Engineering and service solution provider Avantis has joined forces with Zamakona Yards in a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing yard stay solutions for the marine and drilling contracting industry.
Bridgend-based Avantis said the collaboration marked a significant milestone in the efforts of both companies to deliver enhanced yard stay solutions and services to the marine and drilling contracting industry.
It said that the partnership combined Avantis’ long-established engineering and service expertise with Zamakona’s extensive yard facilities, and more than 50 years of experience in the newbuilds and ship repair business throughout a group of shipyards comprising the Northern Iberian Peninsula (Bilbao and San Sebastian, Canary Islands (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), and West Africa (Mauritania-Nouakchott).
Tom David, CEO of Avantis, said:
“The collaboration aims to address the evolving needs of clients as they mobilise their vessels to new geographies. Together with Zamakona, we aim to strengthen our ability to deliver superior and efficient solutions that meet the high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance that our clients expect from us.”
This partnership also embodies both companies' commitment to sustainability, with Avantis at the forefront of providing eco-friendly solutions that align with global decarbonisation goals. The collaboration is expected to foster innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and ultimately lead to more sustainable practices across the industries served.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Avantis, combining our strengths to enhance our offerings to the marine and drilling industries,” said Borja Garaygordóbil, Managing Director of Zamakona Yards. “This partnership is a testament to our shared vision of delivering excellence and driving significant advancements in the maritime sector.”
Avantis and Zamakona will work closely together to leverage their respective strengths and capabilities, fostering innovation and delivering value-added solutions to clients across the oil and gas and marine industries. The collaboration will enable both companies to access new markets and expand their service offerings.
