Astican

What Astican does

Astican (Astilleros Canarios S.A.) is a privately owned ship repair, maintenance, and conversion yard headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, operating since 1976 as part of the Alimia Shipyards Group (which also includes Astander in Santander, Spain and Astibal in Panama). Its core business is dry-docking and servicing commercial vessels up to 36,000 DWT, offshore units (FPSOs, drilling rigs, subsea equipment), marine renewable energy devices, and cruise ships, serving ship owners, offshore operators, and OEMs primarily across the Atlantic basin. Infrastructure includes a Syncrolift platform with 10,000 MT lifting capacity across 7 dry-docking lanes totaling 1,000m, the ADQ Deepwater Quayside with 21m draft capability across 13,100 m², 600 MT crane capacity, pressure testing up to 30,000 PSI, and an on-site Kongsberg Maritime workshop, supported by bonded storage and Tenerife satellite facilities.

The company's revenue model is project-based professional services: dry-docking, repair, conversion, diving, heavy lifting, hull treatment, mechanical and electrical works, engine repair, inspections, and flying squad deployment are all quoted on a per-project basis. ASTICAN sells through an enterprise field-sales motion, reaching customers via an 18-country worldwide agent network and 24/7 emergency response capability, with a workforce of over 1,500 people handling approximately 180 vessels annually. Growth is being pursued along three axes: expansion into offshore deepwater services via ADQ, R&D participation in maritime decarbonization (CAPCO2 CO2 capture, biofuel/energy efficiency), and group-level positioning as part of a three-shipyard Atlantic network under the Alimia brand, alongside multiple ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001:2022, 3834) that underpin enterprise customer qualification.

Name

Astican

Legal name

ASTILLEROS CANARIOS, S.A.

Website

https://astican.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Astican (Astilleros Canarios S.A.) is a privately owned Spanish ship repair, maintenance, and conversion yard in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, serving ship owners, offshore operators, and OEMs across the Atlantic with dry-docking, deepwater offshore, and 24/7 flying squad services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ship Repair and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems) (IMAJALAE), Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Ship repair services
• Vessel maintenance
• Offshore unit services
• Shipyard dry-docking
• Marine conversion projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair Services: Dry-docking, repair, maintenance, and conversion of vessels. Services include mechanical works, steel works, piping works, electrical/electronics, hull treatment, engine repair, and underwater diving services.
2. Offshore Unit Services: Specialized services for offshore units including FPSO conversions, drilling rig repairs, subsea equipment maintenance, UWILD inspections, and riser/buoyancy module repairs.
3. Marine Renewable Energy Services: Repair and maintenance of marine renewable energy devices and structures.
4. Storage and Logistics Services: Bonded outdoor storage area with 6,000 m² surface (65% bonded area), workshop facilities, and equipment storage for OEM customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Astican (Astilleros Canarios S.A.) provides ship repair, maintenance, and conversion services for all types of vessels, offshore units, structures, and marine renewable energy devices. Operations are anchored by a Syncrolift dry-docking platform with 10,000 MT lifting capacity handling vessels up to 36,000 DWT across 7 dry-docking lanes, complemented by the ADQ Deepwater Quayside with 21m drafts and 13,100 m² of surface area for FPSO conversions, drilling rig work, and subsea equipment repairs.

