Barillec Marine

What Barillec Marine does

Barillec Marine, rebranded to Actemium Marine Services in February 2025, is a France-based marine electrical integration and maintenance company headquartered in Concarneau and operating as a subsidiary of VINCI Energies. The company delivers a six-module service platform spanning early-stage engineering, in-house workshop manufacturing, on-board system integration, training, ongoing maintenance and refit, and spare parts trading. It serves shipowners, shipyards, naval architects, and equipment manufacturers across a wide range of vessel categories including passenger ships, fishing boats, offshore units, cargo ships, sailing freighters, inland waterway vessels, yachts, and military and research vessels. Notable reference projects include French Navy vessels such as the Gowind Corvette, L'Adroit offshore patrol vessel, and B2M multi-mission vessel, alongside commercial work for SNSM rescue boats and Blue Wave trawlers.

The company's underlying technology centers on marine electrical engineering, electronics, and automation systems, with specialized capability in hybrid propulsion (including wind-assisted propulsion), ballast water treatment, and energy-efficiency solutions. Core technical differentiators include domain specialization in marine electrical integration and a January 2025 Premium-tier partnership with Danfoss within the Drives Integrator Expert Program, providing access to variable frequency drive and motor control technologies. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-specific professional services contracts (engineering, integration, training, maintenance) and hardware sales (workshop manufacturing, spare parts trading), with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by an event-driven demand generation model, with consistent presence at eight major European maritime trade shows including NAVALIA, Euromaritime, SMM, Electric & Hybrid Marine Show, Meet4Hydrogen, Hyvolution, and Riverdating. Distribution also flows through the VINCI Energies industrial services network. The company maintains corporate channels on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and YouTube for top-of-funnel brand engagement. As part of the Actemium brand roll-out, Barillec Marine is positioning to align with VINCI Energies' broader industrial services platform while continuing to operate from its Concarneau base.

Name

Barillec Marine

Legal name

Actemium Marine

Website

https://barillec-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Barillec Marine (now Actemium Marine Services) is a Concarneau, France-based marine electrical integration and maintenance firm — a VINCI Energies subsidiary — serving shipowners, shipyards, naval architects, and equipment manufacturers across commercial and naval vessel categories with engineering, integration, training, refit, and spare parts services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electrical Integration Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Marine electrical integration
• Vessel maintenance services
• Shipbuilding electrical systems
• Hybrid propulsion systems
• Maritime engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Concarneau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Early-stage engineering services for vessel electrical systems, from design through to production specifications
2. Manufacturing in Workshop: In-house manufacturing of electrical components and systems in workshop facilities
3. Integration Services: Electrical system integration services for newbuilds and vessel upgrades
4. Training: Technical training services for maritime personnel on electrical systems and maintenance
5. Maintenance and Refit: Ongoing maintenance and vessel refit services throughout the vessel lifecycle
6. Trading/Spare Parts: Trading of spare parts and components for vessel electrical systems

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barillec Marine (operating as Actemium Marine Services) provides marine electrical engineering, integration, and maintenance services across the full vessel lifecycle. Core activities include early-stage electrical engineering design, in-house workshop manufacturing of electrical components, onboard system integration, technical training for maritime personnel, ongoing maintenance and refit services, and trading of spare parts. The company serves shipowners, shipyards, naval architects, and equipment manufacturers with vessels ranging from fishing boats to military ships.

Product overview

Barillec Marine (operating as Actemium Marine) provides a comprehensive suite of marine electrical integration and maintenance services. The offering consists of six interconnected service modules: Engineering (early-stage design), Workshop Manufacturing (custom component production), System Integration (aboard vessel assembly), Training (personnel education), Maintenance and Refit (operational support), and Spare Parts Trading. These services are delivered across the entire vessel lifecycle from newbuild engineering through operational maintenance, serving diverse marine sectors including passenger vessels, fishing boats, offshore units, cargo ships, yachts, military vessels, and research ships. The company operates as a single integrated service platform rather than discrete product offerings, with multidisciplinary teams providing continuity of service from early-stage engineering through to vessel operation and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Services Early-stage electrical engineering services for vessels, providing design and technical specifications for marine electrical systems from initial concept through detailed engineering phases. Targeted at shipowners, shipyards, and naval architects.
• Workshop Manufacturing Manufacturing of customized electrical components and systems in controlled workshop environments, producing marine electrical equipment and assemblies for vessel newbuilds and refits.
• System Integration Integration of electrical systems aboard vessels, combining multiple subsystems into cohesive, functioning electrical solutions for marine applications during newbuilds and upgrades.
• Training Services Training programs for marine personnel on electrical systems operation, maintenance, and safety procedures, delivered to maritime clients.
• Maintenance and Refit Ongoing maintenance and vessel refit services ensuring operational reliability and energy performance throughout the vessel lifecycle.
• Spare Parts Trading Trading and supply of spare parts for marine electrical systems, supporting vessel maintenance and operational continuity.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DanfosspremiumTechnology or Integration · 9 January 2025Actemium Marine Systems became a Premium Partner of the Danfoss Drives Integrator Expert Program. This partnership enhances Actemium Marine's capabilities in variable frequency drives and motor control solutions for marine applications, providing technical expertise and access to Danfoss drive technologies for vessel electrical systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Høglund Marine: Norwegian marine automation and electrical systems supplier serving the maritime and offshore industries. Comparable in delivering integrated electrical/automation solutions and lifecycle services to commercial and naval vessel operators.
• Alewijnse: Dutch marine electrical systems integrator providing engineering, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial, naval, and offshore vessels. Closely comparable in scope, business model, and end-market focus to Barillec Marine's full-lifecycle electrical offering.
• RH Marine: Dutch marine technology and electrical integration company focused on naval, offshore, and commercial vessels. Closely comparable systems integrator with similar lifecycle service model and naval/defense exposure.
• VAF Instruments: Dutch manufacturer and integrator of marine measurement, control, and automation systems. Comparable specialist serving shipbuilders and shipowners with integrated electrical/automation solutions.
• Eekels Technology: Netherlands-based marine electrical engineering and installation contractor serving naval, offshore, and commercial shipbuilding markets. Directly comparable technical service provider with overlapping vessel type coverage.
• Bakker Sliedrecht: Netherlands-based marine electrical integrator and service provider serving yachts, workboats, naval, and offshore vessels. Directly comparable niche specialist with similar end-to-end service portfolio and customer types.
• Praxis Automation Technology: Netherlands-headquartered marine automation, navigation, and electrical systems supplier. Directly comparable in delivering integrated electrical and automation systems for shipyards and shipowners worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Marine & Ports: Global industrial giant with a dedicated marine and ports division offering electrical propulsion, automation, and power systems. A much larger incumbent that competes on integrated marine electrical solutions but with broader portfolio and scale advantages.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major marine technology supplier offering electrical, automation, and integrated vessel systems. Overlaps with Barillec Marine's marine electrical scope but as part of a much broader maritime technology portfolio including bridge and positioning systems.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology company with offerings spanning engines, propulsion, and electrical & automation systems. Competes in marine electrical integration as part of a far wider marine and energy portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barillec_marine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMsHTyneWIZRLayMYgytjTw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barillec-marine

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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