Mer et Design - Cabinet d'architecture navale

Custom ship designer
specialized in passenger transport.

For over 35 years, Mer et Design has been designing professional vessels—reliable, safe, and tailored to meet specific operational goals. Each project is shaped by technical and maritime constraints, resulting in ship architecture that is both efficient and fit for purpose. Philippe and Christian Subrero led the naval architecture firm for 30 years before passing the helm to Chantier Naval de l’Océan Indien in 2019.

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Clarity, Precision, Reliability

At Mer et Design, every project is managed with precision, transparency, and foresight.

You benefit from expert support at every stage of the project, with rigorous coordination and long-lasting technical solutions. The vessel you receive is compliant, optimized, and ready to set sail.

Our approach is simple: attentive listening, custom engineering, and seamless delivery. You stay in control - we handle the complexity.

Naval Synergy

Since 2019, Mer et Design has been part of the dynamic ecosystem of the Chantier Naval de l’Océan Indien (CNOI), based in Port Louis, Mauritius. Led by Franck Piriou — heir to a family legacy that has shaped the naval industry in Concarneau, CNOI shares with Mer et Design a strong culture rooted in technical precision, operational excellence, and maritime commitment.

This integration strengthens industrial synergies and reinforces the group’s presence on the international stage.

An International Reach

Based in Sophia Antipolis, Mer et Design operates across mainland France, the French overseas territories, Africa, and the Indian Ocean region, working closely with a network of carefully selected partner shipyards.

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