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| IMP Shipyard and Port Services Inc. launches a new shipyard in Leyte province, featuring innovative airbag technology for safe, eco-friendly shipbuilding and repair operations. |
EASTERN VISAYAS – IMP Shipyard and Port Services Inc. are all set to inaugurate a state-of-the-art facility in Albuera on February 23rd. The move is aimed at boosting shipbuilding and repair operations in Leyte province. The new facility will incorporate advanced technologies, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Captain Gaudencio Morales, the visionary owner and president of IMP Shipyard, highlighted the facility's exceptional features, including adopting state-of-the-art airbag technology. This technology ensures safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly operations, addressing the growing demand for environmentally conscious shipbuilding practices.
Capt. Morales also emphasized the importance of safety, noting that the facility's concretized launch ways facilitate smooth and manageable docking and undocking processes. He also underscored the company's commitment to minimizing risks and maintaining a secure and healthy work environment for its employees.
Regarding efficiency, Capt. Morales expressed confidence in the expertise of the management and technical team. IMP Shipyard will leverage innovative technologies and enhance the competencies of its personnel to optimize operational efficiency, ensuring timely project deliveries and customer satisfaction.
In line with the global emphasis on sustainability, IMP Shipyard has implemented several green practices at its multi-million-peso shipyard. The facility utilizes solar power lights, wastewater treatment systems, rainwater impounding facilities, and blocking nets to minimize dust and paint contamination. The company is also committed to installing solar panels in its buildings, promoting the use of renewable energy, and contributing to the preservation and cleanliness of Lilang Lake.
Capt. Morales shared the company's vision, which aligns with the Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028, approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The vision encompasses five key priority programs focusing on shipbuilding, ship repair, capacity building, community empowerment, and seafarers' integration.
Furthermore, IMP Shipyard is the first Board of Investments-registered SBSR corporation entitled to tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Law, as stated by Capt. Morales. This move resonates with the Philippine government's efforts to provide fiscal relief for domestic and foreign shipyards, as outlined in the CREATE Act. —iTacloban (Source: DT)