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ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products
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Many of the vessels are equipped to run on alternative sources of energy including hydrogen and electricity. But sustainability is not just about energy. GONDAN Shipbuilders also believes in supporting local businesses wherever possible to reduce transport emissions and stimulate job and economic growth in their region.
When GONDAN Shipbuilders began operations in 1925, wood was the preferred material for hulls. But by the late sixties, steel had become a more cost-effective material and GONDAN turned to a local steel mill – now ArcelorMittal Gijón – to meet their needs.
“The relationship with ArcelorMittal Gijón continues to this day,” says Montserrat Rodriguez, Purchasing Segment Leader at GONDAN. “The proximity of the mill reduces our transport costs, and it is helping us commercially as more of our customers are asking us to use locally sourced materials.”
GONDAN Shipbuilders builds the ship and then fits it out with the technology requested by the owner. “We are the technology integrators – we put everything together and make sure it works,” says Luis Mourelle, Sales Manager for GONDAN. “When the vessel is finished, the owner has a high-quality solution which is ready to go.”
“Using designs provided by specialist engineers, GONDAN develops the detailed engineering plans for each new vessel. “In this process we use our experience to enhance the sustainability of the vessels,” says Luis Mourelle. “That can be achieved by reducing the number of engines, utilising full-electric motors, and adding alternative power sources.”
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