Mer et Design - Conception de navires sur mesure

Our core expertise: passenger vessels

Island shuttles, high-speed catamarans, coastal ferries, sightseeing boats... Over 70% of our activity is dedicated to the design of passenger transport vessels. This long-standing expertise has made Mer et Design a trusted name, known for technical precision, reliability, and deep understanding of maritime operations.

Every project is unique. We design vessels that are perfectly tailored to your mission, operational constraints, and navigation environment. Our goal: a vessel that is compliant, optimized, and ready to sail from day one.

A fully tailored approach

Beyond passenger transport, we design a wide range of specialized units:

Workboats and service vessels

Barges, pontoons, and harbor units

Navires de sécurité, de plongée ou pour fermes marines

Safety boats, dive support vessels, and aquaculture craft

Technical fishing vessels

Voiliers d'expédition, yachts et unités récréatives

Expedition sailboats, yachts, and leisure units

Our designs incorporate the latest technical innovations, current regulations (France, EU, IMO), and best practices in sustainability.

Our commitments

Technical Excellence

Over 35 years of naval architecture experience, dedicated to demanding, custom-built projects.

Safety & Compliance

All our designs meet French, European, and international standards, and are reviewed by accredited classification societies. Safety is a requirement - never an option.

Pragmatic Eco-Design

We focus on practical, sustainable solutions: optimized hulls, recyclable materials, and hybrid or electric propulsion systems.

International Presence

Part of the CNOI group, Mer et Design relies on a global network of partner shipyards to ensure seamless follow-up, from design to launch.