Palma, Superyachting International Capital
Palma, Superyachting International Capital
Astilleros de Mallorca, main character of the second edition of The Balearic Superyacht Forum
For the second consecutive year, Palma has consolidated itself as the international epicenter of the nautical centre with the celebration of The Balearic Superyacht Forum, on the 29th and 30th of April, in the iconic Auditorium of the city. The event, organized by the Balearic Marine Cluster in collaboration with The Superyacht Group, reunited over 250 professionals and 150 first level companies, turning the Balearic capital into the neuralgic centre of the debate about the present and the future of the superyachts in the Mediterranean.
During two intense days, key topics for the future of the sector were addressed, with a special focus on investment in refit infrastructure, the availability and professionalization of subcontractors, and the positioning of the Mediterranean —and Palma in particular— as a strategic hub for cutting-edge technical services.
Astilleros de Mallorca actively participated in the forum not only as one of its Headline Partners but also as an expert voice in various panel discussions. Our director, Carlos Morales, took part in the roundtable “Investing in refit infrastructure and business models”, emphasizing the importance of continuing to invest in the continuous improvement of facilities and capabilities to maintain Palma as a global benchmark for refit.
Meanwhile, our production director, Paul Grunig, participated in the panel “The future of services & subcontractors”, focusing on the current challenges in the technical value chain of the sector, from the availability of qualified personnel to managing increasingly demanding customer needs.
The forum also bid for collaborative innovation through dynamic formats such as thematic hackatones, in which our CEO, Diego Colón, and our commercial director, Víctor Pérez, participated actively, contributing with ideas and suggestions about new solutions in client experience, operative efficiency and intelligent infrastructures for large lengths.
This second edition has strengthened the role of The Balearic Superyacht Forum as one of the most influential events on the international nautical calendar. Its timing alongside the 41st edition of the Palma International Boat Show further enhanced the external projection of the Balearic nautical cluster, offering attendees a comprehensive experience of networking, analysis, and business opportunities.
From Astilleros de Mallorca, we celebrate the consolidations of this forum as a key platform to give visibility to talent and technical capacity of the field in our islands, and we reaffirm our commitment with the boosting of excellence in the refit and superyacht management areas.