Activities

Our Activities

SOCARENAM brings over 60 years of expertise in naval construction and maintenance, as well as industrial boilermaking and mechanics, deployed across 5 sites between Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Étaples-sur-Mer, Saint-Malo and Dunkirk.

Naval Construction

Complete Expertise, from Engineering to Launching

SOCARENAM designs and builds custom professional vessels, leveraging an integrated design office and experienced production teams. We support our clients at every stage of the project, from the initial design phase to sea trials, with high technical and regulatory standards.

Our Expertise Covers the Entire Construction Cycle:

– In-house Engineering and Design Office (naval architecture, plans, manufacturing documentation)
– Research & Development (hybrid, electric, and gas propulsion)

– Dedicated project management (single project manager, cost and schedule monitoring)
– Production across all trades (metalwork, welding, mechanics, piping, hydraulics)
– Coordination of specialized subcontractors

We build ships in steel, aluminum, or composite structures, working closely with classification societies, flag states, and end users.

60+ years of expertise
100t lifting capacity
5 complementary sites

Maintenance & Repair

Rapid intervention, in France and internationally

SOCARENAM supports its clients in the maintenance and repair of their vessels. With four locations, from the Belgian border to northern Brittany, we ensure rapid response times and close proximity to our clients. Our teams are also available for international interventions.

A Wide Range of Services

We carry out all types of operations, from one-off interventions to the most complex projects:

– Minor interventions afloat
– Preventive and corrective maintenance
– Operational maintenance (MCO)
– Scheduled technical shutdowns
– Modernization and refit work
– Structural modifications and jumboization

Comprehensive Expertise

Our repair services rely on experienced teams: metalwork, piping, general mechanics, diesel maintenance, engines and alignment, electricity and electronics, air conditioning, hull cleaning and painting, carpentry and interior fittings.

4 intervention sites
100% in-house expertise
24 / 7 reactivity

Conversion & Modernisation

Evolving Ships, Extending Their Performance

SOCARENAM supports its clients in the transformation and modernization of their ships to meet new operational, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

Our Services

– Structural modifications (lengthening, strengthening, jumboization)
– Reconfiguration of spaces and equipment
– Replacement and integration of new systems
– Adaptation to new missions

Energy Transition

– Hybridization and new propulsion systems
– Energy optimization
– Integration of energy management systems

Complete Expertise

In-house design studies, dedicated project management, comprehensive project management across all trades, regulatory and quality control.

+30 years of experience
100% custom made

Metalwork & Mechanics

Recognized Industrial Expertise for Over 30 Years

For over 30 years, SOCARENAM Calais has been putting its expertise in metal fabrication and mechanical engineering at the service of major industrial players, both in France and internationally.

We produce complex welded assemblies that meet the technical and regulatory requirements of the most demanding sectors.

Demanding Sectors

– Oil & Gas
– Renewable Energies
– Steel Industry
– Paper Mills
– Cement Plants

These sectors require high precision, mastery of manufacturing processes, and adherence to strict standards.

30+ years of expertise
5 industrial sectors
Site from Calais

Industrial maintenance (Dunkerque)

An Industrial Presence in the Heart of the Dunkirk Basin

The Dunkirk site complements our expertise with a dedicated industrial maintenance activity. Our teams work directly on our clients’ sites, across all sectors, leveraging the industrial capacity of the SOCARENAM group.

Our Services

– Preventive and corrective maintenance
– Mechanical and piping work
– Interventions in demanding industrial environments

Our geographical proximity to major industrial sites in Northern France allows us to offer optimal responsiveness and ongoing support to our clients.

Dunkerque Site
100% on customer sites
+ supported sectors

Naval carpentry (Étaples-sur-Mer)

Expertise Recognized Since 1933

A wholly-owned subsidiary of SOCARENAM, Menuiserie Navale Lefevre (MNL), based in Étaples-sur-Mer, specializes in the fitting out of ships and spaces subject to the constraints of the maritime environment.

Interior Fittings

– Insulation, partitions, ceilings
– Flooring and floor coverings
– Custom furniture, staircases, doors

Exterior Fittings

– Wooden terraces and decks
– Cladding, railings
– Traditional installation (pitted deck, caulking)

Special Projects

Wheelhouses, fish holds, non-slip resin flooring.

Materials adapted to maritime constraints: exotic woods (Sapelli, Moabi, Teak, Okoumé), stainless steel finishes, and IMO Wheelmark certified supplies for SOLAS vessels.

A diverse clientele

Professional fishing, customs and government agencies, the French Navy, scientific and expedition vessels, and land-based projects subject to stringent requirements (tourism, local authorities, private individuals).

1933 historical know-how
100% SOCARENAM subsidiary
IMO WHEELMARK certified

A project, a question?

Whatever the nature of your project — construction, maintenance, conversion or fitting out — our teams are here to support you.