Technical University of Madrid
Naval Architecture Department
- Model Basin Research Group -
Construcciones Navales P. FREIRE, S.A., was founded in 1895.
Nowadays the shipyard's main activity is building any kind of vessels
up to 150 m. length. Another important activity are the Shiprepairs and
Conversions where we have a large experience.
With the last deliveries, FREIRE has strongly entered and consolidated
in a very specialised and difficult market like the largest fishing
vessels, also known as the fifth generation. In the same way, in the
harbour tug market FREIRE has reached the highest technology and
quality levels with the "Spirit" and "Magic". Reefers, car-carriers and
patrol boats are also build in our shipyard in single units or series.
Key Person : Dr. Jorge Duran Castel
Jorge Duran Castel got his degree as Naval Architect in the Escuela
Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Navales (ETSIN), Universidad
Politénica de Madrid, 1966. He also earned his Doctorate
Degree in the ETSIN in 1971. After graduation he worked in the Dutch
Shipyard NEDERLANSCHE DOCK. He has worked in ASTILLEROS Y
CONSTRUCCIONES as Head of Steel Department (19966-1969), Supplies
Manager (1970-1976) and Production and Project Manager (1977-1985).
Since 1992 he has been President and Managing Director of COAPROA, and
from 2002 to 2004 President and Managing Director of MARITIMESITE.
Since 1986 up today he has been Production Manager of CONSTRUCCIONES
NAVALES PAULINO FREIRE S.A.).
Model Basin Research Group (CEHINAV)
- Naval Architecture Department (ETSIN)
Technical University of Madrid (UPM)
Arco de la Victoria s/n. - 28040 Madrid - Spain
Tel : +34913367156 Fax :
+34915442149