Iván Artime, Director of Factoría de GONDAN, winner of the AINE Award
In the recent celebration of the Virgen del Carmen, Iván Artime, Director of Factoría de GONDAN, has been honoured with the AINE Award to the best professional career of the year 2023. This award, given by the Official Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers, highlights the exceptional dedication and leadership of Iván Artime in the naval sector.
The ceremony took place at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Navales de Madrid, where the most significant achievements of the year in the industry were recognised. Iván Artime has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation at GONDAN, contributing significantly to the growth and success of the company.
This award not only reflects his outstanding professional career, but also his ability to lead highly complex teams and projects in the demanding naval sector. His analytical and strategic approach has been fundamental to GONDAN’s success in state-of-the-art shipbuilding, helping the company to overcome challenges and reach new heights in the industry. Throughout 2023 he has been primarily responsible for the construction and delivery of the vessels “Edda Boreas”, “Edda Nordri” and “Cegonha-Branca”, three of the most sophisticated, complex and environmentally efficient vessels to be built over the last year in Europe, confirming a trend towards decarbonisation and the construction of vessels that can achieve the ambitious goal of operating with zero emissions.
GONDAN continues to strengthen its position as a benchmark in the construction of advanced, high quality vessels. This success is the result of the collective effort and constant innovation of GONDAN’s management and team, which has been dedicated to carrying out large-scale projects with impeccable execution, always maintaining the highest standards of quality and technology in the shipbuilding industry.