The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has acquired the largest operational floating dry dock in the Canary Islands, a key piece of infrastructure for the development of the ship repair sector and for attracting international business.
A giant that redefines industrial capacity
In the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the sea not only connects territories: it also drives industry, employment and development. The arrival of the ‘Hidramar Ultra 22000’ marks a turning point in the recent history of the naval sector in the Canary Islands, consolidating Tenerife Shipyards as one of the key players in maritime repair in the Mid-Atlantic.
Having travelled from China following a complex international journey, this 240-metre-long floating dock is now the largest operational facility in the Canary Islands. Its technical capacity allows it to lift vessels of up to 22,000 tonnes in less than two hours, a qualitative leap that significantly expands the scope of services the port can offer.
The arrival of the dock is part of a long-term business strategy. The commercial director of the Hidramar group, Pedro Ibarra, explains that this project “caps off a strategy that has enabled the company to establish itself in the offshore and naval sector in the Canary Islands”.
Technology at the service of competitiveness
The addition of the ‘Ultra 22000’ is not just a technical improvement, but a strategic commitment to competitiveness. The infrastructure enables optimised turnaround times, increased efficiency in repair processes and the attraction of new clients on international routes crossing the Atlantic.
In this context, Ibarra also highlights the archipelago’s geographical advantage: “We are situated between three continents, and that gives us an opportunity we must continue to exploit.”
Direct impact on the local economy
Beyond its technical aspects, the new dry dock has a clear impact on the island’s economic fabric. Its commissioning will generate skilled employment and bolster all industrial activity linked to the port.
The commissioning of the new floating dock will create skilled jobs and boost industrial activity across the capital’s port.
The arrival of this infrastructure opens up new job opportunities in the shipbuilding sector and consolidates the role of the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as one of the island’s main economic drivers.
A journey marked by complexity
The arrival of the ‘Hidramar Ultra 22000’ in Tenerife has not been without its challenges. Its journey from Asia has required meticulous planning and strict security measures, particularly in areas of high geopolitical tension such as the Indian Ocean or the Strait of Hormuz.
A large-scale operation that reflects not only the scale of the project, but also the logistical and technical capacity required to bring it to fruition.
A step forward for the shipbuilding sector
The addition of this floating dock strengthens the industrial capacity of the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and opens up new opportunities for its development in the field of ship repair.
A forward-looking development that places Tenerife in a new league within the maritime industry.
