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Shipbuilding in France
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Shipbuilding sector based in France. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Dufour
Dufour, in La Rochelle, is one of the few French yards exclusively dedicated to building sailing yachts. Dufour’s managers, designers and employees have an exclusive vocation for sailing, the only assurance of perfection. This dedication also drives the specialists that Dufour has specially selected to distribute its yachts throughout the world. At Dufour, listening to the wants, needs and expectations of the customer is second nature. That’s why Dufour is able to offer so many yachting enthusiasts the ultimate escape. Dufour Yachts models: 310, 360, 382, 390, 412, 430, 460, 530, 56 Please also visit us on our Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channel. We wish you a pleasant tour! Team Dufour Yachts
201 to 500 staff
Jeanneau
Henri Jeanneau's passion and commitment to quality boat building began in 1957. From the first artisan-crafted runabout to today's precision-manufactured sail and power boats, that passion and commitment is now shared by all our employees and our network of over 300 distributors world-wide. Our customers help drive the innovation and quality that are the hallmarks of Jeanneau. As experienced sailors, their input enables our design and production teams to quickly implement new ideas and enhance proven ones. The result, as you'll see, is a way of creating boats of extraordinary quality, value and timeless beauty. Jeanneau’s motorboat ranges are Cap Camarat, Merry Fischer, Merry Fisher Marlin, NC and Leader. The sailing ranges are Sun Fast, Sun Odyssey and Jeanneau Yachts.
1001 to 5000 staff
Zodiac Nautic
The inventor of the inflatable boat, ZODIAC NAUTIC is the world’s largest and most recognized manufacturer of rigid-inflatable boats, inflatable boats, life rafts and safety equipment with an extensive production, distribution and customer service operation throughout the world.
201 to 500 staff
Chantiers De L'atlantique
Installée sur la façade Atlantique, Chantiers de l’Atlantique est une entreprise de construction maritime (paquebots, sous-stations…) et de services aux flottes. Grâce aux expertises développées par son personnel et son réseau de co-réalisateurs, combinées à un outil industriel de premier plan, l’entreprise est un des leaders mondiaux pour la conception, la fabrication, le montage et la mise en service de navires hautement complexes et d’installations marines. Le savoir-faire de Chantiers de l’Atlantique est mondialement reconnu. Grâce à un outil industriel à la pointe de la technologie en perfectionnement constant. Des techniques et process avancés sont mis en œuvre pour construire dans des délais maitrisés et dans un souci permanent de la qualité, des navires et installations marines innovants plus respectueux de l’environnement.
1001 to 5000 staff
Groupe Beneteau
Founded in Vendée 140 years ago by Benjamin Bénéteau, Groupe Beneteau today has international industrial capabilities, with 16 production sites, and a global sales network. The Group employs 6,500 people, primarily in France, the US, Poland, Italy, Portugal and Tunisia. A global market leader, Groupe Beneteau, thanks to its Boat division’s 9 brands, offers more than 150 recreational boat models serving its customers’ diverse navigational needs and uses, from sailing to motorboating, monohulls and catamarans. Boat brands: BENETEAU, JEANNEAU, LAGOON, PRESTIGE, DELPHIA, EXCESS, FOUR WINNS, WELLCRAFT and SCARAB. Through its Boating Solutions division, Groupe Beneteau is also present in the boat club, charter, marina, digital and financing sectors.
5001 to 10000 staff
Piriou
About PIRIOU Involved in shipbuilding, repair, naval engineering and services since 1965, PIRIOU specializes in producing vessels up to 120 m with high added value through a combination of high-performance engineering and a global network of industrial sites in Europe, Africa and Asia. With over 600 ships built and delivered worldwide, PIRIOU provides bespoke solutions as well as a complete range of standardized or customized vessels that satisfy the equirements of international shipowners, whether they be private or public, civilian or military.
