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Going faster, further and greener
5 juillet 2023

Going faster, further and greener

Going faster, further and greener Exciting times are rolling through Aresa Shipyard in Spain as it completes significant contracts for clients spanning the defence and fishing sectors. Andy Probert sat down with CEO Oriol López to discuss his vision and plans to upgrade the family-owned yard’s facilities, become one of the first zero-carbon shipyards in Europe and build hydrogen propulsion vessels. Raising the roof is firmly on CEO Oriol López’s radar. And this is not just to celebrate the glut of orders for defence and fishing vessels his family-owned shipyard is receiving. Over the next 12 months, he plans to oversee a four-metre roof raise at the Spanish yard’s central hub and a 3,000sqm service area expansion encompassing its new 100m assembling dock. The plans are part of Aresa’s scope to expand its shipbuilding prowess in the 25-50m vessel range, fitting perfectly in the medium fleet specification which is too small for big boat builders and too large for small-scale operators. They also align with his vision to establish Aresa as one of the first shipyards to set the standard on the decarbonisation pathway by becoming a carbon-free operation, while embracing new technologies, like hydrogen propulsion. “As the biggest shipbuilder in Catalonia, we are seriously making our mark as one of the most progressive in Spain,” said Mr López.   Out of Africa Aresa’s history traces back to 1961 when it was established by Mr López’s father, Oscar. Its early heritage was building yachts. That later evolved with a focus on professional and defence sectors, solidifying its presence. It is one of Europe’s few yards that specialise in five markets, consisting of fishing (20 models), defence and security vessels (30 models ), passenger vessels, offshore service vessels, and yachts. Mr López Junior’s current positive outlook comes on the heels of contract wins helping Aresa Shipyard break new ground with returning clients and establish links with new ones. If the company’s impressive array of high-speed, high-quality naval and commercial fishing vessels are turning heads, it is Africa where business is skyrocketing. The company is currently ahead of schedule manufacturing seven Aresa 1300 Sentinel II vessels for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Due to be delivered in 2023, the vessels will be additions to its fleet of 2013 composite-built 13m Sentinel I iterations from Aresa. They will cover NIMASA’s growing remit for maritime security: protecting strategic installations, coastal and port areas, and managing vessel movements around Lagos port, one of the world’s busiest. The 1300 Sentinel II is built from naval aluminium and has integral armour built into the main cabin. It has a top speed of 38 knots and is powered by 2 x 300hp outboard engines. Mr López said: “The Sentinel II is becoming the definitive tool to tackle all coastal surveillance missions at high speeds, with total protection for the crew and a high level of comfort in the most adverse conditions.” Aresa has also enjoyed links with Nigeria’s Navy. Having supplied four 1700 inshore patrol boats to the Navy in April 2021, Aresa launched its Aresa 1700 Fighter II, an aluminium patrol vessel, later that year, with the Navy shortly after ordering four. The Fighter II series, an evolution of the company’s Fighter I coastal patrol vessel, features an armoured bridge and two 1,250hp inboard engines. Able to reach speeds of 40 knots, the 17m vessel has a displacement of 25 tons. It can carry a RHIB at the rear and launch using Aresa’s vertical launching system, transport up to 17 soldiers seated in the main cabin and accommodate 5 crew in cabins inside the hull. Aresa’s strategy perfectly mirrors modern naval doctrine, increasingly concerned with the threat posed by small, fast boats to naval vessels operating in shallower waters, especially along coastlines. In response, coastal governments have shown extensive interest in procuring small, light, fast attack and interceptor craft to meet and counter this threat. “High-speed vessels, at the lengths we specialise in, are one of the most difficult types to build,” Mr López said. “They must be secure, but robust enough for heavy-duty use and operate at speeds between 50 and 70 knots.” Aresa has previously supplied vessels to African military customers in Senegal, Cameroon and Angola. Fishing industry strength Aresa is very strong in the African fishing sector, providing an extensive range of vessels. From 2004 to 2009, Aresa completed one of the biggest orders ever, an €84 million order for a fleet of 210 fishing vessels and coastal patrol vessels for the Angolan government. For Angola, the company is now building four Aresa 2500 S RWS semi-industrial seiner fishing vessels with integrated, modern suction fishing systems and RWS Refrigerated Water Systems in the fishing holds. The first of the 25m vessels, which will have a capacity of 50 tonnes of fish and is an evolution of Aresa’s 2500 S model, will be delivered in April 2023. “The new vessels will ensure fish are suctioned into the hold and then piped directly into the factory when the boat docks at port,” explained Mr López. “The fish won’t be handled by humans. The quality of the fish will be better and arrive at the factory fresh from sea.” Green ambitions While the shipyard enjoyed a 35% upswing in business in 2022, Mr López continues to have one eye on the next 12 months to upgrade and improve facilities onsite. Its headquarters and production facility covers 25,000sqm and includes a 100m mooring berth and three 60m long hangars. The yard has received from the local authority an extra 3,000sqm of land around Aresa’s new 100m assembling dock, allowing it to bring the preparation area closer to dockside and enable it to finish vessel work faster. “The roof on the main hangar will rise to 14m, allowing us to produce bigger vessels as we become established in the 25m to 50m vessel range,” said Mr López. “These plans will help increase production capacity by 30 per cent.” The plans, costing Є2 million and to be completed within six months, will see the rolling crane stock double to 80 tonnes. A prime objective in the next 12 months is to become one of the first shipyards in Spain and, possibly in Europe, to be carbon net zero. “In the next year, our processes will be evaluated, and all carbon-emitting ones will be compensated with new carbon-neutral ones,” Mr López emphasised. “It is the first step, but essential.” This will reduce emissions from lamination processes by between 40% and 30% when building vessels with aluminium. Solar panels will be installed to derive alternative power for its offices. Aresa’s production strategy is built around manufacturing models adapted to customers’ specific needs and supporting those models for the long term with after-sales and servicing. It plans to open new service points in Angola and Congo, following similar ones in Nigeria and Cameroon. The yard is also planning to embrace new technologies, with Mr López confirming it was in talks with a European client to build a 20m passenger vessel with hydrogen propulsion. He concluded: “Aresa, with the support of suppliers and clients, is looking confidently to more growth, while venturing further along the sustainability path.” https://issuu.com/proactivepublications/docs/aresa    
ARESA SHIPYARD S.L. a remporté un contrat pour la construction de 9 unités d'ARESA 1300 SENTIN
14 juillet 2022

