JFA Yachts has recently equipped itself with a new workshop dedicated to composite material construction. Thanks to this new facility and the shipyard’s expertise, JFA Yachts has been able to strengthen its core business while expanding beyond aluminum vessels into the composite boat market.

Currently, under ideal production conditions, JFA Naval is building three composite vessels:

• A supply launch for the lighthouses of the Iroise Sea, 18.7 meters long (for the “Phares et Balises” authority) – designed by Delion.
• A 16-meter pilot boat – ORC 155 launch (for the Le Havre Pilots’ Station) – designed by Pantocarène.
• A 13.7-meter pilot boat for the port of Sète – designed by Delion. This vessel was started at Bernard shipyard and will be completed by JFA Naval.

These first projects reflect the expertise developed by JFA Naval in designing and building robust, innovative vessels tailored to the specific needs of maritime professionals.

Frédéric Jaouen, President, emphasizes: “JFA Naval embodies our ambition to transfer thirty-two years of yacht-building know-how into the professional vessel sector. We are addressing the technical challenges of maritime trades with the same high standards as for our yachts.”

As a reminder, since its founding in 1993, JFA Yachts has built custom yachts capable of navigating safely and comfortably even in the most demanding conditions. To date, around 35 builds and 40 refits—sailing or motor yachts, monohulls or multihulls, in aluminum or composite—are sailing the world bearing the JFA Yachts signature. Some have completed round-the-world voyages, explored Antarctica and the Arctic, or circumnavigated the Americas via the Northwest Passage and Cape Horn.

JFA Yachts has held the “Living Heritage Company” (EPV) label since 2016, a mark of excellence recognizing its outstanding craftsmanship and the expertise of its skilled artisans.

L’article Launch of JFA Naval, a new division of JFA Yachts dedicated to workboats est apparu en premier sur IPC.

The contract, which was signed by Senegal’s Ministry of the Armed Forces and the Piriou Group in November 2019 and came into force on 30 September 2020, covered the acquisition of three 62-metre offshore patrol vessels dedicated to Senegal’s Maritime Defence and State action missions at sea. After the WALO, delivered in June 2023 and arriving in Dakar in August 2023, and the NIANI, delivered in November 2023 and arriving in Dakar last January, the CAYOR now flies the Senegalese flag and marks the end of a construction programme that mobilised hundreds of employees over four years and represented more than 600,000 working hours.

Built in polyester infused fiberglass, this boat will meet a precise weight calculation in order to be able to achieve the speed of 25 knots and to be admitted at the pilot station. The boat will be equipped with two 500hp Man engines and two V-drive shaft lines. Its crew of 2 sailormen (a skipper and a sailor) can bring up to 8 pilots on board for boarding and disembarking procedures.

Le Havre-Antifer-Fécamp Pilot Station and its employees guide ships 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in almost any weather conditions.

This new contract in the composite work vessels market gives credit to the diversification initiative started by JFA in 2022.

The boat is to be delivered in Spring 2025.

• Hull material: polyester infused fiberglass
• Length: 16,18m
• Waterline length: 15,10m
• Beam: 4,91m
• Draught: 1,50m
• Light displacement: 21T
• Engine: 2x Man D2676 LE477 – 500 CV Top speed full load:    25 knots

L’article A new pilot boat for Le Havre pilots, under construction in Concarneau by JFA Yachts est apparu en premier sur IPC.

The contract, signed in November 2019, covered the acquisition of three offshore patrol vessels. After the WALO, delivered last June, and while the CAYOR is being fitted out in Concarneau, the NIANI is now flying the Senegalese flag.

The handover ceremony was an opportunity for Vincent Faujour to warmly thank the new Minister of the Armed Forces, Mr Oumar Youm, for having done him the honour of choosing Concarneau for his first official visit to France. “You have played a major role in this partnership, which bears witness to the long-standing military cooperation between our two nations,” he said, pointing out that he and Admiral Wade had been involved in the project from the outset. He also welcomed the presence of Fodé Sylla, Senegal’s ambassador-at-large, former Member of the European Parliament, and former President of SOS Racisme, as well as the presence of Admiral Cyril Palfray Aubin de Jaurias, Commander of the Brest-Lorient defence base, and Lysiane Métayer, Member of the National Defence and Armed Forces Committee of The French National Assembly.