1001 to 5000 staff
Zodiac Milpro International
Zodiac Milpro International is the global leader in the design and manufacture of military and professional RIBs and inflatable boats. Zodiac Milpro has more than boats in daily use by over 80 military forces across the globe. Zodiac Milpro is a comprehensive dedicated business for military and professional customers. Its autonomous management, dedicated design and engineering teams, commercial networks, and exclusive production facilities ensure consistent product delivery, product quality and the ability to develop custom mission-specific solutions for its most demanding clients. Zodiac Milpro’s global network of trained specialists and approved service sites present in most parts of the world stand ready to give assistance and support to its products and customers.
201 to 500 staff
Gunboat
The World's Premier High Performance, Luxury, Cruising Catamarans With the launch of the first Gunboat in 2001, Gunboat pioneered the high performance, luxury cruising catamaran segment. With rugged high-tech structures, breakthrough ocean-going designs, and luxurious interiors, word of our work spread quickly. Gunboats spanning 48ft - 90ft cruise and race in many parts of the world. The knowledge gained from working with premier designers, and years of refinement and innovation, push us to ever improve and evolve the market segment we created.
51 to 200 staff
Chantier Naval De Marseille
Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNdM) is a ship repair yard with modern and well equipped facilities, a highly skilled workforce, a wide network of specialists and strong teamwork ethic. CNdM is a member of Genova Industrie Navali (GIN) Group together with others companies operating in several segments of the maritime market. Strategically located in Marseille, close to majors Mediterranean’s terminals, CNdM benefit from the proximity of competitive maritime and industrial hinterland and is perfectly positioned to support the needs of the maritime, offshore and renewable energy sectors. CNdM offers to his customers a full range of services a ship-owner might need. Thanks to its professionalism and organization it always achieves to timely deliver any kind of project with the reliability, the efficiency and the reactivity that its clients require. Strongly committed to QHSSE, CNdM recognizes the importance of providing high quality standards and consider their primary focus to insure to our staff and partner a safe and healthy work environment. CNdM is linked to San Giorgio del Porto:
51 to 200 staff
Fountaine Pajot
Fountaine Pajot have been designers and boat builders since 1976. As keen sailors, our aim has been to develop unique expertise to create high-performing, seaworthy, innovative and comfortable sailing catamarans and Motor Yachts.
1001 to 5000 staff
Grand Large Yachting
Le groupe Grand Large Yachting rassemble des chantiers de construction de bateaux de plaisance, de bateaux à usage professionnel ainsi que différentes activités liées; • Allures Yachting, Outremer Yachting, Garcia Yachts, RM Yachts, ORC sont des chantiers leaders sur la niche du bateau de grande croisière • Gunboat est une marque de catamarans de plaisance à très haute performance (technologie carbone-époxy) d'origine américaine, dont le groupe a opéré la relocalisation en France. • Alumarine Shipyard construit des bateaux professionnels en aluminium (pilotine, vedettes de sauvetage, vedette de lamanage, transport à passagers, etc.) • Ocean Voyager construit des catamarans dédié à l'exploitation en promenades touristiques à la journée (day-charter) • Grand Large Services répond aux attentes de service des propriétaires de bateaux du groupe. • EFT est le premier centre de formation en France pour les navigateurs pour l'ensemble des compétences requises (ex. mécanique diesel, météo, sécurité, médecine en situation d'isolement, etc.) hormis la conduite du bateau. • Shoreteam et GL Yachting Asia (Sri Lanka) sont deux entités d'expertise et de construction composite. • Griffon Marine, fondé en 1848, est une menuiserie spécialisée en agencements nautiques.
201 to 500 staff
Iguana Yachts
Iguana Yachts, an innovative French company who build luxury boats with a powerful landing gear that can conquer virtually any terrain. Combined with a modern design and luxurious comfort the range is the perfect yacht tender, waterfront property boat, day cruiser and all round explorer. Iguana Yachts brings boating to a level of innovation that has never been seen in the industry.