ARESA SHIPYARD S.L. a remporté un contrat pour la construction de 9 unités d'ARESA 1300 SENTIN

ARESA SHIPYARD S.L. est heureuse d'annoncer qu'elle a remporté la construction de 9 unités de son modèle ARESA 1300 SENTINEL II, pour différents clients africains. Les 5 premières unités sont déjà en production et seront livrées entre fin 2022 et début 2023. Le modèle ARESA 1300 SENTINEL II est l'évolution du modèle à succès SENTINEL I. Cette nouvelle version sera entièrement construite en aluminium naval et disposera d'un système de blindage intégral dans sa cabine principale. Il transporte des moteurs hors-bord, pour sa facilité de manipulation et d'entretien, ainsi que d'autres équipements spéciaux pour le développement de ses fonctions, comme une caméra thermique et de vision nocturne et une défense rigide pour application militaire, entre autres. Le modèle ARESA SENTINEL peut être équipé de différents systèmes de propulsion en fonction des missions à effectuer, atteignant des vitesses comprises entre 55 et 60 nœuds dans sa version quadruple hors-bord. C'est l'outil définitif pour aborder tous les types de missions de surveillance côtière à grande vitesse, avec une protection totale pour votre équipage et un haut niveau de confort dans les conditions les plus défavorables. Le modèle ARESA SENTINEL est principalement utilisé pour des missions de protection d'installations stratégiques, de zones côtières et portuaires, et d'inspections et de contrôle dans toute zone côtière. Plus d'information sur www.aresashipyard.com ARESA SHIPYARD since 1961 Naval construction of professional boats up to 60 meters in length Passenger vessels | Defence and surveillance vessels | Service and Offshore Vessels | Fishing vessels | Yachts | Professional rhibs | #vessels #shipyard #oceanpatrol #ship #craft #patrolboat #Naval #Navalconstruction #yachts #fishboats #defence #boats #catamarans #ferry #passengerboat #transport #rhibs #maritime #boating #shipbuilding #defencevessels #securityvessels #militaryboats #militaryvessels
ARESA SHIPYARD a remporté un contrat pour la construction de 4 unités ARESA 2500 S RWS
30 mai 2022

