angalis mep 2009 - Le Cluster Maritime Français

shipbuilding
and repair
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le cluster maritime français
The French shipbuilding and repair industry employs around 40,000 people and is ranked 6th in the world and 2nd in
Europe in the global civil and military market.
Total turnover in 2008 Jobs Share of exports %
(million of euros)
Construction of merchant ships, supply vessels & fishing boats 1 500 5 000 80
Repair of merchant ships, supply vessels & fishing boats 150 1 000 60
Construction of defence vessels: 1 500 6 500 30
Operational maintenance 800 5 000 -
Equipment suppliers and subcontractors 2 300 22 000 60*
Total (excl. double accounts) � 5 000 40 000 -
*Including vessels built in France for overseas customers and re-exported
France's success in this field is due to the adaptability of its human resources, their capacity for innovation (an area in which
the French naval industry is in the vanguard) and business efficiency. Unlike Asian shipyards, French shipyards are experts at
building the most complex units (high value added): liners, destroyers and power projection ships, methane carriers, submarines;
and their know-how can also be applied in offshore activities. French shipyards and equipment suppliers are capable of
producing all types of sophisticated vessels up to 400m in length.
Shipbuilding: an exercise in systems integration
Shipyards build metal structures (hulls) then incorporate them in systems often built elsewhere. This is the task of a systems
integrator. The task of building a ship is therefore essentially one of managing the construction of a system in which
subsystems are integrated. The companies that supply these subsystems are mainly located on the coast but also throughout
France.
The leaders in shipbuilding:
DCNS
DCNS, a world-class player in naval defence
A partner to navies worldwide, DCNS is a leading international
player in naval defence. The Group designs, builds and
supports surface ships, submarines and mission-critical
systems and equipment incorporating the most advanced
technologies.
The Group provides ships and systems to the French Navy, its
main customer, to play a major role in what is a world-class
fighting force. Over 30 navies in the world also trust in DCNS.
Drawing on its dedicated teams, proven expertise and
extensive industrial resources, DCNS is also expanding into
new markets in civil nuclear energy, marine renewable
energy and naval and industrial services. DCNS is committed to sustainable development and was one of the first defence
contractors to achieve Group-wide certification to ISO 14001. The DCNS Group employs 12,000 staff and generates
annual revenues of around 2.5 billion (2008 figures).
fact
The Queen Mary II produces enough electricity to supply a town of 300,000 inhabitants!
CMF member - www.dcnsgroup.com
© Xavier Rossi Gamma