11 to 50 staff
Outremer Catamarans
Go fast, go far, enjoy yourself The Outremers were created from a solid concept: the design and build of catamarans which are all seaworthy, fast and simple. Their specifications: to satisfy all your desires. Outremer = Seaworthy + fast + simple
51 to 200 staff
Chantier Naval Couach - Cnc
Couach est un acteur pionnier dans la construction de navires professionnels et de plaisance, comme dans les services navals. De 11 à 50 mètres, le chantier conçoit, construit et suit les bateaux les plus exceptionnels, avec l’excellence comme seule standard. A travers l’innovation technologique, la transformation énergétique, et une offre globale de services à l’international, Couach ambitionne de vous faire vivre la mer autrement. Couach is a world-renowned French shipbuilder with a broad spectrum of products tailored to Clients’ expectations, from high volume series serial production to uniquely designed and built full-custom boats. With hulls ranging from 11m up to 50m, Established in the Arcachon Bay, the French shipyard has been building since 1897 the finest boats with an outstanding level of quality and engineering. Couach designs, builds and provides maintenance of its seaworthy boats, built in the highest quality. The French yard also provides a global offer of international services, from training, technical support, after sales and maintenance.
201 to 500 staff
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Created in 1987, Construction Navale Bordeaux is one of the company of Groupe Beneteau. Based in Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne River, just few miles away from the greatest vineyards, the shipyard is located on a 105 square meters lot with 56 square meters covered buildings. The Bordeaux shipyard has acquired an international reputation in qualitative building and for the finish of its boats with three major brands- Lagoon, cruising catamarans world leader with a 38 to 78 feet range- EXCESS, catamarans which embody both sportsmanship and modernity- CNB yacht builders, specialist of semi-custom monohulls. Master of all the shipbuilding trades and the knowledge of aluminum and composite materials, the shipyard is the symbol of the skilled French Expertise with more than 4 800 boats built. The mission of Construction Navale Bordeaux is summarized through a sentence written by founders Dieter Gust and Olivier Lafourcade: “As confirmed sailors, we all know that our boats have to be fast, comfortable and safe: seaworthy. We build them based on our love of the sea and the constant aim of good quality work. We design them as if we were the future owners. As shipbuilders and sailors, it is part of our logic”.
1001 to 5000 staff
Nautitech Catamarans
L’architecture navale française faisant référence dans le monde entier, le chantier Nautitech a vu le jour sur la façade Atlantique, au creux même de ce plan d’eau, à La Rochelle dans un premier temps puis à Rochefort, sur les rives de la Charente qui se jette directement dans le Pertuis d’Antioche. Le chantier a ainsi pu profiter pleinement du développement des catamarans pour asseoir sa fabrication et la réputation que l’on lui connait aujourd’hui. A ce jour, Nautitech, c’est 250 employés, 80 catamarans intégralement conçus et construits à Rochefort chaque année, 80% d’export dans le monde entier par le biais de plus de 50 agents revendeurs.
201 to 500 staff
Windelo - Catamaran
Windelo sailors seek adventures and discoveries. Continents come closer together as we explore the world without giving up the comfort of life on board. With ecology at the heart of our company, we build light and spacious boats that offer the best performance.
51 to 200 staff
Foure Lagadec Marine
Héritier du savoir-faire d’ACH Engineering, l’entreprise a évolué au travers de son activité de maintenance des équipements livrés. ’́ ’. Son expertise en maintenance complexe d’équipements, sur des navires civils ou militaires, a permis à l’entreprise de développer un savoir-faire spécifique tant en conception qu’en fabrication. Aujourd'hui, Fouré Lagadec Marine s'affirme en tant que concepteur et équipementier de qualité pour l'industrie navale en proposant notamment des gammes de stabilisateurs anti-roulis et des systèmes anti-dérives adaptés aux enjeux de performance et d’environnement. Les compétences de nos bureaux d’études en mécanique, hydrodynamique, automatisme et hydraulique font de Fouré Lagadec Marine un partenaire de référence. La priorité pour nos équipes est de proposer un service complet, réactif et efficace à nos clients : fourniture de pièces détachées, intervention sur site, gestion d’obsolescence ou encore préparation d’arrêt technique complexes. Nous continuons à accompagner les armateurs et les marines militaires pour assurer une disponibilité maximum des équipements ACH et Fouré Lagadec,quel que soit leur âge. Fouré Lagadec Marine fête ses 20 ans en 2023 avec un carnet de commandes courant jusqu’en 2027 et de belles perspectives sur de nouveaux projets.
