Asociación de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos de España

What Asociación de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos de España does

Asociación de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos de España (AINE) is the national professional association for naval and oceanic engineers in Spain, operating in tandem with the official regulatory body, Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos (COIN). Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Madrid, the organization functions as a non-profit (CIF: Q2870003G) with approximately 15 employees, 3,200+ registered professionals across 11 Spanish autonomous communities, and a 90+ year institutional history. Its core proposition combines statutorily mandated professional credentialing (registry, visa endorsements, professional liability insurance) with industry convening — most notably the annual International Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry (CIIN), now in its 65th edition, which rotates across Spanish port cities (Gijón 2025, Málaga 2026) and is sponsored by major players including Navantia, Bureau Veritas, DNV, Lloyd's Register, and leading Spanish shipyards.

The association's product surface spans core membership services (COIN registration, AINE association, SOPIN employment channel, Ventanilla Única single-window portal, Fondemar financial support, MCyN mutual insurance), professional development programs ('De Ingenieros a Consejeros' board preparation, continuing education), industry research (Observatorio de la Ingeniería Naval y Oceánica, Sector Marítimo publication), and congress activities including the Innovation Zone for maritime startups. Distribution occurs through a self-serve website portal, 11 territorial delegations, and direct congress registration; institutional partnerships with PYMAR, SOERMAR, RINA, SNAME, CEMT, COIIM, CBNK, and the Real Liga Naval extend the association's reach into shipbuilding, classification, international academia, and financial services.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues (tiered across professional, student, and senior categories), one-time congress registration fees (€400 general / €200 associate / €0 student-senior), and ancillary professional services (visa endorsements, insurance brokerage, training programs). The 65th CIIN offers a 20% early-bird discount until February 28, 2026. The organization is GDPR/LSSI-CE compliant and is governed by a Junta de Gobierno with an Honor Committee for the congress that includes the King of Spain and senior Spanish government ministers.

Name

Asociación de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos de España

Legal name

Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos

Website

https://ingenierosnavales.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asociación de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos de España (AINE) is a Spanish non-profit professional association and official college (COIN) that credentials, represents, and develops 3,200+ naval and oceanic engineers across 11 Spanish autonomous communities, anchored by its annual International Congress (CIIN).

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Product category

Professional Engineering Association Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAGAN

Classification Society & Flag-State Liaison / Plan Approval Support

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Ship Design, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Services

SECONDARYIMAJABAN

Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Test Facilities

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Naval & Defense Shipbuilding

Keywords

• Naval engineering association
• Professional engineer licensing
• Maritime industry events
• Continuing education training
• Professional credentialing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Cuotas): Annual membership fees for both COIN (Colegio Oficial) and AINE (Asociación) members, with different tiers for professionals, students, and seniors.
2. Congress Registration Fees: Revenue from the International Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry (CIIN), with tiered pricing for general attendees (€400), associates (€200), students (€0), and companion programs (€200).
3. Professional Services: Fees for professional registry services, visa endorsements, professional advice, insurance services, and other member services including mutual insurance (MCyN) and savings deposits through CBNK partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AINE/COIN is the official professional college and association for naval and oceanic engineers in Spain, providing mandatory collegiate registration, professional visa (visado) of engineering documents, continuing-education courses, the annual International Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry (CIIN, 65 editions), employment services via SOPIN, mutual insurance through MCyN, and institutional representation of the profession to industry and government.

Product overview

Asociación de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos de España (AINE) operates as a professional association alongside the Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos (COIN), offering a comprehensive ecosystem of services for naval and ocean engineers. The core offerings include professional college registration and credentialing (COIN), industry representation (AINE), the SOPIN employment channel, training programs, the Ventanilla Única single-window administrative service, professional registries and document certification, Fondemar financial services, and the research Observatory. The organization regularly convenes the International Congress of Naval Architecture and Maritime Industry (65th, 64th, 63rd editions), featuring an Innovation Zone for startups, plus specialized programs like the Programa de Ingenieros a Consejeros for board preparation. Publications including Sector Marítimo magazine support professional knowledge sharing.

