Jifmar Offshore Services

What Jifmar Offshore Services does

Jifmar Offshore Services is a privately held French maritime operator founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, providing vessel chartering, subsea inspection, engineering, and industrial maritime services to enterprise clients in offshore renewable energy, oil & gas, defense, ports/infrastructure, and aquaculture. The group operates a fleet of more than 70 vessels spanning DP1/DP2 multi-purpose vessels, crew transfer vessels, survey vessels, tugs, shoalbusters, patrol boats, and supply vessels, complemented by an in-house designed ROV fleet (COUGAR-XT, FALCON, SUPER SEAKER, RHINO, CAÏMAN, MINI-ROV, MICRO-ROV) and supporting subsea survey equipment (USBL, scanning sonar, photogrammetry, acoustic cameras).

The company monetizes primarily through bespoke B2B charter agreements — spot, short-term, and long-term — won via direct enterprise sales and tender processes, with a Commercial Director-led international team. Revenue streams include vessel chartering (treated as recurring), turnkey industrial marine solutions (managed services), ROV/subsea services, and engineering services. Reported FY2024 turnover is €97M with a stated FY2025 target of €108M. Differentiated assets include Canopée (world's first hybrid industrial cargo ship with Oceanwings sails), the Coastal Crown (Tier III + hybrid battery DP2 workboat), and the Coastal Liberty (hydrogen-converted vessel), all anchoring a sustainability narrative reinforced by ISO 9001/14001/45001, ISM, and MLC 2006 certifications and a maritime-sector-first sustainability-linked loan.

Jifmar serves a multinational enterprise client base including ArianeGroup (15-year Ariane 6 components logistics contract), BP-GDH (Sete refined products unloading), the French Ministry of Defense, offshore wind operators, and Mittelplate (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Operations span Europe (France, Netherlands, Scotland), the Middle East (UAE), and West Africa (Gabon, Senegal), with the group structured around wholly owned subsidiaries (Acta by Jifmar, Jifmar Scotland, Jifmar Middle East, Jifmar Guyane) and a 50/50 joint venture with Zéphyr & Borée called Alizés, which commercially operates Canopée. Co-founders Jean-Michel Berud (CEO) and Foad Zahedi retain control alongside pan-European infrastructure investor Marguerite, and the company has executed five acquisitions since 2017, most recently Seacontractors in 2025.

Name

Jifmar Offshore Services

Legal name

JIFMAR OFFSHORE SERVICES

Website

https://welcome.jifmar.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jifmar Offshore Services is a French privately held maritime operator chartering 70+ DP-class workboats, crew transfer vessels, tugs, and ROV/subsea assets to enterprise clients in offshore wind, oil & gas, defense, and ports across Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Maritime Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL), Pilot Boats & Crew Transfer/Service Craft (Pilotage, CTV-style workboats) (IMAJADAG)

Keywords

• Offshore vessel chartering
• Workboat operations
• Subsea inspection services
• ROV inspection services
• Marine civil engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-en-provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vessel Chartering: Core business model since founding in 2005. Charter workboats and multi-purpose vessels to clients. Providing the right vessel to meet customers' needs with a fleet of more than 70 vessels spread across the globe.
2. Industrial Marine Solutions: Turnkey solutions including construction, installation, commissioning, long-term operations and maintenance, and industrial services for maritime projects.
3. ROV and Subsea Services: Inspection, underwater works assistance, and data acquisition using ROV fleet and specialized equipment for both offshore and dam operations.
4. Engineering Services: Technical support to vessels and specific operations including project management, naval architecture, lifting analysis, and mooring/towing analysis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jifmar charters workboats and multi-purpose vessels to enterprise clients in maritime sectors including offshore renewable energy, oil & gas, and defense. The company operates a fleet of 70+ vessels and 30+ ROVs and provides subsea inspection, ROV operations, marine civil engineering, and turnkey maritime solutions via a network of in-house engineers and ~500 freelance experts.

Product overview

Jifmar Offshore Services is a global maritime operator providing a comprehensive fleet of approximately 70 vessels and specialized subsea services. The core portfolio centers on Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) equipped with dynamic positioning systems (DP1/DP2), complemented by an in-house designed ROV fleet for underwater inspection and works. The company offers integrated maritime solutions including vessel chartering, engineering services, subsea solutions, and industrial services. Key products include the world-first Canopée wind-assisted hybrid cargo ship, sustainable vessels like the hybrid Coastal Crown and hydrogen-powered Coastal Liberty, and specialized ROV equipment for underwater operations. The group operates globally through subsidiaries including Acta by Jifmar, Jifmar Scotland, and Jifmar Middle East, with the Alizés joint venture managing wind-assisted transport operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acta by Jifmar: Brand retained after acquisition of Acta Marine Workboats division in December 2023
• Jifmar Scotland
• Jifmar Middle East
• Alizés
• Jifmar Guyane