Product overview

Astican (Astilleros Canarios S.A.) is a privately owned ship repair yard operating since 1976, offering a comprehensive portfolio of maritime repair, maintenance, and conversion services. The company's core offering centers on ship repair and offshore unit services, supported by sophisticated infrastructure including a Syncrolift dry-docking system (36,000 DWT capacity), the ADQ Deepwater Quayside facility (13,100 m² with 21m drafts), and extensive workshops. The service portfolio encompasses diving operations, hull treatment, mechanical works, electrical services, engine repair, heavy lifting (600T capacity), inspections, conversion projects, and specialized services including propeller repair, piping works, rope access, and scaffolding. The operation maintains capacity for approximately 180 vessels annually with a workforce exceeding 1,500 people and 1,000 meters of dry-docking lanes. A notable partner facility is the Kongsberg Maritime Las Palmas Workshop providing specialized thruster and maritime equipment overhaul services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Repair Services Comprehensive ship repair, maintenance, and dry-docking services for all vessel types, supported by a versatile Syncrolift platform capable of lifting vessels up to 36,000 DWT with 7 dry-docking lanes. Targeted at commercial ship owners globally.
• Offshore Unit Services Repair, maintenance, and conversion services for offshore units, marine renewable energy devices, and structures, supported by deepwater quay facilities with drafts up to 21 meters. Targeted at offshore oil and gas operators and renewable energy developers.
• Diving Services Underwater inspections and maintenance including mooring systems installation, valve changes, water intakes cleaning, anode replacement, cutting, thruster removals, underwater welding, plugging, UWILD inspections, and underwater surveys. Targeted at ship owners and offshore operators.
• Conversion Projects Full vessel and offshore unit conversion services leveraging accumulated know-how and modern facilities for complex transformation projects. Targeted at ship owners requiring vessel modifications and offshore operators needing FPSO conversions.
• Electrical & Electronics Services Comprehensive electrical services including alternator and motor repair, transformer testing, LV/MV coil manufacturing, electrical board design and manufacturing, megger testing, wiring, rewinding, and alignments. Targeted at ship owners and offshore operators.
• Engine Repair Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Around 180 vessels served per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kongsberg MaritimecoreTechnology or IntegrationKongsberg Maritime Las Palmas operates a state-of-the-art repair and overhaul workshop at Astican Shipyard with 2,100 sqm of modern workshop space. Services include 24/7 technical assistance, thruster overhaul solutions (complete swap, storage, and servicing), spare parts, upgrades, and training. Integrated into Astican Shipyard with access to worldwide service network.
• Astander (Astilleros de Santander S.A.U.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister shipyard in Santander, Spain. Part of Alimia Shipyards Group. Together with Astican and Astibal, forms a network of three shipyards under common ownership.
• Astibal (Astilleros de Puerto de Balboa S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister shipyard in Panama. Part of Alimia Shipyards Group. Together with Astican and Astander, forms a network of three shipyards under common ownership.
• Alimia Shipyards GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Astican, Astander, and Astibal shipyards. The group showcases combined strength at international events like Posidonia and Seatrade Cruise Global. Achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification as a group.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Navantia: Spain's state-owned shipbuilder and repair operator with multiple yards and a much larger portfolio including naval and offshore newbuild. Astican competes with Navantia's repair divisions while serving overlapping shipping and offshore customers.
• Keppel Offshore & Marine (now Seatrium): Singapore-based offshore rig builder, FPSO convertor, and repair operator. Overlaps directly with Astican's FPSO conversion and drilling rig repair services, at much larger scale.
• Damen Shipyards Group: Dutch global shipbuilder and repair group with dozens of yards worldwide. Represents a much larger incumbent competing with Astican on commercial vessel repair, offshore support, and conversion projects across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Astander (Astilleros de Santander): Sister shipyard in Santander, Spain, operating under the same Alimia Shipyards Group. Offers the same general ship repair, maintenance, and conversion services as Astican, making it the closest one-to-one comparable.
• Drydocks World: Major ship repair and conversion yard in Dubai serving offshore O&G and commercial shipping customers. Comparable in scale and in its focus on FPSO/rig repair, with similar deep-draft quay and dry-dock infrastructure.
• Remontowa Shipyard: One of Europe's largest privately-held ship repair yards, based in Gdansk, Poland. Offers comparable services including ship repair, conversions, and offshore unit work to a similar Atlantic and Northern European customer base.
• Atlantic Maritime Group: Norway-based offshore service and ship repair company serving North Sea and Atlantic offshore operators. Comparable combination of ship repair, offshore unit service, and high-end vessel conversion work for similar international clientele.
• ASRY (Arabian Shipbuilding & Repair Yard): Bahrain-based ship repair and conversion yard serving commercial and naval customers in the Middle East. Competes with Astican for offshore and tanker repair contracts, with similar positioning as a mid-sized regional full-service repair yard.
• Astibal (Astilleros de Puerto de Balboa): Sister shipyard in Panama, also under Alimia Shipyards Group. Provides ship repair and conversion services across the Atlantic, mirroring Astican's European role and enabling direct group-level comparison.

Regional players

• Metalships & Docks: Spanish shipyard in Vigo (NW Spain) primarily focused on shipbuilding and offshore newbuild, with adjacent repair capability. Comparable Iberian-Atlantic yard serving overlapping European shipping and offshore customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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