As the Balearic Superyacht Forum is fast approaching, we are glad to introduce you to one of our Headline Partners: STP Shipyard Palma
STP Shipyard Palma is a technical area for the repair and maintenance of vessels that operates with an ‘open shipyard’ model, resulting in a highly specialized area of the highest quality. In this model, each boat can choose which contractors or companies they want to work with to carry out their refit and repair projects, giving the client direct control over budget and repair times.
Thanks to this management model, STP Shipyard Palma receives over 1,000 boats annually for repairs and carries out over 2,000 travel lift movements. Additionally, it has a network of over 600 specialized companies in different repair areas, resulting in over 2,000 people working daily on various repair projects.
Moreover, the open shipyard model fosters competition among companies, leading to the offer of the best quality and highly competitive economic proposals, allowing and encouraging a constant increase in service quality.
What sets STP Shipyard Palma apart from others in the industry, particularly in the Balearic region?
STP Shipyard Palma has become an internationally recognized hub for various reasons, among which undoubtedly stands out its good management and daily production, coupled with its open shipyard model, secure facilities suitable for industry demands, and a professional team dedicated to service, all seeking the highest level of customer satisfaction.
One of STP’s strengths lies in its equipment, notably, its 6 travel lifts with a lifting capacity of up to 1,000 tons. With ample water berths and yard capacity, boats up to 120 meters in length can undergo maintenance work.
Handling large vessels requires extensive knowledge and specialization in each area of refit due to their complexity. Thus, in a single project, more than 100 companies have been involved, a feat few shipyards worldwide can offer. This is why STP Shipyard Palma has become an international benchmark in boat repair.
For boats arriving at STP Shipyard Palma, it is reassuring to have access to a network of over 600 skilled professionals operating within the facilities, ensuring increasingly professional services.
How is STP Shipyard Palma embracing innovation and technological advancements to enhance its services or products?
In its commitment to sustainability, STP Shipyard Palma seeks to promote actions among users, clients, companies, and employees to reinforce its commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness.
In this regard, STP is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, a commitment to coordinate strategies on environmental issues, labor standards, and anti-corruption efforts within the framework of the UN mandate to promote the Sustainable Development Goals in the business sector.
Additionally, it holds ISO 9001 quality certification, ISO 14001 environmental certification, and ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety. Furthermore, it is certified in the Carbon Footprint Registry to assess its impact.
What sustainability initiatives or practices is STP implementing to promote environmental responsibility within the industry?
At STP Shipyard Palma, we have electric vehicle charging points, with the unique feature that a portion of the energy used comes from a photovoltaic installation, highlighting our commitment to renewable energy.
Another initiative to support the use of renewable energies is the replacement of combustion engine machinery with electric alternatives and the offering of equipment that is no longer useful in our facilities for professional training purposes.
Likewise, we have adopted several measures to promote circular economy practices. For example, we try to give a second life to surplus materials, and used nautical equipment, furniture, and clothing through collaborations with various local NGOs and foundations.
Furthermore, we promote training and awareness among our employees so they understand the importance of environmental preservation and help them adopt good practices to set an example in their daily work routine.
What are som eof the key services or initiatives that STP offers to clients in the superyacht sector?
STP Shipyard Palma stands out for its ‘open shipyard’ business model, where each vessel that arrives in this technical area can freely choose which companies to carry out its maintenance and repair work with. This management model allows for better control over repair times and costs, something highly valued by all our clients.
Additionally, the facilities enjoy a strategic location in Palma de Mallorca, which with 300 days of sunshine per year is the best option for boat repairs, as it ensures that repair processes are not interrupted by extreme weather conditions.
The human factor is also essential, and we have a very close-knit team that is always willing to help. Furthermore, due to their professional qualities, we are able to offer extraordinary service.
It is worth noting that we have excellent local, national, and international craftsmen who work at the facilities. Thanks to their professionalism and highly skilled labor, we have positioned ourselves as a key and unique technical area internationally.
The proximity to the city and airports is another important factor to consider, as our facilities provide convenient and quick access to the city’s wide range of complementary offerings, and you can be in other European cities within two hours of flying.
STP Shipyard Palma belongs to the IPM Group, so it is also worth mentioning the synergies that exist between the other nautical facilities within the group in Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Valencia, which is an added bonus for our clients. For all these reasons, the IPM Group has forged a great reputation in the nautical sector that undoubtedly makes us unique and special.
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