Chantier naval Cannes Esterel Shipyard

Esterel Shipyard (Chantier naval Cannes Esterel Shipyard) is a refit and restoration yard operating since 1936 in the bay of Cannes, South of France. It works on motor and sailing yachts up to 45 metres, covering hull and structural repair, carpentry, mechanical overhauls, marine electrics, painting, interior and exterior modifications, maintenance, storage and construction. The yard employs around 20 in-house professionals across shipwright, mechanical, electrical, paint and project management trades, supported by selected subcontractors. Its haul-out equipment includes a 60 x 12 metre dry dock rated to 350 tons, four slipways and a 15-ton travel lift.

Esterel Shipyard has operated in the bay of Cannes, South of France, since 1936. It specialises in the refit and restoration of motor and sailing yachts, working with all types of construction material, and describes itself as the last yard in the region to retain haul-out equipment capable of lifting all types of vessel, including fragile and damaged hulls. A team of around 20 professionals, supported by selected subcontractors, covers the full range of trades required for a yacht refit.

Services

Refit and restoration of motor and sailing yachts, including vintage wooden hulls
Maintenance and repair, interior and exterior modifications, and new construction
Structural woodwork, teak decks, joinery and custom cabinetry
Mechanical work: propulsion systems, generators, hydraulics, engine overhauls
Marine electrical and electronics from 12V to 400V, navigation, entertainment, automation and custom panels
Painting and finishing, full repaints and touch-ups with spray application
Vessel storage and berthing between seasons
Free quotations; surveys, quotation and timeline precede each refit

Refit Process

Initial survey of hull, deck, systems and interior by a project manager
Detailed quotation and timeline, then a dedicated project manager as single point of contact
Trades scheduled in parallel where possible to reduce downtime
Sea trials and final inspection before handover

Facilities

Main dry dock of 60 m x 12 m, accommodating yachts up to 350 tons
Four slipways for simultaneous haul-outs
2,000 m² of covered sheds for painting, carpentry and mechanical work
15-ton travel lift for smaller boats
Open year-round with 24/7 security and berthing

Vessel Types

Motor and sailing yachts up to 45 metres
Classic and vintage wooden yachts as well as modern craft
Fibreglass, wood, steel and aluminium construction

Location

Bay of Cannes, South of France, near Saint-Raphaël
Accessible by road and sea, close to Nice international airport