Zodiac Milpro

Name

Zodiac Milpro

Legal name

Zodiac Milpro SASU

Website

https://zodiacmilpro-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Professional Marine Vessels

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Tenders & Support Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Landing Craft & Amphibious Workboats (LCM/LCT-style, Beaching Craft) (IMAJADAK)

Keywords

• Military inflatable boats
• Rigid inflatable boats
• Professional marine vessels
• Luxury yacht tenders
• Naval architecture services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boat Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacturing, and sale of high-quality inflatable boats, RIBs, and semi-rigid boats for military, professional, and luxury applications. Products are customized to meet specific mission requirements.
2. Digital Services (ORIA Marine): Data monitoring and analytics platform for fleet management, providing sustainability and efficiency optimization services.
3. Marine Design Consulting (Vectis): Naval architecture, structural, mechanical, and design engineering services including modification, conversion, stability tests, and decarbonization solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zodiac Milpro designs, manufactures, and customizes inflatable boats and rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIBs) for military, special forces, search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and professional maritime operators. The group operates five shipyards globally and supplies vessels in 80+ countries, with bespoke engineering for mission-critical operations including the patented MACH II hull, plus naval architecture consulting (Vectis) and a fleet data analytics subscription (ORIA Marine).

Product overview

Zodiac Milpro Group is a global leader in maritime vessel manufacturing offering a portfolio of six core brands spanning inflatable boats, rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), luxury tenders, and fleet management technology. The core offering includes Zodiac Milpro (professional/military inflatable and semi-rigid boats), Zodiac Hurricane (military RIBs with MACH II hull technology), Hurricane Tenders (premium chase boats), Yachtwerft Meyer (German luxury megayacht tenders), Vectis Marine Design (naval architecture and decarbonization consultancy), and ORIA Marine (data-driven fleet management platform). The group operates five shipyards across Spain, Germany, Australia, USA, and Canada, manufacturing vessels from 3 meters to 16 meters. Specific product lines include Futura Commando (special operations), SRA series (aluminum RIBs), ECUME (navy command boats), and the recently launched Range Security Vessel. Products serve military, search and rescue, law enforcement, offshore industry, and megayacht sectors across 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zodiac Milpro: Global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality inflatable and semi-rigid boats for professional and military applications.
• Zodiac Hurricane
• Hurricane Tenders
• Yachtwerft Meyer
• Vectis Marine Design
• ORIA Marine

Products and services

• Zodiac Milpro Boats Inflatable and semi-rigid boats designed and manufactured for professional and military applications. Products are customized for high-stakes rescue efforts, patrol assignments, strategic boarding operations, and expeditions, with combat systems integration and advanced communications.
• Zodiac Hurricane RIBs Modular rigid-hulled inflatable boat platforms for Special Forces, Search and Rescue, and Offshore operators, featuring the patented MACH II Military Air Channelled Hull on models up to 16 meters, with aluminum or advanced composite construction and integrated combat/communication systems.
• Hurricane Tenders Premium chase and adventure boats featuring the MACH II hull, shock-mitigating suspension seats, and low-profile track system enabling multiple deck configurations for superyacht and adventure applications.
• Yachtwerft Meyer Luxury Tenders German-engineered premium custom and semi-custom luxury tenders for the megayacht sector, with the Silverline series and adventure craft built to precision-engineering standards.
• Vectis Marine Design Naval architecture and engineering consultancy for vessels 4m–34m in steel, aluminum, GRP, composites, and HDPE, providing modifications, structural inspections, re-engine packages, stability tests, life-extension projects, and decarbonization solutions using battery-electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative fuels.
• ORIA Marine Fleet Analytics Plug-and-play Data Box integrated into vessel NMEA networks that records and analyzes engine performance, GPS tracking, and fuel consumption data, with an analytics platform for fleet performance optimization, cost reduction, and environmental stewardship.
• Futura Commando Military Craft Military craft engineered for stealth operations and rapid deployment, capable of being submerged up to 25 meters, air-transported, and air-dropped for covert special operations infiltrations.
• SRA 750 Rescue RIB Aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boat engineered for rapid rescue response, capable of reaching 40 knots and used by sea rescue services and maritime gendarmerie.
• SRA Series (Intercept and Escort Craft) Aluminum Rigid Inflatable Boats designed by Vectis Marine Design for professional maritime operators, with over 200 units in service with professional organisations worldwide including UK MoD Police IEC orders.
• ETRACO NG Navy RIB 8-meter military RIB replacing legacy ETRACO boats for French Navy commandos, with a follow-on contract for 40 units of 7.6-meter RIBs for the French fleet.
• ECUME Commando Craft 9-meter modular boat used by French Navy Commandos (FORFUSCO) for upgraded special operations, counterterrorism, and anti-piracy missions.
• SRMN 600 Amphibious Craft Amphibious mobility vessel supporting over 12 hours of continuous tactical deployment covering approximately 120 miles, used by Spanish Marine Infantry's Amphibious Mobility Group (GRUMA) and EU rapid deployment exercises.
• Range Security Vessel (RSV) Patrol craft with advanced handling and high speed for smooth rides in choppy waters and quick pursuit of errant boaters, designed to significantly upgrade predecessor patrol crafts for range security operations.
• CZ12 High-Performance Adventure Boat High-performance adventure boat with patented MACH II hull achieving 60-plus knots, the first RIB to complete the Northwest Passage, featuring shock-mitigating seats and multiple deck configurations, offered as a superyacht tender through Yachtwerft Meyer.

