What is Balearic Marine Cluster?

by Balearic Marine Cluster

Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC) was created in 2019. It is a business initiative promoted by the government of the Balearic Islands and several companies within the sector. Its aim: to position the Balearic Islands as a hub for the nautical industry and strengthen its international competitiveness. Almost 70 companies now form the BMC, allowing them to promote synergies and add mutual value by:

Innovation within the marine industry

Accelerating ideas and innovative projects related to the blue economy and nautical sector. Ensuring that the Balearic Islands are always at the forefront of nautical technology.

Promoting the Balearic Islands as a nautical destination

Through our facing brand, Balearic Yacht Destination, the Balearic Islands are internationally promoted as the main nautical destination in the Mediterranean.

Improving nautical training

We work together with the main training centers to improve nautical training at local and national levels by adapting to the current needs of the sector.

Increasing competitiveness of the nautical industry

By promoting the synergy of companies in the nautical sector, we have greater impact as an industry. This allows for acceleration of sustainability, digitisation and development of high-quality products and new services.

All these objectives are achieved through different projects and initiatives that are carried out by our working groups:

Innovation

We promote innovation among companies in the nautical sector; making them more efficient, sustainable and digital.

Balearic Yacht Destination

We promote the Balearic Islands internationally as a nautical destination; from both touristic and technical perspectives.

Training and Employment

We launch training programmes to promote employment within the Balearic nautical sector.

Refit

We work to ensure that boat repair and maintenance companies in the Balearic Islands are at the forefront of the sector worldwide.

Legal Affairs

We develop strategies to adapt current legislation and regulations appropriate to the nautical sector in the Balearic Islands.

Marinas and recreational boating

We work to ensure that the Balearic Islands’ marinas are at the forefront of sustainability and competitiveness.

Yacht and ship agents

We are working to standardise protocols for sailing and anchoring in the waters of the Balearic Islands.

In 2022, thanks to the cooperation of our partners, more than 17 projects were carried out in one or more of the above-mentioned areas.