Inauguration of the port of Gujan Mestras
Work on the La Passerelle marina in Gujan-Mestras, carried out by the Syndicat mixte des ports du bassin d'Arcachon (SMPBA), is now officially complete. 1.35 million euros worth of work was carried out by Balineau, Buesa, Moter and Metalu over an eight-month period. The port of La Passerelle has 74 new berths on pontoons with catways
Le Grand Pavois renews its partnership with EDF
For the 2023 edition, the Grand Pavois boat show is continuing its collaboration with EDF on the transition of yachting. A 1200 m Eco-navigation and Sustainable Innovations area, organized with EDF, will enable visitors to discover some forty companies and start-ups. It will be divided into 2 sections, and will showcase products both afloat and ashore.
First hydrogen boat for Canalous
River boat building and rental specialist Les Canalous launches its first hydrogen fuel cell boat . This is a day outing boat, which should enable the company to develop a solution for equipping its charter boats for weekly cruises in the longer term.
PYRéO to expand in the French West Indies
The PYRéO eco-organization, in charge of collecting and processing pyrotechnic distress signaling devices, i.e. all rockets and other hand-held lights, is currently only active in mainland France. After an unsuccessful call for tenders, the company is once again trying to find operators in the French West Indies from 2024, by launching a competitive dialogue procedure. Other overseas territories are under consideration.