Lycée professionnel maritime et aquacole Daniel Rigolet

What Lycée professionnel maritime et aquacole Daniel Rigolet does

Lycée professionnel maritime et aquacole Daniel Rigolet is a French public vocational educational institution (Établissement Public Local d'Enseignement, EPLE) operating under the joint supervision of the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of the Sea. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy, the school delivers specialized maritime and aquaculture vocational training. It serves two primary customer segments: secondary school graduates aged 15-18 entering initial vocational programs, and working maritime professionals pursuing mandatory certifications and continuing education. As a public EPLE (SIRET 19501861900013, UAI code 0501599S), it has no private shareholders and is ultimately funded by the French government.

The school's core offerings include five initial training programs (CAPM, BAC Professionnel CGEM Commerce, BAC Professionnel CGEM Pêche, BAC Professionnel Cultures Marines, and BAC Professionnel Electro-Mécanicien Marine) and more than twenty continuing education certifications covering navigation (Capitaine 200 UMS, Certificat Matelot Pont), marine mechanics (Mécanicien 250 kW), radio operations (CRO/CGO under GMDSS), basic safety (CFBS), medical training, and shellfish handling (HACCP). Its operational model is anchored on two physical assets: the 'Ma Normandie' training fishing vessel (CYGNUS GM38, built 1979, equipped with Baudouin 6R120S 161.76 kW engine) docked at the main campus, and the Ferme Aquacole d'application in Saint Vaast La Hougue — a facility built in 2002 and renovated in 2019, featuring nurseries, phytoplankton culture rooms, oyster processing workshop, fish rooms with closed circuits for sea bass and turbot, and an oyster concession in Baie de Morsalines. Student information is managed on the Pronote educational technology platform.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tuition and boarding fees (e.g., €1,685 for a 5-night boarding package, €621 half-board, €621 demi-pension), continuing education program fees (ranging from €150 for short revalidation courses to €5,717 for the 310-hour Certificat Matelot Pont), apprenticeship tax contributions from companies administered via the URSSAF/SOLtÉA platform, and direct government funding including the Fonds Social du Lycéen and Atouts Normandie regional aid. Go-to-market relies on direct enrollment via the school's website, phone, and email; middle-school (collège) outreach; mini-stage discovery days; and annual participation in the Forum des Métiers et des Formations du Cotentin. The school holds a broad partnership ecosystem spanning industry bodies (CRPN, Normandie Fraîcheur Mer, Normandie Maritime), research institutions (IFREMER, UMR BOREA), higher maritime education pathways (ENSM, CNAM Intechmer), and francophone peer schools (REPF).

Name

Lycée professionnel maritime et aquacole Daniel Rigolet

Legal name

Lycée Daniel Rigolet

Website

https://lpma-daniel-rigolet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public French vocational maritime and aquaculture school (EPLE) in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy. Delivers Bac Pro and CAPM initial training plus 20+ continuing education certifications, operating the 'Ma Normandie' training vessel and an aquaculture farm to serve secondary students and maritime professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Maritime Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE), Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Pilot Training, Certification & Medical/Fitness Services (TLAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Maritime vocational training
• Aquaculture education
• Maritime certification courses
• Fishing school programs
• Marine mechanics training

Headquarters

HQ city

CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN, Normandie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students for boarding (internat) and dining services. Fee structure includes 5-night boarding package (1,685€), 4-night boarding package (1,535€), half-board option (621€), activity participation fee (20€), and annual snack package (50€).
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from professional development and continuing education courses for maritime professionals. Programs include Captain 200 UMS (5,403€), Certificate of Able Seafarer (5,717€), Mechanic 250kW (1,437€), and various short courses ranging from 150€ to 1,876€.
3. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): Companies contribute to the school's training resources through the French apprenticeship tax system, administered via URSSAF and SOLtéA platform. School identifier: UAI code 0501599S, SIRET 19501861900013.
4. Government Funding: Public educational institution funded by the Ministry of the Sea (Ministère chargé de la Mer) providing Secondary School Student Fund (Fonds Social du Lycéen) and regional aid programs like Atouts Normandie.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Public French vocational maritime and aquaculture school delivering initial vocational training programs (CAPM, BAC Pro CGEM Commerce, BAC Pro CGEM Pêche, BAC Pro Cultures Marines, BAC Pro Electro-Mécanicien Marine) and continuing professional certifications (Capitaine 200 UMS, Certificat Matelot Pont, Mécanicien 250kW, radio operator and safety certifications). Practical training is delivered through dedicated facilities including the 'Ma Normandie' training fishing vessel and the Ferme Aquacole in Saint Vaast La Hougue.

