West Sea

West Sea is an international reference in the naval sector, recognized for its ability to execute, providing integrated solutions and creating value in a sustainable way. With modern and fully equipped infrastructures, it has the capacity to construct, repair and convert medium-large sized vessels up to 37,000 DWT, with dry-docks that can accommodate vessels up to 200 metres of length and 30 metres wide, with lifting capacity of 180 tonnes, and 9 different cranes. Located in the West coast of Europe, the shipyard has privileged proximity to several international relevant ports, such as Vigo, Porto (Leixões) and Lisbon. Create added value for the shareholders, employees and other stakeholders, such as the local territorial region or even at national level, tracking the know-how and tradition of the naval industry, offering a portfolio with innovative and competitive solutions of products and services of engineering, construction, repair and naval conversion. Harmonise the activity developed by the organisation with the local environment in which it operates and with the promotion of the health and well-being of employees. Being a company of international reference in the naval sector, acknowledged for its execution capacity, supplying integrated solutions and adding value in a sustained way. Our values are the benchmark to develop excellent work. From the first to the last day of each project. Creating value, always focused on the quality of the final product. Rigour in processes, rigour in complying with rules and rigour in relations with partners and clients. Commitment to ensure technical competence in all the activities we carry out. We believe that relations are built having as a base humility, respect and integrity, whether they are relations with partners or employees, or with the environment. Human beings evolve through the development of skills, abilities and attitudes that make more sense in a group, in an attitude of mutual assistance and solidarity. Belonging and contributing to the success of the company makes employees feel more integrated, results-oriented and motivated, confident that the results lead them to more significant professional achievement. Delivery of the Douro Estrela, the 12th River Cruise vessel built at West Sea for APT Luxury Travel. Signature of the construction contracts for 3 river Cruise Vessels – Viking Gyda, Amasintra and Gate One. Signature of the construction contracts for 2 river cruise vessels – Avalon Alegria and MS Estrela, a luxury cruise vessel for Ryobi and 6 Ocean Patrol vessels for the Portuguese Navy. Delivery of the World Traveller, the forth polar expedition vessel built by West Sea for Mystic Cruises. Conversion of the Hedy Lamarr, owned by Baleària, to liquefied natural gas with the installation of an 180-tonne storage tank and conversion of the motors to work on diesel and liquefied natural gas. Delivery of the World Navigator, the third polar expedition vessel built by West Sea for Mystic Cruises. Delivery of the hotel-ship São Gabriel to Douro Azul and the World Voyager, the second polar expedition vessel built by West Sea for Mystic Cruises. Conversion of the Sicilia, owned by Baleària, to liquefied natural gas with the installation of an 160-tonne storage tank and conversion of the motors to work on diesel and liquefied natural gas. Mystic Cruises awarded the construction of 4 new polar vessels: the World Traveller, the World Seeker, the World Adventurer and the World Discoverer, totalling a fleet of 7 ships of this type, that reveal themselves as true ambassadors of Portugal. They take to the four corners of the world a huge number of Portuguese brands which integrate their construction. Delivery of the hotel-ships Viking Helgrim, A-Rosa Alva and Amadouro to Douro Azul. Delivery of the first polar vessel built by West Sea, the World Explorer. The christening ceremony took place at the West Sea shipyard, in an event that gathered over 400 guests. I