Beatriz Spuch, new COIN dean in Galicia and president of AINE in the region
Her arrival represents, according to COIN and AINE, a "renewing impetus for a profession deeply linked to the industrial, technological, and sustainable future of Galicia."
Beatriz Spuch has been appointed dean of the Official College of Naval and Ocean Engineers (COIN) of Galicia and president of the Spanish Association of Naval Engineers (AINE) in the region. Her arrival represents, according to COIN and AINE, a "renewing impetus for a profession deeply linked to the industrial, technological, and sustainable future of Galicia." This change comes with "deep recognition" of the work carried out by the previous Board and its dean, Jorge Dahl de Sobrino.
A Naval and Ocean Engineer from the University of A Coruña, with extensive experience in strategic planning, port logistics, and innovation, Ms Spuch embodies an integrated vision focused on the global challenges of the naval and maritime-port sector. She assumes the position after the approval of her appointment by the COIN Governing Board and Executive Committee and its subsequent ratification at the Extraordinary General Meetings. Its regional team—both at COIN and AINE—represents the northern and southern regions of the community and is comprised of professionals with a strong presence in Galicia's industrial and technical sectors, which will strengthen the connection between the institution and Galicia's productive fabric.
Thus, alongside Beatriz Spuch Sánchez, Juan Andrés Pérez Pérez, Vilagarcía’s maritime captain, performs as vice-dean of COIN and vice-president of AINE. Additionally, Basilio Puente Varela, Sara Ferreño González, and Soledad Somoza Botana serve as COIN representatives for the northern region; while Adrián Mato Iglesias, Jesús J. Castaño Gómez, Sandra Ventoso Vidal, and Cinthia Gómez Bajo represent the southern region. In addition, the new AINE representatives are: Adrián Mato Iglesias, Jesús J. Castaño Gómez, Primitivo B. González López, and Sara Ferreño González.
In her initial remarks, Ms Spuch emphasized the importance of positioning naval engineering as a strategic pillar for Galicia, a region deeply connected to the sea and its industries: shipbuilding, blue economy, port innovation, and new technologies associated with sustainability. Her goal, she explained, is “to make COIN and AINE in Galicia benchmarks for collaboration, innovation, and openness, incorporating new generations of engineers and strengthening the role of women in naval engineering.
With over two decades of professional experience—including her role as an expert evaluator for the European Commission in programs such as Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, and CINEA—Ms Spuch brings an international perspective that she hopes to share with the Galician professional community. COIN also highlights her research profile, her work on technology projects, and her role as co-founder of BASE Solutions, all aimed at consolidating a leadership focused on strategic planning, sustainability, and the digital transformation of the sector.
Under their leadership, COIN and AINE’s Galician delegation will seek to strengthen ties between professionals, companies, government agencies, and research centres; promote high-impact training and outreach programs; and create forums that boost Galicia's competitiveness in the naval and maritime sectors.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras