first time. It was considered the world's most modern research.
Advisory Board of the Schmidt Ocean Institute visits the oceanographic vessel Falkor (too) in Vigo
The advisory council of the American private non-profit foundation dedicated to oceanographic research and the exploration of the marine environment, Schmidt Ocean Institute, yesterday visited the oceanographic research vessel Falkor (too) and met with the directors of Freire Shipyard in Vigo.
Freire launches a new maritime research vessel for Abu Dhabi client
On Monday, February 28, a new oceanographic research vessel was launched in Vigo. This vessel C/FREIRE-730 will help to develop and preserve Abu Dhabi's natural resources and economy.
