PROA 2025 Blue Economy Awards

Andalusia celebrates its blue leadership in Malaga

On July 22, the PROA 2025 Awards were held in Malaga. This event, organized by the Andalusian Maritime-Marine Cluster (CMMA), has become a key event for highlighting Andalusia’s leadership in the field of the sustainable Blue Economy.

The gala, held at Candado Beach and hosted by journalist Rocío Luque, brought together authorities, companies, researchers, and representatives of institutions committed to economic development linked to the sea. The event highlighted the importance of strategic sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, technological innovation, blue tourism, maritime infrastructure, and marine environmental protection.

The president of the CMMA, Javier Noriega, noted that the Blue Economy already represents more than 10% of Andalusia’s GDP and emphasized the need to strengthen public-private collaboration to continue advancing an innovative, competitive, and environmentally friendly economic model.

Furthermore, the event served to highlight the Andalusian Strategy for a Sustainable Blue Economy (EA2), promoted by the Andalusian Regional Government with an investment of more than €216 million. This clear roadmap positions Andalusia as an international benchmark in marine sustainability, thanks also to the creation of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Blue Economy, tasked with coordinating blue policies between now and 2028.

An opportunity for Nautilus Dragados

At Nautilus Dragados, we celebrate the consolidation of these spaces for meeting and recognition. For us, initiatives like the PROA Awards not only highlight the efforts of companies and institutions committed to the sea, but also strengthen an ecosystem in which our work plays an increasingly important role.

As a company specializing in sustainable dredging, beach restoration, coastal protection, and sediment management, we fully share the vision of a Blue Economy that is respectful, efficient, and aligned with current environmental challenges.

Our expertise in maritime engineering and environmentally friendly technical solutions can add real value to the development of blue infrastructure, the regeneration of coastal ecosystems, and climate change adaptation in coastal and port environments.

We applaud these types of initiatives that foster talent and commitment to the sea, and we reaffirm our purpose: to build a future by caring for our seas and coasts.