Naval & Offshore: marine engineering to meet tomorrow's challenges

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In the face of challenges related to the energy transition, ship modernization, and the development of offshore and military projects, naval engineering continues to undergo constant transformation.

Since 2023, Ekium has strengthened its position in the naval and offshore sectors by integrating two long-standing players with complementary expertise: Sofresid Engineering, Techno Pro Hispania, and DIVA, thereby establishing a dedicated business unit for this strategic sector.

We cover the entire naval spectrum, from military to civilian, with strong multidisciplinary engineering capabilities, both in France and internationally.

We offer comprehensive naval engineering solutions covering all phases of a ship’s lifecycle: design, construction, maintenance, modernization, and conversion. We work with public and private organizations on the development of submarines, military vessels, cruise ships, and research vessels, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Ekium develops advanced technological solutions for the naval, industrial and offshore sectors. We offer a global approach to each project, guaranteeing precision, efficiency and durability.
Juan Antonio GARCIA SOLANO
Manager Spain

Our expertise

This diagram illustrates the integrated logistics support services offered by Ekium. This offering includes services relating to: Facilities Obsolescence Packaging, handling, storage & transportation Training Technical Document Support analysis Maintenance planning Software support Personnel Supply support Disposal Support & test equipment Life cycle costs

Naval engineering

We offer a comprehensive approach to naval engineering, covering every stage from conceptualization to production, with innovative solutions tailored to each project.

Conceptual Engineering: Development of the initial phases of ship design, identifying the needs and technical requirements for its subsequent implementation.

Naval architecture: Design and analysis of the ship’s structure, ensuring stability, efficiency, and compliance with international standards.

Functional engineering: Design of the ship’s main systems, ensuring the effective integration of all operational functions.

Detailed engineering: Comprehensive technical development of the plans and specifications necessary for the precise construction of the vessel and the procurement of equipment.

Software Design and Simulation: Implementation of software tools for system simulation and optimization, enabling more efficient planning and design as well as emissions optimization.

Production engineering: planning and supervision of ship construction, optimizing processes and resources to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS/ACV): Management of all the ship’s logistics needs throughout its lifecycle, including maintenance, spare parts, and technical support. We apply a strategic approach aimed at ensuring the sustainability, operability, and efficiency of each system throughout its lifecycle. We promote a long-term vision that optimizes the customer’s investment and maximizes the product’s operational performance.

NATO Cataloging: Classification and cataloging of naval systems and components in accordance with NATO standards, ensuring interoperability and logistical support.

Maritime Transport: The Challenges Facing Conventional Shipping in the Face of the Energy Transition

Our maritime transport projects focus on new construction, modernization, and the decarbonization of ships. We work with all industry stakeholders—shipowners, shipyards, naval architects, engineering firms, and equipment manufacturers—to deliver coherent and optimized solutions tailored to each vessel’s specific needs.

For several years now, Ekium has been fully committed to the energy transition and has been developing innovative solutions to meet the requirements of clients, the regional ecosystem, and policymakers, through our innovation department (Ekium Solutions—Spot energy performance software, Elementa® electrification barge, Seaguel® and Hybatross® offshore hydrogen production).

We offer studies focused on ship decarbonization through the integration of new marine fuels (methanol, ammonia, hydrogen), onboard carbon capture, waste heat recovery, onboard waste recovery, and the optimization of the ship’s energy chains.

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Expertise at the service of the naval defense sector

As a recognized partner of major players in naval defense, Ekium applies its engineering expertise to strategic programs, from the design phase through to operational maintenance, covering all disciplines. Our commitment: to ensure the availability, reliability, and sovereignty of naval assets in the service of national defense.

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Naval and Offshore Expertise at the Service of Offshore Wind

For several decades, we have been supporting developers throughout the entire engineering cycle, from preliminary studies to construction support. Our expertise covers the design of both fixed-bottom and floating foundations, offshore electrical substations, as well as marine interface engineering.

Recently, we were selected to work on wind farm projects, conducting studies on gravity-based foundations and transition piece equipment between foundations and wind turbines. We are also collaborating on other European projects, including HVDC and HVAC offshore substation engineering studies.