Products and services

• Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) Chartering Chartering of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) to enterprise clients for offshore operations including wind farm support, oil & gas logistics, and subsea work. Used by offshore wind developers, oil & gas operators, and energy majors.
• Workboat Operations Provision of workboat chartering and operations for offshore and coastal projects, anchored by the Acta Marine Workboats platform acquired in December 2023 and operational from Velsen-Noord. Targets offshore wind and energy clients.
• DP2 Offshore Vessel Chartering Chartering of DP2 dynamically positioned offshore vessels for precision station-keeping in offshore renewable energy, oil & gas, and defense projects.
• ROV, SROV and ROTV Inspection Services Delivery of subsea inspection campaigns using a fleet of 30+ ROVs, SROVs and ROTVs, supported by dedicated vessels and in-house engineers. Used by oil & gas operators and offshore wind developers.
• Canopée Hybrid Cargo Vessel Service Chartering and operation of the Canopée, a hybrid cargo vessel with a rotor sail propulsion system, used to transport ArianeGroup space launch components. Anchors Jifmar's position in space launch logistics.
• Transport Vessel Chartering Chartering of transport vessels for the movement of equipment, cargo, and personnel in support of offshore energy and industrial projects.
• Crew Transfer Vessel Chartering Chartering of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to support personnel movement for offshore wind farms and other offshore installations.
• Marine Civil Engineering Services Delivery of marine civil engineering services for offshore energy infrastructure projects, drawing on in-house engineers and a network of ~500 freelance experts.
• Industrial Maritime Services Provision of industrial maritime services for offshore projects, including project-based and framework work for energy majors and defense clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% NOx emissions reduction with Coastal Crown hybrid vessel
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Alizés (Joint Venture with Zéphyr & Borée)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Joint venture between Jifmar Offshore Services and Zéphyr & Borée created to operate Canopée commercially. Jifmar provides shipowner expertise and fleet management. Alizés operates the vessel commercially as charterer and handles logistics operations for ArianeGroup. Won ArianeGroup tender in July 2019.
• ArianeGroupcoreOthersFranco-German aerospace group as client. Issued tender in 2018 for logistics solution to transport Ariane 6 launcher components. Contract signed for 15 years of transportation services using Canopée vessel.
• OceanWings (previously AYRO)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of Oceanwings automated, collapsible wing system for Canopée. Four wings of 37m height and 363m2 surface area each were fitted in July 2023, making Canopée the most advanced ship in hybrid wind propulsion.
• Neptune Marine Projects B.V.keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipyard partner for Canopée construction. Contract signed October/December 2020. Responsible for detailed design (assisted by Groot Ship Design) and construction of the vessel from keel laying February 2021 to delivery December 2022.
• VPLP DesignkeyTechnology or IntegrationNaval architecture firm known in yachting and ocean race. Provided preliminary design and hybrid performance prediction for Canopée. Led to the innovative ro-ro vessel concept using wings.
• Sea CleanersminorOthersEnvironmental association for ocean protection. Recipient of interest repayment from Jifmar's sustainability-linked loan in 2023 when company achieved its ESG targets.
• TARA FoundationminorOthersFrance's first charitable foundation dedicated to the Ocean. Chosen by Jifmar in 2024 to receive interest repayment from sustainability-linked loan.
• Acta MarinecoreOthersDutch company acquired by Jifmar Group in December 2023. Acquisition of workboat division strengthened Jifmar's position as world's leading independent workboat operator. Now operates as Acta by Jifmar subsidiary.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DOF Group: Norwegian offshore vessel operator with AHTS, PSV, subsea construction and ROV capability; directly comparable in business model (charter + subsea services) and customer overlap with Jifmar.
• Bourbon: French offshore vessel operator offering crew boats, PSVs, AHTS and subsea support worldwide; the closest like-for-like competitor to Jifmar in the offshore workboat/OSV charter market, especially in West Africa and Europe.
• Eidesvik Offshore: Norwegian offshore vessel operator focused on supply, AHTS and offshore wind support vessels; overlaps with Jifmar's offshore wind CTV/survey vessel activities.
• GC Rieber Shipping: Norwegian owner of subsea construction and offshore support vessels (incl. the 'Reef' subsea fleet); directly comparable to Jifmar in subsea-focused vessel charter.
• Solstad Offshore: Norwegian global owner/operator of offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV, subsea construction) with a large, diversified fleet serving the same offshore energy and subsea customer base as Jifmar.
• Siem Offshore: Norwegian owner/operator of offshore support and subsea construction vessels, including AHTS, PSV and OSCVs; overlaps with Jifmar in offshore energy and subsea service delivery.
• Havila Supply: Norwegian operator of offshore supply vessels and PSVs serving North Sea and Norwegian Sea energy customers; competes with Jifmar in the same offshore support charter market.

Broad incumbents

• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction and services contractor with its own fleet; competes with Jifmar's subsea/ROV services and engineering offerings but at much larger scale across oil & gas and renewables.
• Fugro: Dutch geo-data and offshore site investigation specialist that operates its own survey vessels and ROVs; overlaps with Jifmar's hydrographic/subsea survey service line for offshore wind and energy clients.

Regional players

• Louis Dreyfus Armateurs: French family-owned maritime operator with offshore service vessels and towage/port operations; comparable French regional footprint and similar offshore charter model, though with a different end-market mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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