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Brands

• CIIN (Congreso Internacional de Ingeniería Naval): International Congress of Naval Architecture, Marine Technology and Maritime Industry
• SOPIN
• Zona de Innovación

Products and services

• Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Navales y Oceánicos (COIN) — Collegiate Membership Official collegiate membership providing the statutory registration, professional visa (visado) authority and professional standards required to practice naval and ocean engineering in Spain.
• Asociación AINE — Association Membership Voluntary professional-association membership for naval and oceanic engineers, providing access to congresses, training, SOPIN, insurance and industry representation.
• SOPIN — Employment and Career Service Employment channel providing job listings, career guidance, scholarships and professional-development support for naval and oceanic engineers and students.
• Ventanilla Única — Single-Window Service Single-window electronic service for professional administrative procedures, electronic registration, document visado and member services.
• Formación Profesional — Continuing-Education Training Professional training offering including courses, workshops and continuing-education programs for naval engineers and maritime professionals.
• Registros y Visados — Professional Registry and Document Certification Professional registry and document certification services including professional cards, expert registries, society registrations and engineering-document visado for members.
• Programa de Ingenieros a Consejeros (III edición) Professional-development program preparing experienced engineers for positions on Boards of Directors, Advisory Boards and Governing Bodies.
• Fondemar — Maritime Member Fund Maritime fund offering financial-support services and aid programs for members of the naval-engineering profession.
• 65º Congreso Internacional de Ingeniería Naval e Industria Marítima (65 CIIN) Annual flagship congress of AINE bringing together naval engineers, shipbuilders, classification societies, regulators and academics; 65th edition held April 22–24, 2026 in Málaga.
• Zona de Innovación — Innovation Zone (CIIN) Innovation space inside the CIIN congress dedicated to startups and professionals presenting naval-sector projects and innovations to potential investors.
• Observatorio de la Ingeniería Naval y Oceánica de España Research and monitoring body tracking developments and trends in naval engineering and ocean technology in Spain.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NavantiaflagshipOthersMajor Spanish shipbuilder and sponsor of the 65th International Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry.
• Bureau VeritascoreOthersMaritime classification society and sponsor of the 65th Congress.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreOthersMaritime classification and risk management company, sponsor of the 65th Congress.
• Astilleros GondancoreOthersSpanish shipbuilder specializing in special vessels and passenger ferries, sponsor and member of PYMAR.
• Astilleros FreirecoreOthersGalician shipbuilder and sponsor of the 65th Congress, part of SOERMAR.
• PYMAR (Pequeños y Medianos Astilleros)coreOthersAssociation of small and medium shipyards, sponsor of the 65th Congress.
• SOERMARcoreOthersSpanish Shipyards and Maritime Technology Association, sponsor of the 65th Congress.
• Real Liga NavalminorOthersRoyal Naval League of Spain, collaborator/sponsor of the 65th Congress.
• Real Academia de la MarminorOthersRoyal Maritime Academy, collaborator of the 65th Congress.
• CEMT (Confederation of European Maritime Technology Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean confederation of maritime technology societies providing institutional support for the 65th Congress.
• RINA (Royal Institution of Naval Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based professional institution supporting the 64th and 65th Congresses.
• SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based professional society supporting the 65th Congress.
• COIIM (Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Industriales de Madrid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement signed July 10 for joint professional development programs including the 'De Ingenieros a Consejeros' board preparation program with 25% discount for COIN members.
• MCyN (Mutualidad de Caminos y Navales)coreOthersMutual insurance company for civil engineers and naval engineers, providing health and insurance services to members.
• CBNK (Banco de Productos de Inversión Colectiva)minorOthersBanking partner offering investment products and deposits for members with preferential conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ingnavales
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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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