# Lanzarote Fishing School Upgrades Training Simulators

The Lanzarote Fishing School in the Canary Islands has invested a total of **905,000 euros** in two advanced simulators—a firefighting simulator costing **770,000 euros** and a GMDSS radio simulator costing **135,000 euros**—to enhance maritime vocational training. These acquisitions, completed in 2026, aim to expand practical training capabilities for students preparing for careers in maritime transport, fishing, and related sectors, supporting regional priorities for innovation and sustainability in the blue economy.

- The procurement reflects a strategic focus on improving specialized, hands-on training aligned with sector needs, as emphasized by Esteban Reyes, Director General of Fisheries.
- Agencies and contractors involved in maritime training technologies and simulator manufacturing may find opportunities in similar regional or sector-specific upgrades.
- This investment signals growing demand for advanced simulation equipment in maritime education, encouraging vendors to tailor offerings to vocational training institutions.
- Procurement professionals should note the importance of aligning training technology acquisitions with broader regional economic and environmental goals, such as sustainability in the blue economy.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of the Canary Islands
- Cabildo of Lanzarote
- Canary Institute of Agri-food Quality

### Key Quotes
> That recognition of the center's trajectory and commitment highlights the importance of promoting specialized, practical training adapted to the needs of the sector
> — Esteban Reyes, Director General of Fisheries

### Sources
- [Lanzarote: the Fishing School incorporates two simulators for 905,000 euros](https://www.lavozdelanzarote.com/en/news/more-news/lanzarote-the-fishing-school-incorporates-two-simulators-for-905000-euros_246056_102.html) - lavozdelanzarote.com