Building the Shipyard

AstilleroVerde, or Green Shipyard, began its history with SAILCARGO in 2016. Previously pasture land it has been rejevunated as the worlds first eco-shipyard. All shipbuilding infrastructure has been built from scratch using sustainably sourced timber.

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