Expressing his gratitude for their confidence, the President of the PIRIOU Group said that “the Senegal program has strengthened PIRIOU’s position as a major player in the construction of armed vessels, opening up new perspectives both for the Group and for Kership, the industrial prime contractor for the program.

The President of PIRIOU was also keen to pay tribute to the commitment of the teams working to ensure that this program runs as efficiently as possible. The NIANI will join, ahead of schedule, the first of the series, the WALO, celebrated in Dakar last August in the presence of His Excellency President Maky Sall. Measuring the responsibility placed on the Senegalese Navy, he reaffirmed: “We are fully aware of the imperative need to guarantee the highest level of quality and availability of your ships. We are working on this, here in Concarneau, but also in Dakar.”

Mr Omar Youm stated that “the acquisition of three offshore patrol vessels is an excellent demonstration of the significant investments made by the State of Senegal, at the initiative of His Excellency Mr Macky SALL, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The WALO has made a definite added value in the field of maritime surveillance in depth and the acquisition of information of maritime interest. {It} has participated steadily in maritime border surveillance operations, the protection of offshore oil and gas installations, fisheries surveillance and, above all, the fight against illegal emigration. The entry into service of the NIANI will undoubtedly help to strengthen the permanent security posture of the naval forces, of which the 58 S OPVs are the backbone.”

The OPV 58 S: a 62 m offshore patrol vessel

The OPV 58 S (Offshore Patrol Vessel) is a remarkably multi-purpose 62-metre patrol vessel. Robust and long- lasting, it is dedicated to surveillance, identification, and intervention missions, perfectly suited to the variety of missions related to law enforcement. In addition to its projection capabilities (commando boats), it has a first-rate deterrence capability thanks to its anti-surface and anti-aircraft weapons systems.

Among innovations and major capacities, the vessel features:
• A versatile design to adapt to various missions
• A large panoramic bridge with 360° visibility
• A fast launching and recovery system for 2 RHIBs on the stern ramp • A C-Sharp® hull for optimized autonomy and seakeeping

• A high-performance monitoring and combat system

These OPVs are equipped with MARTE MK2/N anti-ship missiles offering over 30 kilometers range of strike and a fire-and-forget capability that will enable the Senegalese Navy to enforce its superiority. Immediate protection for the patrol vessels is provided by the SIMBAD-RC system, which can deploy two MISTRAL missiles, providing effective defence capability against anti-ship missiles, combat aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, and fast craft such as FIACs. All these missiles are produced by MBDA.

Key features

• Overall length: 62.20 m
• Breadth: 9.50 m
• Draught (approx.): 3.00 m
• Speed: 21 kts
• Autonomy: 21 days, 4,500 Nq at 12 Nds
• Hull / superstructure: steel / aluminum Accommodation capacity: 48 crew : Including crew members: 36 – including mission personnel: 12
• Intervention: 2 boats on stern ramps
• Container capacity: 2 x 20′

L’article PIRIOU delivers the second OPV NIANI to the Senegalese Armed Forces est apparu en premier sur IPC.

This new 87′ model will feature a new superstructure with more modern lines, an extended flybridge, and will be equipped with the latest technologies to ensure passengers comfort for worldwide voyages.

Remember that JFA Yachts stands out in the market of sailing and motor catamarans with the Long Island range, known for their aluminium hulls and composite decks. 

Like other models, the Long Island 87′ boasts generous dimensions and proportions, offering what discerning owners are looking for: volume and brightness, comfort in navigation, reliability, and performance for long-distance sailing, along with exceptional construction quality specific to JFA Yachts’ craftsmanship.

Designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group for the naval architecture, the 87′ version is similar to the 86′ motor version and is characterized by an expansive flybridge. With a navigation station, a sheltered bar, a large salon with numerous seats, the upper deck allows you to create different, personal spaces that benefit from unparalleled views. The flybridge roof will be equipped with solar panels to supply electricity during anchorages, reducing the use of generators.

The Long Island 87′ offers a spacious indoor/outdoor living space on the main deck, thanks to an exceptionally wide deck exceeding 11 meters. The sheltered and shaded outdoor space, the bar, the salon, and comfortable sunbathing areas allow guests to share unforgettable moments in the open air. 

The aft deck, where the indispensable tender is housed during navigation, easily allows the creation of a relaxation area or a genuine launching beach for multiple water-sports.

The cockpit extends indoors with a salon to port and a dining area to starboard. This interior salon is exceptionally luminous due to the aft glass door and large portholes on the sides.

On the port side of the salon, a few steps lead to the owner’s cabin. Occupying the entire width of the roof, this cabin offers incredible size and an unrivalled 180° view for a vessel of this size, (whether sail or motor). A few steps permit access to a door leading directly onto the foredeck.

The port hull comprises the owner’s bathroom, a children’s cabin with 4 beds, and a guest cabin aft. The starboard hull comprises another guest cabin and the crew area with a skipper’s cabin, crew cabin, galley, and crew mess. The vessel totals no less than 124m² and can accommodate 10 guests and 4 crew members in the utmost comfort.

In keeping with their collaboration with JFA Yachts, Darnet Design will once again design the interior with a personalized ambience for the future owner.

It is with emotion that we recall here the words of Marc Lombard, who thus defined this range of luxury offshore catamarans: ‘The Long Island catamarans are simple, efficient, seaworthy… and refined.’ In line with the 2 Long Island 85′ and the Long Island 78′ Power, we can bet that the Long Island 87′ will once again confirm these words!

‘We are very excited to launch this Long Island 87’ project. We found this yacht to be the perfect balance between performance under sail and functional living spaces. The Long Island 87’ is the optimal proven blue water sailing catamaran available in the market today and well suited for our specific mission, to circumnavigate the globe with our family of four in unparalleled comfort, safety, and luxury.’ comments the future owner. 

This boat was sold through David Johnson – Denison Yachting, representing the client.

Length Overall = 26.25 m – Beam 11.93 m – Displacement 58T light ship – Draft 2.24 m – Engines: 2x 380 hp – Generators: 2 x 19 kW – Sail Area: 360 m2.

L’article Long Island 87′ – Sailing Catamaran est apparu en premier sur IPC.

Sailing under the French flag she is equipped with a comfortable and modular resiliently mounted passenger lounge which can accommodate up to 24 technicians.

Designed to be multifunctional the CTV offers spacious decks, an ergonomic wheelhouse and two double cabins for the crew. She benefits from an impact compensation system fitted in addition to the bow fender as well as an easy maintenance for its equipment.

“Hybrid Ready”, the vessel – 27m in length – can be converted to electric.    

The construction of this CTV which was launched on Piriou’s own funds a year ago shows Piriou Group’s willingness to strengthen its presence in this sector, after having delivered ten CTVs to European shipowners in the past years.

“We were keen to develop our own design in order to respond effectively to the technical developments required by our customers for this type of vessel,” says Vincent FAUJOUR, Chairman of the Piriou Group. Strongly committed to reduce emissions of ships, Piriou is also working on a hydrogen powered CTV. 

“AMS is delighted to welcome a 5th CTV to its fleet. This French flagged new vessel meets the market requirements. Its design (“Hybrid Ready”) will reduce the vessel’s carbon impact in line with AMS’s environmental policy,” emphasises Jean-Luc DESMARS, President of the LHD Group.

JLD VIRGINIE arrived in Brest on March 9 and will reach her home port in a few days. 

