Gazelle Wind Power, a developer of floating wind platforms, has acquired a controlling stake in Faustino Carceller, a Spanish naval architect and marine consulting firm. Under the agreement, Faustino Carceller will operate as an independent subsidiary of Gazelle, continuing to focus on the commercial fishing, marine, and shipping industries. The Carceller family will remain a significant shareholder in the company, while Pablo Carceller has been appointed as the CEO and Director of Faustino Carceller.
The acquisition of Faustino Carceller is expected to create synergies for both companies and help Gazelle accelerate the technical development of its floating offshore wind platform. Gazelle's shipbuilding approach for construction aligns with Faustino Carceller's expertise in naval architecture, engineering, and consulting for the marine market.
Gazelle's CEO, Jon Salazar, said: “Faustino Carceller's impeccable reputation, knowledge, and experience have established it as one of the premier naval architecture, engineering, and consulting companies in Spain over the last 35 years; their expertise in the marine market will be key for Gazelle as we transition into an exciting new phase of development for both our company and the offshore wind industry.”
The CEO of Faustino Carceller, Pablo Carceller, added: “This agreement allows us to continue servicing the needs of shipowners and shipyards to the highest ability—while giving us and our customers a pathway into the burgeoning offshore wind market. Gazelle's unique offshore platform technology works in harmony with fishing corridors, making this partnership an ideal fit for both companies.”
The acquisition is expected to accelerate engineering processes, project development, R&D, and overall innovation activity, enabling both Gazelle and Faustino Carceller to better serve their customers and achieve greater success in the evolving offshore wind market.