ARESA SHIPYARD a remporté un contrat pour la construction de 4 unités ARESA 2500 S RWS

L'ARESA 2500 S RWS est un navire de pêche senneur semi-industriel qui a intégré un système de pêche par aspiration moderne et des systèmes d'eau réfrigérée RWS dans les cales de pêche. Avec 25 mètres de longueur totale ont une capacité de 50 tonnes de poisson dans les cales. L'ARESA 2500 S RWS est l'évolution du modèle réussi ARESA 2500 S qu'ARESA a livré plusieurs unités dans des pays comme l'Espagne, l'Angola et l'Algérie, entre autres. ARESA continue avec ce contrat avec la stratégie d'expansion dans les différents marchés où elle est actuellement présente, qui sont, la Défense, la Pêche Semi-Industrielle, le Transport de Passagers et de Travail et le navire portuaire. Livrant presque 100 % de sa production sur les marchés internationaux , ARESA a consolidé ses produits dans plus de 25 pays , opérant principalement en Afrique , dans les pays du CCG et dans la région sud - américaine . Les 4 unités seront livrées aux clients finaux au cours de la période 2023/24 et comprendront un pack de services après-vente dans les pays de destination. Plus d'informations sur www.aresashipyard.com ARESA SHIPYARD since 1961 Naval construction of professional boats up to 60 meters in length Passenger vessels | Defence and surveillance vessels | Service and Offshore Vessels | Fishing vessels | Yachts | Professional rhibs | #vessels #shipyard #oceanpatrol #ship #craft #patrolboat #Naval #Navalconstruction #yachts #fishboats #defence #boats #catamarans #ferry #passengerboat #transport #rhibs #maritime #boating #shipbuilding #defencevessels #securityvessels #militaryboats #militaryvessels #
60 ans de succès dans la construction navale
4 mai 2022

