Who We Are

About Us

The fastest hull coating service in the Atlantic, built by shipowners for shipowners.

Our Mission

Keeping Vessels at Sea, Not in Dock

Marine PitStop was founded on a simple premise: hull maintenance should not keep vessels out of service. Inspired by the speed and efficiency of motorsport pit stops, we developed a proprietary process that delivers a full hull coating in just two days — the fastest service of its kind in the world — without compromising quality.

Strategically located in Tenerife on the main Atlantic shipping corridor connecting Europe, the Americas, and Africa, we combine an unrivaled location with the world's fastest hull coating service, enabling vessels to minimize downtime and maximize fleet availability.

2
Days average service
230m
Max vessel LOA
6+
Antifouling systems
24/7
Operational readiness

Our Story

How We Got Here

2022

Marine PitStop concept developed within Ultranav innovation programme.

2023

Strategic partnership with Hidramar established. Site selection begins in Tenerife.

2024

Floating dry dock infrastructure commissioned. First vessels coated.

2025

Full commercial operations launched. Atlantic hub fully operational.

Leadership

Our Team

CM
Carlos Méndez
Chief Executive Officer
LV
Laura Vidal
Chief Operations Officer
IM
Iain MacLeod
Head of Commercial
AR
Andrés Rojas
Technical Director

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