Principal Particulars:

Construction: Aluminium Catamaran

Length overall: 26.65 m

Breadth: 9.00 m

Max. draught: 1.97 m

Fuel: 25 m3

Crew: 3 ; Technicians: 24

Container capacity: 1 x 20’ or 2 x 10’ containers (foredeck) and 1 x 10’ container (aft deck)

Propulsion system: 2x main engines 1066 kW IMO TIER III and 2x controllable pitch propellers

Class: BV

Hybrid version (option): Battery packs, 2x e-motors, dedicated Power Management  System

L’article <strong>PIRIOU delivered a CTV to Atlantique Maritime Services</strong> est apparu en premier sur IPC.

“This is a very special day for us, said Vincent Faujour, President of the PIRIOU Group. This is the first sailing boat we are delivering! We are particularly happy to entrust her to Jean-Louis Etienne and 7th Continent. During her future voyages in the southern seas, Perseverance will cross paths with other Piriou-built vessels and will soon be joined by the Polar POD.”

Perseverance will be used to supply the polar station, the construction of which has also been entrusted to the shipyard in Concarneau, in partnership with the company 3C Metal. 

Until the expedition starts, the schooner, which was created and built by Piriou, based on a design by Olivier Petit and VPLP, will welcome passengers for exploration cruises in the icy waters of the Arctic, in the Svalbard archipelago, then in Antarctica and in the Howling Fifties. To cope with navigation in these polar waters, its aluminum hull has been reinforced. 

With a length of 42 meters and a width of 11 meters, the ship will be manned by 8 sailors and will be able to accommodate 12 passengers.

” Elsa and I were very touched when we took delivery of Perseverance, a name that illustrates our commitment and a powerful hull to face the polar seas with the aim of limiting our environmental impact, declared Jean-Louis Etienne. The schooner’s wind-powered propulsion system limits the carbon impact of our voyages; in addition, urea treatment of the exhaust gases captures nitrogen oxides and fine particles. As a work-ship for crew changes and the supply of the Polar POD, particular care is taken with the passenger cabins. Discovery cruises in the polar regions are part of the economics of the Polar POD project. The next delivery expected from Piriou and 3C Métal is the Polar POD, a “vertical ship” designed to study the Southern Ocean, the planet’s main oceanic carbon sink and a huge and still unknown reserve of marine biodiversity.”

L’article <strong>Piriou delivers the sailing boat Perseverance to Jean-Louis Etienne for the Polar POD Expedition</strong> est apparu en premier sur IPC.

Several years of work have been required following Ifremer’s appointment as the authority in charge of the construction of the Polar POD in late 2016. Time was spent completing the preliminary design studies with the French marine engineering firm, Ship-ST, to verify the technical and operational feasibility to public investors. Time was also required to develop a scientific program under the leadership of the CNRS, clearly define the specifications of the instrumentation to be integrated on the Polar POD, start the bidding process for potential shipyards and to seek funding.

On August 5, 2022, it was decided that the Piriou/ 3C Metal joint venture had been selected – Piriou shipyards for the construction of the main deck in Brittany, France, and 3C Metal for the construction of the truss, the torus, the bottom box and final assembly in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jean-Louis Etienne: “Polar POD is certainly the most ambitious expedition that I have worked on since 2010. I am not afraid to say that it is my masterpiece. Therefore, the launch of the construction process of this “vertical ship” is a great moment in my life as a polar explorer; it is the fruit of perseverance, nourished by the enthusiasm of the scientific community and the naval engineering office Ship-ST who have accompanied me on this bold project. To dare is to engage your imagination beyond certainties.”

François Houllier, Chairman and CEO of Ifremer: “The project management for the construction of the manned, drifting, oceanographic platform, Polar POD, has been entrusted to Ifremer; it is unquestionably a key step in the overall project which aims to improve knowledge of the Southern Ocean and its ocean–atmosphere interactions. In a relatively unknown area of the planet, this unique platform will enable the collection of valuable scientific information that will complement and enrich the existing range of spatial data and in-situ data.”

