Alimia Shipyard Group joins as founding member of The Global Green Shipyard Alliance to advance maritime sustainability.

 

Alimia Shipyard Group, through its shipyards Astican (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain), Astander (Santander, Spain), and Astibal (Balboa, Panamá), is proud to announce its participation as a founding member of the Global Green Shipyard Alliance (GGSA) a new international coalition of leading shipyards committed to accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable, innovative, and efficient maritime industry.

In addition to Alimia Shipyard Group, the GGSA includes Drydocks World (UAE), BREDO Dry Docks GmbH (Germany), IMC Shipyard Services Group (Singapore, China, and Thailand), and Sefine & Besiktas Shipyards (Turkey). This joint initiative comes at a critical time for the maritime sector, marked by the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of ship operations and meet international climate targets.

The alliance aims to foster knowledge sharing, joint technological development, and the implementation of harmonised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Within this framework, Alimia Shipyard Group will contribute its expertise in ship repair, maintenance, and modernisation, driving the adoption of sustainable solutions such as improved energy efficiency, digital optimisation, and the use of clean technologies.

Jose Carlos Álvarez Pérez, Group Managing Director of Alimia Shipyard Group, said: ‘This alliance marks a milestone in the evolution of ship repair and maintenance services. At Alimia Shipyard Group, we strongly believe that sustainability is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility. By joining forces with other visionary shipyards, we are taking a bold step towards a greener, more efficient, and innovative development model that will benefit our customers, port communities and the environment”.

The creation of the GGSA represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen cooperation between leading global shipyards and to move towards a more resilient maritime supply chain, respectful of the environment and aligned with the demands of the future.

By joining this alliance, Alimia Shipyard Group reaffirms its commitment to operational excellence, responsible innovation, and sustainable industrial development, consolidating its active role in building a more competitive and low-emission maritime model.