This unit, designed for dry maintenance of Panamax-type ships, represents a technical capability previously unavailable in the archipelago's ports. Its arrival positions Tenerife as a strategic hub in the Mid-Atlantic routes.
The dry dock has completed a journey of over 10,000 nautical miles, departing from the HRDD shipyards in Shanghai on February 14. Its route included passages through key points such as the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, maintaining a consistent speed.
With dimensions of 240 meters in length and 48 meters in width, the Hidramar Ultra can lift up to 22,000 tons. It features eight centrifugal pumps that allow vessels to be dry-docked in approximately two hours, and a specialized center that monitors its stability and structural resistance in real-time.
The incorporation of this infrastructure aims to meet the demand from shipping companies that require technical adaptations to comply with international energy efficiency regulations.
The operation of the dry dock, which will operate under the Spanish flag and be registered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is estimated to generate 700 direct jobs, according to Hidramar. Furthermore, this activity is expected to boost demand in the auxiliary industry and local logistics services, supporting the repairs of vessels using the facility.