Quantifiable outcome

• MACH II hull enables boats up to 16 meters with enhanced military deployment capabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alkhorayef Commercial CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Strategic joint venture creating ZID Marine in Saudi Arabia, combining Zodiac Milpro's global maritime expertise with Alkhorayef's local capabilities. Unveiled at World Defense Show 2026, the venture aims to deliver advanced vessel solutions and support services for government and security entities across the Kingdom, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 through knowledge transfer and capability building.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kvichak Marine Industries: US-based aluminum workboat and pilot boat builder serving military, coast guard, and commercial operators. Comparable in mission profile (professional patrol and response craft) and customer base (US federal agencies) to the Zodiac Milpro portfolio.
• Pascoe International: UK-based luxury yacht tender builder, comparable to Yachtwerft Meyer and Hurricane Tenders in the megayacht support craft segment. Targets the same high-end superyacht clientele with premium custom and semi-custom RIBs and limo tenders.
• Willard Marine: US builder of rigid-hulled inflatable boats and patrol craft for the US Navy, Coast Guard, and allied forces. Directly comparable to Zodiac Hurricane in the Americas defense market with similar product sizing and customer profiles.
• Halmatic: UK-based boat builder (part of BMT Group) with a long heritage in military and professional patrol craft, including RIBs and workboats. Competes head-to-head with Zodiac Milpro on UK Ministry of Defence and European naval contracts.
• SAFE Boats International: US-based manufacturer of rigid-hulled inflatable boats serving US Navy, Coast Guard, federal, state, and law enforcement customers. Direct competitor to Zodiac Hurricane in the military and professional RIB category with overlapping customer base in the US and allied navies.
• Fassmer: German shipyard producing lifeboats, fast patrol vessels, and military craft. Comparable to Zodiac Milpro's German operations and the broader European defense-procurement footprint, with similar exposure to NATO navies and coast guards.
• Maritime Partner: Norwegian builder of aluminum workboats, pilot boats, and patrol craft for European coast guards and navies. Directly comparable to Zodiac Milpro's professional and military RIB offering, particularly in Northern European defense and offshore markets.

Broad incumbents

• Damen Shipyards Group: Large Dutch shipbuilding group with a broad defense, patrol, and workboat portfolio, including fast patrol craft and RIBs. Comparable at the portfolio level as a multi-segment European defense shipyard, though Damen spans much larger vessel classes than Zodiac Milpro.
• Brunswick Corporation (Boston Whaler / Brunswick Defense): US marine conglomerate whose Boston Whaler brand serves military, law enforcement, and commercial customers with rigid-hulled inflatables. A broad incumbent with overlapping product categories, though Brunswick's overall portfolio extends well beyond Zodiac Milpro's professional and military focus.
• AVON Inflatables: UK-based manufacturer of inflatable boats and RIBs with a strong presence in professional, military, and rescue segments. Sister brand of the consumer Zodiac Marine & Pool business, and a competing inflatable-boat specialist in adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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