Vincent Faujour, President of Piriou Group: “We are very happy to take part in this audacious adventure and to take up a technological challenge that is perfectly in line with Piriou’s innovation strategy and its commitment to decarbonizing maritime transport.”

Philippe Boy, President of 3C Metal: “The award of this project to 3C Metal in joint venture with Piriou shipyards is the perfect illustration of our diversification strategy for the company’s activities. All 3C Metal teams are on board to make this unique and ambitious project a true success.”

AN OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGE

A cross between an oceanographic platform and a drifting lighthouse, Polar POD is one of a kind. It is designed to face the “furious fifties” and the highest waves on the planet. It will sail for three consecutive years with no planned return to land, which will require equipment that is easy to use, robust and tested. Environmentally sustainable, the platform will produce all the energy it needs using wind turbines, which will require very strict management of the vessel’s energy expenditure.

The construction process started on September 1, 2022, and will continue for a period of 2 years. Several sea trials off the coast of South Africa will be required before the scheduled departure of the expedition from Port Elizabeth in South Africa in the last quarter of 2024.

FOUR MAJOR SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES

Due to the distance, its immensity and its limited accessibility, little is known about the Antarctic Ocean. The scientific community is unanimous; we need long-term, in-situ measurements. Driven by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the Polar POD will circumnavigate the Antarctic Circle twice, making it three years of an uninterrupted campaign with the following main objectives:

• Continuous measurement of atmosphere/ocean exchanges, in particular the CO2 absorption capacity of the planet’s main ocean carbon sink.
• Recording marine biodiversity by acoustics, from krill to whales.
• Calibration of measurements made by satellites: weather conditions, sea states, ocean color,measurement of phytoplankton for spatial monitoring of biological activity.
• Assessment of current pollution of the ocean: microplastics, organic pollutants, heavy metalsand aerosols.The construction of the Polar POD has received funding from the French government under the management of the National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche) under the future investment program integrated into France 2030 (reference ANR-20-EQPX-001) (France 2030 is France’s investment plan which focuses on sectors of France’s industrial future by the year 2030). This symbolic scientific research project will position France among the leading nations in the field of ocean sciences, and will demonstrate its ability to build equipment at the cutting edge of new technologies. It is part of the deep seabed exploration (grands fonds marins) objective of France 2030.

Illustration Polar POD © N. Gagnon

L’article <strong>Polar POD:<br>The project is officially launched!</strong> est apparu en premier sur IPC.

Pilothy, is led by the company Barillec, on behalf of a consortium including members of the Interprofession of the port of Concarneau (IPC): Barillec Marine, Piriou engineering, the architecture and naval studies office Coprexma, the engine manufacturer Méca Diesel, the mechanical workshop Semim and the electronics specialist Marinelec Technologies.    

“This is a result of the interprofession’s previous reflections on the subject of decarbonization,” as indicated in the press release from the Brittany Regional Council. The IPC has indeed set up a working group in 2021 with the fishing shipowners to identify the relevant drivers to accelerate the decarbonization of fishing vessels. “The idea is to evaluate the feasibility of integrating an H2 fuel cell on board an existing fishing vessel with the aim of enabling the reduction of the vessel’s polluting emissions, without changing the vessel’s main activity,” the press release states.

“Pilothy will address the various constraints that currently prevent the use of hydrogen on board fishing vessels: lack of space on board, increase in volume and mass required for energy production, regulations concerning the integration on board fishing vessels, acceptance of use by professionals, etc.

The objective is to provide technical solutions, elements on the financial feasibility and a validation by a safety commission, while ensuring regular exchanges with shipowners.

The project, which is expected to last 10 months, will be structured in two phases:

– the first one integrating a concept design and a technical study,

– the second, in agreement with interested professional structures, will allow to refine the studies and to validate the concept with the competent authorities.

Pilothy is supported with 87 000 euros by the Brittany Regional Council. 

L’article <strong>Decarbonizing fishing vessels: the IPC project selected by the Brittany Regional Council</strong> est apparu en premier sur IPC.