Emergency Mast Steps for the Santa María Manuela Schooner: Naval Safety in Aveiro
Safety in high-altitude maneuvers is critical in marine engineering. Recently, Cables Estructurales has led the accessibility improvement project on the historic sailing ship Santa María Manuela (Aveiro), by supplying and installing high-resistance emergency steps.
Technical Deployment at the Shipyard:
To guarantee maximum precision, our team traveled to the shipyard facilities, performing a technical intervention tailored to the vessel’s original structure. The use of specific components for the maritime sector ensures a long service life, even under conditions of extreme corrosion.
Why are emergency steps vital in naval maintenance?
Maritime safety regulations require redundant and reliable access systems. Our steps offer:
- Structural Stability: Anchors designed to withstand dynamic loads.
- Risk Prevention: Enhancing the crew’s response capacity during critical maneuvers.
- Certified Quality: Following our standards , we use materials that comply with the most demanding regulations.
Solutions in Cables and Structural Accessories:
his project reinforces our position as strategic partners in the refit of tall ships and training vessels. We do not only supply the material; we offer continuous technical monitoring and expert advice at every stage.

Naval refit of the sailing ship Santa Maria Manuela (Aveiro). Installation of auxiliary steps to improve safety during mast maneuvers.

Auxiliary steps for high-altitude maneuvers and naval engineering. Stainless steel equipment designed for extreme conditions at sea.

Steel accessories for rigging and training ship maintenance. High-resistance solutions for traditional and professional sailing.


