The Barcelona Cluster Nautic launches in 2017, three and a half years after its creation, the new patronage, a club of sponsoring companies that enjoy exclusive advantages.
The Chamber of Commerce, Jotun, Marina Vela Barcelona, MB92, OneOcean Port Vell, Varador 2000 and Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona are the first companies to become Cluster patterns.
The sponsors of the nautical cluster are companies committed with the maritime industry as an economic engine of the city and with the sea as an identity and cohesion element of Barcelona. They fervently believe in the work of the cluster as a driver of the sector and actively work to attract the superyacht fleet to the city, as a tractor of the rest of the industry.
As patrons, they enjoy a number of benefits, including exclusive access to some events, participation in an annual dinner with authorities and personalities and other advantages.
Barcelona Nautic Center is a dry dock specialized in the maintenance and repair of motor and sailing
boats, which offers its customers a full range of services covering all areas required by boats in the
best location in the western Mediterranean, next to the W Hotel, at the entrance of the new mouth
of the Port of Barcelona and only 20 minutes from Barcelona Airport and 130 nautical miles from
the Port of Palma de Mallorca.
We have a dry dock area of 16,000 m2 with capacity for vessels up to 300 tons and a moat with a
maximum width of 13 meters. In addition, we have 22 new moorings for the afloat repair of boats
between 12 and 50 meters in length. All moorings have water and electricity supply.
We have warehouses for painting and repair work under cover. A crane for small boats up to 20T
and a dry dock trolley up to 80T.
We have the latest equipment that, together with a team of industrial experts in nautical matters,
allows us to offer a comprehensive, professional and high quality service.
From our facilities we offer the following services:
Painting and treatment of hulls and superstructure
General mechanics
Fiberglass and varnish
Rigging
Ship carpentry
Nautical upholstery
Electronics
Metalwork
Electricity
Tank cleaning
Hydraulics
Project management services
Evolution Yacht Agents is a company with over 10 years of experience. Founded in 2010, EVO acts as a shipping agent, offering a unique and personalized service to large yachts in the main Spanish ports. The team of professionals at Evolution provides extensive knowledge of the superyacht employment market, as well as guidance on Spanish nautical and customs regulations. Evolution delivers the best industry experience in the following areas: provisioning, concierge services, interior, deck and engineering supplies, customs consultancy and yacht import clearance, logistics, subcontracting, and fuel. Its vast network of contacts, deep sector experience, and wide range of in-house resources make the company the number one choice for large yachts cruising Spanish waters.
Gruppo Boero founded in 1831, it is an Italian company that formulates and produces paints and varnishes for the building and yachting sectors. Since February 2021, Gruppo Boero has been a partner of CIN, a Portuguese company and leader in the Iberian paints and varnishes market, thus positioning itself among the main world players and confirming its position as the leading Italian group in the sector. Technological research and the study and development of innovations in the field of colour have always been the winning features of the philosophy of the Group, a company with an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. A focus on the impact on the territory and the community characterizes not only the various phases of the production and distribution cycle, but increasingly also the company's processes and strategies.
The Yachting Division of Gruppo Boero has been a reference point for the Italian and international market for decades. Thanks to its brands, Boero YachtCoatings and Veneziani Yachting, the company has established its presence on the market with a wide range of products for the protection, repair and maintenance of boats, as a result of constant investment in research and development in order to provide innovative and high-performance painting solutions, guaranteeing a reduced environmental impact.
Antifouling paints, developed to deliver high performance in all conditions; epoxy primers, which provide protection and high adhesion; fillers, the most lightweight and flexible in the world; undercoats with high film compactness; varnishes and topcoats, easy to apply on every type of surface, with a wide range of finishes like glossy and matt.
Since 1915 Hempel has been a world-leading coatings specialist, providing protection and inspiration to the world around us. Today they have over 5,500 people in 80 countries delivering trusted solutions in the protective, decorative, marine, container, industrial and yacht markets. Hempel is proudly owned by the Hempel Foundation which supports cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.
Marina Barcelona 92 is a company dedicated to the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of superyachts. This is a unique service located in the Port of Barcelona, a strategic site and a stopping place in the route linking the Mediterranean with the Caribbean. Covering an area of 76.000m², its facilities include high-capacity equipment and the latest technology that make MB'92 one of the leading shipyards in the Mediterranean and a global pioneer dedicated exclusively to the megayacht sector.
The Marina Port Vell opened in June 1992 to coincide with the Barcelona Olympics and became the first marina in Catalonia with the capacity to accommodate large vessels. In recent years, Marina Port Vell has begun a complete makeover to position itself as one of the leading luxury marinas in the Mediterranean.
Fundada en el 2004, Nova Bocana Barcelona obtiene en 2006 la concesión para la gestión, desarrollo, construcción y explotación del “Plan Especial de la Nova Bocana del Port de Barcelona”, otorgada por la Autoridad Portuaria de Barcelona, mediante la construcción de un hotel, el W Barcelona, un aparcamiento subterráneo y la urbanización del entorno. La empresa también colabora en actividades relacionadas con la vela oceánica de alta competición, como la Barcelona World Race, a través de la FNOB.
A public-sector company launched in 1998 following the Generalitat of Catalonia’s Ports Law and forming part of the Department of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition directs, plans and manages fishing, recreational and cargo ports that do not operate under concession. It also regulates the use of port-based commercial, cultural and recreational facilities which foster the economic and social balance of ports, docks and maritime facilities. The entity also applies appropriate corrective measures to protect the environment and the quality of seawater.
Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona is the first marina in the Mediterranean conceived and designed exclusively for superyachts. It has had facilities specialised in superyachts since 2009 and is considered a leader in the sector. With a commitment to preserving the environment, Vilanova Grand Marina-Barcelona is governed by a comprehensive environmental programme rolled out in all areas of the Marina.
The World Trade Center Barcelona (WTCB) is a prominent business space in the city, known for its strategic location and focus on collaboration and innovation. It offers offices, meeting rooms, and common spaces where tenants can interact and create synergies. Additionally, it provides services such as a gym, parking, and outdoor areas that promote well-being and networking.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, WTCB aims to create an efficient and responsible environment. It also facilitates connections between local companies, fostering strategic relationships that help strengthen networks.
With its strategic plan for 2025-2030, WTCB aims to be a key driver of business competitiveness and city growth, generating a positive impact on both the local and global economy.
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