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
Freire Shipyard inks newbuilding contract with Briggs Marine for the construction of a new Maintenance Support Vessel
Freire Shipyard, has secured a contract from the leading UK marine contractor Briggs Marine for the design and construction of a new Maintenance Support Vessel.
Launch of the “pearl” of the United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently launched the oceanographic research vessel, Jaywun, the "pearl" of the United Arab Emirates.
Launching of the RV David Packard at Freire Shipyard
Last month the oceanographic vessel David Packard entered the waters of the Vigo estuary for the first time at the launching that took place at the Freire Shipyard. The oceanographic vessel designed to provide scientific support to the maritime research work of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, has a total length of 49.9m, a beam of 12.80m, a design draft of 3.65m and It can reach a speed of 12 knots.
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.
