Mer et Design is a naval architecture firm specialized in custom vessel design. We handle your project from A to Z: defining your needs, designing the vessel architecture, conducting technical calculations (stability, performance, structure), creating detailed plans, and supporting the shipyard through to regulatory compliance.

Our headquarters are in Sophia Antipolis (South of France), but our reach is global. We deliver projects across mainland France (Atlantic, Mediterranean, English Channel), in French overseas territories (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, Polynesia…), the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Madagascar…), West Africa, and parts of Europe (such as Ireland).

Yes. All technical calculations (stability, seaworthiness, structural strength, performance, fuel consumption, etc.) are carried out in-house by our engineering team. We also manage the entire regulatory process: submitting files to maritime authorities, and ensuring compliance with international standards (IMO rules, ISO standards, fire safety, accessibility, etc.).

Yes - eco-design is a core part of our approach. Where relevant, we use low-impact materials such as recyclable aluminum or bio-based composites, study hybrid, electric, or solar propulsion options, and optimize hull shapes to reduce drag and energy consumption.

No, we are not a shipyard. We are a design and engineering office. We collaborate with trusted shipyards in France and internationally. We provide all plans and technical specifications, and ensure technical support throughout the construction process.

A passenger vessel project typically takes 12 to 24 months from the initial sketches to launch. The timeline depends on the vessel’s size and complexity, as well as administrative and construction schedules.