1001 to 5000 staff
Metalu
For over 50 years, our company has been designing, manufacturing and installing aluminium pontoons and footbridges in France and internationally. Passionate and experienced, we work closely with our customers to develop customised solutions that respond to their needs. We chose aluminium because of its durability and recyclability, and work with local partners to minimise our environmental footprint. Thanks to our expertise, we offer a complete service, from design to installation, always attentive to your needs and responsive. Got a question or a project? Our team is at your service. Contact us on 02 40 39 18 40 or metalu@metalu.com
51 to 200 staff
Kership
KERSHIP is a joint venture founded in 2013 by PIRIOU and NAVAL GROUP, two experts in naval engineering, shipbuilding, military systems and services. This partnership is based on the complementary skills and expertise of both companies- PIRIOU, 50 years of expertise in civil shipbuilding - NAVAL GROUP, a world leader in naval defence markets KERSHIP offers a range of vessels up to 95 m for law enforcement at sea: navies, coastguard services, customs services, scientific institutes, etc. Thanks to the expertise of its parents companies, KERSHIP works with and supports navies and public services throughout the life cycle of their ships, from construction to delivery, including after-sales service and In-Service Support (ISS).
11 to 50 staff
Jfa Yachts
New Building Custom or semi-custom, the yachts built at JFA Yachts, sail the world over, proving every day their capacity to combine performance, reliability, comfort and refinement. From 70’ to 200’, JFA shipyard can access all materials and techniques. We are used to build Motor Yachts and Sailing Yachts, whether it is a Monohull or a Multihull. Refit Exceptional infrastructures, strategically located in the center of the Atlantic coast of Europe with highly qualified craftsmen make JFA the ideal shipyard to handle the most important projects in terms of price, deadline and quality.
11 to 50 staff
Lagoon Catamarans
Lagoon is the world leader in the construction of cruising catamaran sailboats. Lagoon has built more than catamarans since 1984 and has never stopped developing its offer with boats ranging from 40 to 78 feet in length. Lagoon’s intent is to offer comfortable and self-sufficient catamarans, produced in a sustainable way, equipped with the latest technologies, all for the satisfaction of today’s sailors. Designed to offer a unique lifestyle on the water, Lagoon catamarans are the result of dreams of voyaging and a desire for freedom. Lagoon is committed to sailing pleasure through simple and safe sail trimming. Its motto: generosity and friendliness.
1001 to 5000 staff
Marinelec Technologies
Our company has many years of experience and expertise in the design and manufacturing of maritime equipments, Marinelec Technologies proposes you a global offer to ensure all the safety functions aboard your ship: Alarm Monitoring Systems AMS, Fire detections, Level Measurement, Optical and acoustic signalling, Alarms-Bilge detection, Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm BNWAS, Telegraph, specific products on request. We also develop energy management systems especially for energy saving like the analytical econometer and new technologies such as power line and wireless communication systems.
11 to 50 staff
Multiplast - Groupe Carboman
Depuis 1981, Multiplast - Groupe Carboman dessine et réalise des multicoques et des monocoques en matériaux composites high-tech au palmarès inégalé (3 Route du Rhum, 3 Volvo Ocean Race, 6 Records de l’Atlantique, 2 Little America’s Cup…). Multiplast est aujourd’hui l’un des leaders dans le domaine de la construction des bateaux de compétition ainsi que dans la mise en œuvre de matériaux composites haute performances pour les secteurs de l’Aéro et du Spatial, de la Défense, de l’industrie et du Bâtiment.
51 to 200 staff
