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Astican receives the Gold Medal of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria amid a period of high activity

The naval company is recognized for its industrial trajectory, sustainability efforts, and job creation in the Gran Canaria capital.

Aerial view of a shipyard in Gran Canaria with cranes and ships.
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Aerial view of a shipyard in Gran Canaria with cranes and ships.

The City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has awarded the Gold Medal to Astican, recognizing its industrial trajectory, commitment to sustainability, and job creation.

The shipyard Astican, a benchmark in the naval repair sector in Spain and based in the Port of Las Palmas, will receive the Gold Medal of the city. This distinction acknowledges the company's contribution to industrial development, its commitment to sustainability and innovation, as well as its work in training and job creation.
Germán Suárez, president of Astican, described the award as "the best recognition" for the company. He highlighted that this honor arrives at a time of "high workload" for the company and for the global naval sector, with facilities "practically full."
Suárez added that shipyards with good reputations are experiencing high demand, both in repairs and naval transformations, as well as in shipbuilding. He emphasized the current focus on improving the sustainability of ships and reducing their carbon footprint, through the introduction of alternative fuels and vessel modifications.
Founded in 1972, Astican has established itself as a group with a presence in Gran Canaria, Santander, and Panama. In 2025, the group's turnover exceeded 220 million euros, with more than half generated in the Port of Las Palmas. The company is preparing an investment of over 30 million euros to expand and modernize its facilities.
Specialization in naval repair, considered more sustainable and profitable than shipbuilding, has positioned Gran Canaria as a key hub for the sector. In 2025, Astican carried out 120 projects in the Port of Las Palmas, 80 of which were dry-docked and 40 afloat, demonstrating the leadership of the Gran Canaria headquarters.
The shipyard plans a significant expansion, adding 31,257.78 square meters of land area and 25,031.33 square meters of water surface. This will include the construction of a new 250-meter linear quay and the extension of the current quay to 496 meters, increasing its operational capacity.
Furthermore, Astican plans to install 1,938 photovoltaic panels on its roofs to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, aiming to cease emitting 1,920 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

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