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Ankerplex manufactures high-performance anchors using its patented "Mechanical Interlocking" system, which requires no welding, screws, or bending. This provides long-term solutions to critical issues such as structural stress, galvanic corrosion, cracking, and embrittlement. The solid and resistant block can be assembled and disassembled in seconds, taking up minimal space for onboard stowage, logistics, and storage.

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Ankerplex Honored with Innovation Runner-Up Award

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ANKERPLEX Awarded at Navalia 2026 for Its Breakthrough Innovation in Anchoring Engineering

ANKERPLEX has been honored with the Special Commendation for Best Innovation Project at the tenth edition of the Navalia 2026 International Exhibition. Granted by the jury within the Innovation Zone—an initiative promoted by the Vigo Free Trade Zone Consortium and managed by the Spanish Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers (AINE)—this recognition highlights the value of ANKERPLEX's innovative anchor design in an edition marked by record growth in technological projects and a strong commitment to the blue economy.

The decision was officially announced by Beatriz Spuch, Dean in Galicia of the Official Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers (COIN), positioning ANKERPLEX among the most outstanding technological development initiatives in the naval and maritime sector. The official presentation of the award will take place next July during AINE's annual gala.

A Technical Breakthrough Driven by Simplicity and High Efficiency

ANKERPLEX's proposal centers on an anchoring solution that breaks away from traditional systems. Its anchor is manufactured using three standard flat sheet metal parts, enabling rapid, secure, and precise assembly.

One of its key engineering achievements lies in the complete elimination of moving parts, effectively removing critical points vulnerable to jamming, mechanical wear, or premature degradation. This optimized architecture directly translates into superior operational performance:
• Greater penetration: An engineered geometry designed for swift digging into the seabed.
• Maximum holding power: Outstanding retention capacity under high loads and demanding conditions.
• Automatic resetting: Dynamic and efficient realignment during changes in load direction or trajectory shifts.

Jury Criteria and Impact on the Blue Economy

In granting this Special Commendation, the jury rigorously evaluated the project's technological innovation, design originality, and direct contribution to naval and ocean engineering. Furthermore, they underscored its contribution to sustainability and the blue economy, driven by an efficient manufacturing process that optimizes material usage while delivering exceptional operational reliability.

This milestone is particularly significant given the context of Navalia 2026, where the Innovation Zone doubled its footprint to 400 square meters to showcase over 20 cutting-edge projects spanning AI, digitalization, autonomous vessels, and alternative fuels. In this highly competitive showcase, ANKERPLEX consolidates its position as a rising benchmark in marine equipment and technology.

PREMIO OEPM

Ankerplex was awarded in June 2025 FIRST PRIZE at the "BEST INVENTION AWARDS" organised by the Spanish and Trade Mark Office (OEPM ES)

DAME DESIGN AWARDS 2024 SPECIAL MENTION

A flat pack anchor with no fixings sounds improbable, until
you try putting it together and realise it provides a fascinating
answer for an easily stowed spare anchor or kedge. Formed of
three interlocking plates, the design feels appropriately
secure when assembled. It also offers obvious reductions
in manufacturing impact with no welding involved. There
are stainless steel, galvanised steel and aluminium options,
in weights between 1.5kg-27.2kg.

Ankerplex Original

The most simple and efective anchor in the worldI.

DAME DESIGN AWARDS 2024 Special Mention:

· Modern anchor that offers high holding power, instant setting, and repositioning capability.
· Allows it to be stowed on board, taking up little space thanks to its unique flat design.
· From its stowage place to operational mode in record time, without the intervention of tools.
· Manufactured without bending, welding or fixing screws.
· Ideal as a main, kedge or spare anchor.

ANKERPLEX ORIGINAL

Foldable and stockable modern boat anchor with unique patented design.
Anodised Aluminium, Electropolished Stainless Steel, Hot DIp Galvanised Steel

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Ankerplex Drop

In 2023, Ankerplex introduced to the market an anchor composed of three interlocking pieces that form a secure unit once assembled, ideal as a kedge anchor or spare.
Building on the experience gained with the patented design, we have developed a new high-end model for use as a permanent main anchor on all types of vessels. The result is ANKERPLEX DROP, which incorporates the advantages of its predecessor and optimizes performance, manufacturing, logistics, and reduces environment impact.

ANKERPLEX DROP

The ultimate bow anchor. No welding, no bending, no lead filling. Just engineering.

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ANKERPLEX ORIGINAL

Foldable and stockable modern boat anchor with unique patented design. Anodised Aluminium, Electropolished Stainless Steel, Hot DIp Galvanised Steel

ANKERPLEX DROP

The ultimate bow anchor. No welding, no bending, no lead filling. Just engineering.

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Ankerplex Honored with Innovation Runner-Up Award

ANKERPLEX BEST INVENTIONS AWARD 2025

Ankerplex special mentioned at the DAME DESIGN AWARDS 2024, category Deck equipment

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