Product overview

Lycée professionnel maritime et aquacole Daniel Rigolet is a French vocational maritime and aquaculture school offering initial training programs (CAPM, BAC Professionnel CGEM commerce/pêche, BAC CM, BAC EMM) and continuing education certifications. The school operates practical facilities including a fishing training vessel 'Ma Normandie' and an aquaculture farm in Saint Vaast La Hougue for hands-on student education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAPM - Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle de Matelot Qualifié à la Pêche
• BAC Professionnel CGEM Option Commerce
• BAC Professionnel CGEM Option Pêche
• BAC Professionnel Cultures Marines (BAC CM)
• BAC Professionnel Electro-Mécanicien Marine (BAC EMM)
• Capitaine 200 UMS Certification Training
• Certificat Matelot Pont Certification Training
• Mécanicien 250 kW Certification Training
• Radio Operator Certifications (CRO and CGO) Continuing education radio operator certifications including Certificat Restreint d'Opérateur (CRO, 24 hours, 628€) and Certificat Général d'Opérateur (CGO, 70 hours, 1,876€), plus revalidation courses, for GMDSS compliance.
• Maritime Safety and Medical Certifications Continuing education safety and medical training including CFBS (52h, 1,375€), Médical I (11h, 224€), Médical II (50h, 1,207€), and revalidation courses meeting STCW standards.
• Agrément Sanitaire HACCP for Shellfish Vessels 7-hour HACCP sanitary approval certification for crew of vessels dispatching shellfish, priced at 166€.
• Marin-Ouvrier aux Cultures Marines Certifications (CMOCM Niveau I and II) Continuing education certifications for marine culture workers: Niveau I (23 hours, 848€) and Niveau II (28 hours, 499€), preparing workers for shellfish farming operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can obtain professional certifications allowing immediate employment in fishing, aquaculture, and maritime commerce sectors upon completion
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Comité Régional des Pêches Maritimes et des Elevages Marins de Normandie (CRPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional committee representing fishing and marine aquaculture industries in Normandy. Provides industry input for curriculum development and facilitates student internship placements with member companies.
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure Maritime (ENSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational maritime school for advanced maritime education. LPMA serves as a preparatory pathway for students continuing to ENSM for higher maritime certifications.
• Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench marine research institute. Collaborates on marine science education and research activities. Students visit IFREMER's Thalassa research vessel.
• Université de Caen - UMR BOREAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch unit specializing in biology of organisms and aquatic ecosystems. Provides scientific expertise for aquaculture and marine biology programs.
• Institut Maritime de Prévention (IMP)minorOthersMaritime safety prevention institute. Provides specialized safety training and certification support for students.
• La Cité de la MerminorOthersPublic cultural venue in Cherbourg with educational mission. Hosts student visits and career forums. Partners for maritime awareness activities.
• CNAM IntechmermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational maritime engineering school specializing in marine sciences and technology. Provides advanced training pathways for LPMA graduates.
• Normandie Fraîcheur Mer (NFM)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional seafood distribution cooperative. Provides industry connections and potential employment opportunities for graduates.
• Rassemblement des Ecoles de Peche Francophone (REPF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of French-speaking fishing schools. Member institution for best practice sharing and international collaboration.
• Normandie MaritimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional maritime industry network. Connects educational institutions with maritime businesses for training and employment.
• Service Social MaritimeminorOthersProvides social support services for maritime workers and students. Monsieur Laurent COLLARD serves as the assigned social worker for students.
• Le Trident - Scène Nationale de CherbourgminorOthersNational theater scene in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Cultural partner for student activities and cultural enrichment programs.
• La Brèche - Pôle National des Arts du CirqueminorOthersNational circus arts center. Cultural partner for student entertainment and cultural activities.
• Voiles écarlatesminorOthersAssociation recognized as being of general interest, dedicated to maritime heritage preservation, delinquency prevention, and bringing disadvantaged individuals to sea.
• Horizons SolidairesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network for decentralized cooperation and international solidarity in Normandy. Supports international exchange and development projects.
• Forum des Métiers et des Formations du CotentinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal career and education forum connecting schools with prospective students. School participates annually to recruit new students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• École Nationale des Pêches et de l'Aquaculture (ENPA Bègles): Specialized French vocational school focused on aquaculture and fisheries, newer but emerging as a focused competitor in the marine cultures training segment that Daniel Rigolet's Ferme Aquacole serves.

Direct peers

• Lycée Maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer: Public French maritime vocational lycée offering CAPM, BAC Pro CGEM, and continuing education under the same Ministry of the Sea framework. Same regulatory model, similar student segments, identical DIRM-approved certification portfolio — making it the most direct functional peer in northern France.
• Lycée Maritime de Sète: Mediterranean-coast maritime lycée offering the same Bac Pro and continuing education catalog. Shares regulatory backbone (DIRM/STCW certifications) and serves the same French maritime workforce development mission.
• Lycée Maritime de La Rochelle: French public maritime vocational school with similar CAPM, BAC Pro, and STCW-aligned continuing education offerings. Comparable regional positioning and revenue model funded by apprenticeship tax and government subsidies.
• Lycée Maritime de Saint-Malo: Another French public maritime vocational lycée with CAPM, BAC Pro, and continuing education programs. Operates similar curriculum structure and serves the Brittany maritime workforce, making it a direct peer in the same public maritime education network.
• Lycée Maritime de Paimpol: Public French maritime lycée on the Brittany coast with CAPM, BAC Pro, and continuing education programs. Closely comparable in size, mission, and revenue mix.
• Lycée Maritime du Guilvinec: Brittany-based maritime vocational school with strong fishing industry orientation, similar to Daniel Rigolet's CAPM and BAC CGEM Pêche offerings. Peer in the French public maritime lycée network.
• Lycée Maritime de Nantes: Public maritime lycée in the Atlantic coast with overlapping programs (CAPM, BAC Pro CGEM, BAC Pro EMM) and DIRM certifications. Directly comparable in scale, structure, and student value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• École Nationale Supérieure Maritime (ENSM): National-level maritime higher education institution under the Ministry of the Sea, offering advanced maritime certifications (Capitaine 500, etc.). A partner of Daniel Rigolet that serves as the next step in the training pathway, and a broader incumbent in French maritime education.
• CNAM Intechmer: National maritime engineering school under CNAM specializing in marine sciences and technology. Articulation partner of Daniel Rigolet that provides advanced training pathways, representing a higher-tier peer in the French maritime education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC15JOXKAZizQiAMgDook5cw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Lycée-Professionnel-Maritime-et-Aquacole-Daniel-Rigolet-100135365110788
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lyc%C3%A9e-professionnel-maritime-et-aquacole-daniel-rigolet
• Instagraminstagram.com/lpmadanielrigoletcherbourg

Compliance13 records

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