60 ans de succès dans la construction navale

60 YEARS OF SUCCES IN NAVAL SHIPBUILDING SINCE 1961 Having recently celebrated its extraordinary 60th birthday, Aresa Shipyard, in Spain, is stronger, faster, and better than ever before. Playing a major role in the Gulf of Guinee security and defence vessels supply , the company is harnessing all of its skills, experience and infrastructure as it consistently delivers on the demanding needs of modern clients. One of the company  major turning point arrived in the late 1980s when it concluded a contract with the Spanish navy to supply two different coastal patrol vessels to the state , with 23 units units delivered in total . The contract was an unmitigated success . Nonetheless, its successful execution of that contract had solidified Aresa’s presence in the naval market. Later on, it would prove to be key to the company’s ongoing success today. Aresa began production for the commercial shipping sector in the early 1990s, before finally focusing on government projects in defence, fishing and transport from 2002 onwards for states around the world. A modern defence and commercial contractor Today, Aresa is a leading manufacturer of modern, highly capable vessels for the defence, commercial and fishing industries. Its beating heart is its headquarters and production facility located a short drive north of Barcelona. The impressive 25,000 sqm factory floor supports its 100m long mooring berth and three 60m long hangers. At any given time, the company employs approximately 150 staff including permanent staff and temporary contractors. Aresa’s production strategy is built around manufacturing models that are adapted to suit its customers’ specific needs, and then supporting those models for the long term through the provision of after-sales and servicing support. Fast demand for fast boats Modern naval doctrine is increasingly concerned by the threat posed by small, fast boats to naval vessels operating in shallower waters, especially along coastlines. In response, coastal governments have shown extensive interest in procuring their own small, light, fast attack and interceptor craft to meet and counter this threat. Building very fast but capable boats sounds deceptively easy, but the truth is that it’s a real challenge requiring special expertise. “High-speed vessels at the lengths we specialise in, are the most difficult types to build,” Mr López added. “They must be secure but also robust enough for heavy-duty use.” Aresa has strategically positioned itself as a specialist builder within that niche. Its ability to build fast, safe, light and highly capable vessels for the world’s navies has seen it becoming the manufacturer of choice for navies in the African  region. “We are really focused on small and medium-sized vessel construction. That’s what’s been coming to us in the last three projects we’ve executed,” explained Mr López, CEO of ARESA SHIPYARD . “ “This trend began emerging several years ago and it has led to a massive increase in demand from our customers for fast coastal patrol boats. Customers are looking for smaller, faster vessels with lower maintenance costs and shorter maintenance windows. Navies want faster vessels they can operate easily and get out of the harbour within minutes. We’re now focusing on delivering these very fast boats. “For example, our last order from the Saudi Navy was for ten vessels of 17m in length capable of reaching 60 knots. Later  to that, we delivered four 18m vessels capable of 40 knots, to the Nigerian Navy.” Any colour as long as it’s black Naval special forces are a particularly enthusiastic customer for Aresa’s boats. Naturally, its two latest product launches are aimed directly at this important market. The first of these is the Aresa 1500 Black Falcon High-Speed Interceptor – a fast interceptor craft  designed specifically for navy seal and other special forces requirements. The crew and passengers are safely and comfortably catered for with shock-absorbing seats by world-renowned specialist manufacturer Ullman Dynamics. Meanwhile, the boat is powered by three Yamaha 425 XTO outboards - a first for the Spanish boatbuilding industry and the first military craft in the world to receive this power package as well. The Royal Saudi Navy has already taken delivery of ten Aresa 1500 Black Falcons and, based on the positive feedback from the Saudi teams, more are expected to follow for other navies in the region, according to Mr López. “The model’s manoeuvrability, stability and control at high speed really impressed the Saudi Special Forces. It’s travelling at more than 60 knots, which is impressive compared to similar models from France and the UK. This project will go down as a record for our company because of the customer’s acceptance of the project and the way the navy is promoting it in the region.” The other new product is the Aresa 5000-4000 Peacestorm offshore patrol vessel. This substantial yet nimble craft is designed to operate effortlessly in shallower coastal waters. With an overall length of between 40m and 50m (depending on customer specifications), and a 10m beam, there’s plenty of space onboard for naval operations of various kinds. Peacestorm will be powered by 7,500hp waterjets or propellers  and thanks to its lightweight construction, is expected to reach a top speed of  35 knots. “We are already in negotiation with three defence customers who are interested in this model,” Mr López revealed. Two   Fast attack  Boats are carried on the aft deck for high-speed interception missions while the bridge, armoured to NIJ Level III+ is combat-ready and designed to stay in the fight. Mr López also wished to highlight the new 4 units contract , that  the company has delivered  to the Nigerian Navy. The Aresa 1800 Fighter II is an aluminium patrol vessel featuring an armoured bridge. Able to reach speeds of 40 knots, the Fighter II is an evolution of the company’s Fighter I coastal patrol vessel. “We designed it to be easy to maintain and operate, whilst still including the latest technology like airband communications for communication with aircraft, and a vertical launching platform for the auxiliary vessel on board,” he explained. “It features two Engines of  1,250hp .” The Aresa 1800 Fighter II proved to be such a hit with the Nigerian Navy that Aresa expects additional contracts for these units in other  other countries of African region.   GULF OF GUINEE STRATEGIC SUPPLIER From 2004 to 2009, Aresa completed a major project for the Angolan government, manufacturing a massive fleet of 210 fishing vessels for a combined value of €84 million. “We supplied seven different fishing vessel models and some coastal patrol vessels to protect the fishing fleet on the water. The project was a major highlight for us because it was one of the biggest of its kind ever signed in Spain,” Mr López commented. Another project highlight came in 2013-2017, when the company delivered 17 military vessels to the Cameroon government. It included technical support and a logistics program spanning five years for a combined value of €36 million. In just the last three years from 2019 to 2022, Aresa has delivered €30 million worth of projects to its clients. “We show the market what we can do using the facts of our delivered work, not just through our words,” Mr López stated . Looking ahead, he concluded with some thoughts on the company’s future goals: “We want to consolidate our progress in the 30m to 60m professional and defence vessel size categories. Meanwhile, we’ll continue increasing our manufacturing capabilities and capacity . “Our 60 year history of success in such a challenging market is proof that we can overcome any challenges through effort, hard work and passion.” Writer: Darren Foiret
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