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The tanker Prestigious WD faces the largest dry dock repair in the Canary Islands in Tenerife

The Prestigious WD tanker begins the largest dry dock repair in the Canary Islands, with 300 professionals and a new floating dock.

Candela RiveroCandela Rivero· · 2 min read
AIClose-up of the propeller and rudder of a large tanker emerging from the water, with a dry dock and cranes in the background
Close-up of the propeller and rudder of a large tanker emerging from the water, with a dry dock and cranes in the background

The 223-metre tanker is already docked at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife for an inspection that could culminate in its dry docking at the new floating dock, mobilising 300 professionals.

The Prestigious WD, a 223-metre Panamax class tanker, has docked at the Tenerife Shipyards facilities in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The vessel begins a campaign of inspection and maintenance that, if approved by the Port Authority, will become the largest dry dock repair operation ever carried out in the Archipelago.

While awaiting authorisation to use the shipyard's new floating dock, teams are already conducting the Special Periodic Survey (SPS), a mandatory inspection to maintain the vessel's certification. These tasks include technical reviews and system tests that can be performed with the ship afloat.

The floating dock, key to the operation

If the Port Authority gives the green light, the hull of the Prestigious WD will be completely lifted out of the water. This will allow for cleaning, marine paint treatment, and inspection of the propeller, rudder, and bottom valves, tasks that are impossible with the vessel afloat. It would be the first Panamax ship to enter dry dock in the Canary Islands.

The operation would mobilise around 300 specialised professionals, including marine mechanics, welders, electricians, and logistics personnel, according to estimates from Tenerife Shipyards. Additionally, it would generate a ripple effect on auxiliary supply, transport, and hospitality companies, retaining the international shipowner's investment in the local economy.

An industrial leap for the Canary Islands

The CEO of Hidramar Group, Jonathan Pérez, highlighted that this project demonstrates that the Canary Islands have the talent and technical capacity to compete in the repair of large vessels. Until now, vessels needing dry inspections in the Central Atlantic had to divert to mainland or North African ports. The new floating dock will allow this to be done in Tenerife, reducing costs and downtime.

The company is hopeful that administrative authorisation will arrive in the coming weeks. If granted, the Prestigious WD, designed for crude oil transport, will lead an unprecedented operation in the Archipelago.

For the Canary reader, this news represents a step forward in the industrial consolidation of the Islands. Dry dock repair not only generates skilled employment but positions Tenerife as a reference in the Central Atlantic, reducing dependence on external ports. The timelines are uncertain, but expectations are high.

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