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Large floating facilities for the oil and gas sector: from design to decarbonization

We support companies in the oil and gas sector in the development of production, transport, and storage units, as well as the corresponding subsea installations (FPSOs, FLNGs, FSRUs, FPUs, LNG carriers) and workboats.

For over 60 years, we have been involved in every stage of the project, from design to detailed engineering, from on-site engineering support to supervision of commissioning activities, and from life-cycle extension to decarbonization.

We offer a comprehensive and optimized solution whose primary objective is cost optimization, optimal project timelines, superior quality of results, and a significant reduction in the constraints and risks associated with this type of project.

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Our aim is to cover the entire naval and offshore spectrum, to give clarity to existing know-how while projecting it towards new maritime challenges.
Loïc BRUNEAU
Deputy Regional Manager & Head of Naval Civil

Your challenges

  • Technological

    Autonomous ships equipped with artificial intelligence are revolutionizing navigation, while the adoption of alternative fuels and hybrid systems is accelerating the transition to green propulsion. Digitization is taking hold with cybersecurity, predictive maintenance and AI-powered optimization of shipping routes, paving the way for a more sustainable, high-performance industry.

  • Environmental

    The application of International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations imposes a clear trajectory towards carbon neutrality by 2050, obliging shipowners to drastically reduce their emissions. Ship recycling is emerging as a major challenge, with the establishment of responsible channels for dismantling end-of-life ships, thus guaranteeing a circular economy and the recovery of materials.

  • Geopolitics

    The naval arms race intensifies as military fleets modernize. Industrial sovereignty became an imperative for states seeking to control their naval production and reduce their dependence on foreign powers. Finally, maritime security is becoming an absolute priority, encompassing the fight against piracy, pollution prevention and the protection of strategic trade routes.

TOTALENERGIES - PETRONAS - SONANGOL

Conversion of a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) tanker into a FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit)

NAVAL GROUP

Functional, fitting-out and structural studies for the SNLE 3G (Submarines Nucléaires Lanceurs d'Engins 3ème Génération) nuclear-powered engine-launching submarines, intended to replace the Le Triomphant class submarines currently in service with the French Navy's Force Océanique Stratégique, starting in 2035

SAIPEM SA

Design of all single-pile foundations (MP and TP) for the CALVADOS wind farm (450MW), including support for manufacturing follow-up, transport operations and offshore installation

LORIENT AGGLOMÉRATION

Project Management Support for the Development of a Zero-Emissions, Hydrogen-Powered Water Bus (Urban Transit)

NAVANTIA

Development of all required ILS (Integratied Logistics Support) documentation, including safety and risk management plans (PHA, SHA), logistics plans, RAMS analysis, maintenance task definition, spare parts analysis and recommendation, special tooling and installation requirements, configuration management, training, NATO cataloging, vendor documentation management and review, naval technical project documentation and obsolescence management.

MICHELIN

Feasibility study for the integration of an automated inflatable telescopic sail system on a ro-ro vessel

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Innovating for performance

In the face of the challenges posed by industrial transformation, Ekium draws on its multidisciplinary expertise to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Our teams of engineers and project managers implement innovative solutions that span the entire industrial value chain.

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Our news

  • Offshore hydrogen: Ekium helps shape the future of offshore power generation

    EVOLEN publishes its note on offshore hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industry and mobility, with contributions from Ekium, which is developing innovative concepts for offshore hydrogen and ammonia production through the Hyskua and OPHARM2 projects.

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  • Renewal of our EcoVadis Silver Medal!

    We are proud to announce the renewal of our EcoVadis Silver Medal. The Silver Medal is reserved for organizations in the top 15% of evaluations carried out over the last 12 months.

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  • Ekium participates in the industrialization of the Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention program for Naval Group

    The project involves the supply of 5 frigates for the French Navy, as well as an export program for the Greek Navy.

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  • Navantia: S-82 "Narciso Monturiol" launch ceremony held in Cartagena

    Last week, we were honored to witness the launch of the S-82 "Narciso Monturiol" submarine at Navantia's facilities in Cartagena, a remarkable milestone for Navantia and the Spanish naval industry.

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  • Welcome to SOFRESID ENGINEERING!

    Ekium is delighted to welcome SOFRESID ENGINEERING and its 320 employees to Ekium.

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  • FIVA Group joins Ekium

    Ekium enters a new phase with the arrival of the FIVA Group companies.

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