Vigo schools strengthen their connection to the sea at the 2025 Blue Fest
• A total of 528 students from six schools in Vigo and the surrounding metropolitan area took part in nautical, environmental, and cultural activities organized in the Vigo Bay. • The educational program included workshops, sailing experiences, and visits to historic ships, all carried out over two intense mornings of active participation. • This marks the fifth edition of Festival Azul, promoted by the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association, which continues to establish itself as a key cultural, sporting, and educational event in Galicia.
HYDEA Project Opens First Call for Innovative Hydrogen-Based Technologies
The HYDEA project has launched its first call to support the development and testing of pre-commercial, hydrogen-based technologies.
Countdown Begins for the 2025 Festival Azul: Vigo Bay Celebrates the Sea with Four Days of Unique Experiences
• The new edition of Festival Azul will take place from May 22 to 25 in the Vigo Bay, featuring a full program of sports, tourism, culture, and educational activities. • The event was officially presented today at a press conference with representatives from the Xunta de Galicia, the Pontevedra Provincial Council, the Port Authority of Vigo, and the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association. • Registration for activities is now open on the website and social media channels of the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster.
Vigo Port Flies Blue Trail Flag in Recognition of Its Commitment to Maritime and Port Heritage
• Carlos Botana, president of the Vigo Port Authority, hoisted the flag today in the Náutico area. • The recognition was awarded by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC), honoring Vigo Port's efforts along its waterfront. • The port also received a second distinction: the “Nautilus” underwater viewer has been designated a Blue Center, a space dedicated to environmental education. • The authority is now aiming to obtain a third Blue Flag next year with the launch of its “Peiraos do Solpor” project.
The HYDEA Project Receives the 2024 Atlantic Project Award in Bordeaux
The HYDEA project, led by the EnergyLab Technology Center and funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027 program, has been awarded the 2024 Atlantic Project Award in the category of Atlantic Ports and Blue Economy.
SCHOOLS IN VIGO JOINDE TEH 2024 BLUE FEST WITH NAUTICAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Over 600 participants, including students from five schools and members of two associations, took part in the educational and nautical activities of the 2024 Azul Festival. Students enjoyed eight activities designed to promote knowledge of the sea and nautical skills, from sailing lessons to cooking workshops and visits to traditional boats. Organized by the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association, the 2024 Azul Festival has established itself as a key event to promote maritime culture and sustainability in the Ría de Vigo.
THE PORT OF VIGO HOSTS THE FIRST NATIONAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ON PORT WELFARE COMMITTEES
• The president of the APV, Carlos Botana, and the conselleiro do Mar, Alfonso Villares, were in charge of welcoming the more than fifty participants in this meeting. • They counted with the participation of more than fifty attendees, who shared their personal experience to improve the quality of life of the people of the sea.
THE BLUE FEST 2024 WIL TURN THE VIGO BAY INTO A HUB OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND MARITIME TRADITION
-The Blue Fest 2024 will take place from October 24 to 27 in the Vigo Bay, featuring a diverse program of sports, tourism, and cultural activities for all audiences. -Organized by the Asociación Clúster Náutico Rías Baixas, the festival is an evolution of the Semana Azul, an event held for years to bring society closer to the sea. -Starting today, October 17, registrations for the activities are open through the association's website and social media.
Green hydrogen in Atlantic Area ports: first concrete results of the European HYDEA project
The HYDEA project, led by our center and funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027 program, was born to boost the transition to hydrogen in the ports of the Atlantic Area. One year after its launch, the 10 partners from Ireland, France, Portugal and Spain presented the first concrete results: the creation of an interactive map of the main hydrogen initiatives in the Atlantic Area ports, the identification of the most promising hydrogen applications, bottlenecks and opportunities in the ports of Brest, Leixões, Vigo and Seville, and the organization of international discussions on safety and security issues.
PORT AND XUNTA WORK ON A NEW SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CITIZENS ON THE SEAFRONT OF THE CITY
- The president of the Port Authority of Vigo, Carlos Botana, the Regional Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Planning, María Martínez Allegue, and the delegate of the Xunta de Galicia in Vigo, Ana Ortiz, visited this morning the works to improve mobility and humanization of the 2nd section of the Orillamar road. - It is expected to be completed by the end of the year, thus completing an itinerary of almost 7.5 km that will allow a sustainable and fully accessible mobility from the Arenal gardens to the promenade surrounding the car terminal in Bouzas.
SCHOOLS IN VIGO JOINED THE 2024 AZUL FESTIVAL WITH NAUTICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
• Over 600 participants, including students from five schools and members of two associations, took part in the educational and nautical activities of the 2024 Azul Festival. • Students enjoyed eight activities designed to promote knowledge of the sea and nautical skills, from sailing lessons to cooking workshops and visits to traditional boats. • Organized by the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association, the 2024 Azul Festival has established itself as a key event to promote maritime culture and sustainability in the Ría de Vigo.
THE PORT OF VIGO HOSTS THE 4TH EDITION OF THE FAO INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES INSPECTION TRAINING COURSE STARTING TODAY
• The 4th edition of the international fisheries inspection training course has been inaugurated to support the implementation of the "Port State Measures Agreement" (PSMA). • Seventeen fisheries inspectors and officers from seven Caribbean countries will participate, gaining tools and practices over the next three weeks to apply in their respective countries in their efforts to promote sustainable fishing. • Carlos Botana advocates for "joint efforts at all levels of control and inspection, from the origin to the destination of products, to contribute to a viable fishing industry that provides livelihoods for those of us living in marine-coastal areas." • Over 70 inspectors from around the world (Africa, America, etc.) have been trained at the Port of Vigo in recent years to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.