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The Government grants the shipyard Balenciaga another ten years' leave to continue its maritime activity

The Department of Food, Rural Development, Agriculture and Fisheries has announced that it will relinquish a plot of 22,400 square metres of land, the use of which has been limited by the Government to the construction and repair of ships. The Balenciaga shipyard has 10 days to pay for this authorization or to make allegations.

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Balenciaga shipyard. Stock Photo: EFE

The Basque Government has proposed to the shipyard Balenciaga the transfer of land in the port of Zumaia, which can only be used for the construction and repair of ships.

The Balenciaga shipyard has already closed thesale  with the Arab group Abu Dhabi Ports , although it has not yet reached an agreement with the works council to do so. Furthermore, on 19 November, the company submitted a request to the Government to maintain its activity in strategically located facilities.

The land proposed by the Government covers an area of 22,400 square metres and has infrastructure for the construction of vessels of up to 110 metres in length.

It is now up to the company to respond to this proposal, which includes technical, economic and administrative conditions.

In fact, the Government has granted Balenciaga a 10-year licence, which can be extended to 50 years. 

Once the concessionaire is received, Balenciaga has 10 days to respond and give his assent or make allegations. 

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