Concept Naval

What Concept Naval does

Concept Naval is a Quebec-based naval architecture and marine engineering services firm founded in 1987, headquartered in Quebec City with additional offices in Magog and Montreal. The firm provides professional engineering services spanning vessel design, construction, modification, repair, and ongoing operational support for vessel operators, shipyards, government agencies (federal, provincial, and municipal), defense clients, and research institutions. Notable technical achievements include designing the first hybrid LNG/Diesel passenger ship built in America and involvement in converting the Marilyn Bell I diesel ferry to 100% electric propulsion for Ports Toronto.

The company's service portfolio covers five integrated lines: naval architecture (concept through turnkey delivery for all vessel types including ferries, tugs, workboats, barges, fishing vessels, and research vessels), marine engineering (systems design and optimization meeting applicable regulations and standards), studies and analysis (vibration, propulsion, towing, and over 100 work barge reliability studies), environmental and innovation services (compliance consulting plus hybrid and electric propulsion implantation), and operational support. Concept Naval reports more than 500 successful design and major work projects completed since founding, with the customer roster including Société des traversiers du Québec, Chantier Davie Canada, Groupe Océan, Navamar / Royal Canadian Navy, Ports Toronto, Canada Steamship Lines, Suncor, Groupe Desgagnés, Construction Polaris, Pêches et Océans Canada, and Reformar / UQTR.

Commercially, Concept Naval operates as a sales-led professional services firm. Revenue derives from project-based, custom-quoted engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm acquires work through industry reputation, repeat relationships with major Canadian maritime stakeholders, and a portfolio of completed flagship projects. It has formed a strategic alliance with two other Quebec engineering firms—Côté-Jean et Associés and Albert Groupe conseil—to offer integrated engineering services under a shared "quality-over-quantity" philosophy. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Concept Naval

Legal name

Concept Naval

Website

https://conceptnaval.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1987 in Quebec City, Concept Naval is a Canadian naval architecture and marine engineering firm providing vessel design, modification, repair, and engineering services to ship operators, shipyards, government agencies, and defense clients across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Concept & Feasibility Naval Architecture (Requirements, Trade Studies) (IMAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO), Combat & Auxiliary Naval Vessel Systems (IMABAKAA), Shipboard Electrical Distribution, Power Conversion & Automation (IMABAKAG)

Keywords

• Naval architecture services
• Marine engineering
• Vessel design
• Shipbuilding engineering
• Maritime consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec, QC

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Naval Architecture Services: Comprehensive naval architecture services from preliminary concept to turnkey project delivery, including vessel design, construction, modification, and repair for various vessel types and floating structures.
2. Marine Engineering Services: Design and engineering of all naval vessel systems to achieve optimal performance while meeting regulations and standards. Includes functional, detail, and production engineering.
3. Studies and Analysis: Specialized technical studies including vibration analysis, propulsion studies, towing studies, and work barge operational reliability assessments.
4. Operational Support: Ongoing technical support services to resolve maritime-related situations and maintain client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Concept Naval is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm that delivers professional services covering vessel design, construction, modification, and repair from preliminary concept to turnkey project delivery. The company also performs specialized technical studies (vibration, propulsion, towing, work barge reliability) and supports the implementation of new propulsion technologies such as hybrid LNG/Diesel and electric conversions for ferry operators, shipyards, and government maritime stakeholders.

Product overview

Concept Naval is a naval architecture and marine engineering services firm based in Quebec City since 1987. The company offers a unified suite of professional services rather than a software product platform. Its core offerings include Naval Architecture Services (design, construction, modification and repair of vessels), Marine Engineering Services (systems design and optimization), Studies and Analysis Services (vibration, propulsion, and towing studies), Environmental and Innovation Services (environmental compliance and new technology implementation including hybrid and electric propulsion), and Operational Support Services. The company has completed over 500 design and major work projects on all vessel types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Naval Architecture Services Naval architecture services covering design, construction, modification, and repair of vessels and floating structures, from preliminary concept to turnkey project delivery, for vessel operators, shipyards, and maritime stakeholders.
• Marine Engineering Services Engineering design and engineering services for all naval vessel systems to achieve optimal performance while meeting regulations and standards in force, including functional, detail, and production engineering across projects of all sizes.
• Studies and Analysis Services Specialized technical studies including vibration analysis, propulsion studies, towing studies, and work barge operational reliability studies, drawing on expertise gained from over 100 work barge projects.
• Environmental and Innovation Services Environmental compliance consulting and new technology implementation services, including hybrid LNG/Diesel propulsion design and electric ferry conversions, supporting clients in adopting alternative fuel and zero-emission propulsion systems.
• Operational Support Services Ongoing maritime operational support and technical assistance to help vessel operators and shipyards resolve maritime-related situations, leveraging durable relationships with industry partners and collaborators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ successful design and major work projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Côté-Jean et AssociéscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCôté-Jean et Associés is a specialized engineering firm that has formed a strategic alliance with Concept Naval. The alliance brings together small to medium-sized specialized engineering firms sharing a management philosophy of quality over quantity and focus on people. This innovative alliance aims to offer a new, convenient, and efficient option for customers requiring integrated engineering services.
• Albert Groupe conseilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbert Groupe conseil is a specialized engineering firm that has cemented a strategic alliance with Concept Naval alongside Côté-Jean et Associés. The alliance combines complementary engineering expertise to provide expanded service capabilities to clients, leveraging unique qualities of each firm to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Marine: Wärtsilä is a global marine technology and services provider offering propulsion and hybrid solutions where Concept Naval applies its LNG/Diesel and electric conversion expertise, representing both a partner and a competitor in the propulsion space.
• Stantec: Stantec is a major North American engineering firm with marine infrastructure and vessel-related engineering capabilities serving ports, transit, and waterfront clients in Canada.
• BMT Group: BMT is a global maritime engineering consultancy offering naval architecture, vessel design, and marine systems engineering across commercial, defense, and offshore markets, a larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• AtkinsRéalis (SNC-Lavalin): AtkinsRéalis is a large Canadian-headquartered engineering services firm with a marine and naval practice supporting shipbuilders, ports, and government infrastructure programs.

Others

• DNV (Maritime): DNV is a classification society and maritime advisory whose technical standards, studies, and consulting touch the same regulatory and engineering study work Concept Naval performs for class-rule compliance.

Direct peers

• Glosten: Glosten is a US-based independent naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy serving shipyards, owners, and government with vessel design and conversion work, directly comparable in scope and business model to Concept Naval.
• Friede & Goldman: Friede & Goldman is an independent US naval architecture firm designing offshore service vessels and specialized ship types, comparable as a small specialist consultancy serving shipyard and operator clients.
• Elliott Bay Design Group: Elliott Bay Design Group is a Seattle-based naval architecture firm providing vessel design, engineering, and project support to ferry operators, government, and commercial clients, comparable to Concept Naval's service offering.
• Robert Allan Ltd: Robert Allan Ltd is a Canadian naval architecture firm specializing in tugboats, workboats, and specialty vessel design, with comparable project-based marine engineering services for North American operators and shipyards.

Regional players

• Chantier Davie Canada Inc. Davie is a major Canadian shipyard and Concept Naval client; while not a direct naval architecture peer, it represents the adjacent shipbuilding ecosystem where Concept Naval's design services are delivered.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concept-naval

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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