Lycée maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque

What Lycée maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque does

Lycée maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque is a French public vocational maritime school (Établissement Public Local d'Enseignement — EPLE) founded in 1995 and operating under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, with academic supervision from DIRM Sud Atlantique de Bordeaux. It is one of only twelve maritime professional high schools in France. The school delivers two lines of business: initial vocational training (CAP Maritime, Bac Pro CGEM with Voile/Yacht/Pêche options, and Bac Pro EMM Électromécanicien Marine) for post-collège students, and a continuing education center offering STCW-aligned certifications such as Capitaine 200/500, Mécanicien 250KW/750KW, Module Voile, Module Pêche, and Certificat Matelot Pont, primarily to adults in retraining, fishermen, and job seekers funded via France Travail and the Conseil Régional de Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The school's core technology is a suite of four maritime simulators (bridge navigation, SMDSM distress calls, 3000kW machine, firefighting) complemented by Kongsberg and Transas radar/ECDIS equipment, hydraulic/refrigeration training benches, mechanical workshops, and an at-sea training vessel (Aña, now supplemented by a new voilier-école acquired in 2026). It operates from two sites — the headquarters at 1 avenue Eugène-Corre, Ciboure, and a satellite training academy at Arcachon — welcoming approximately 1,000 continuing education learners annually.

The business model is hybrid: initial formation is publicly funded through the Conseil Régional de Nouvelle-Aquitaine and the Ministry, with no tuition for enrolled students, while continuing education runs on a fee basis (e.g., Mécanicien 250KW at €1,650, Module Voile at €3,600, Capitaine 200/500), supplemented by apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) collected from companies. Distribution flows through the national education enrollment system for initial formation and through France Travail commissions, the Aquitaine Cap Métiers platform, and Mon Compte Formation (CPF) for continuing education. Strategic partnerships with the Marine nationale, Grand Voilier Ecole, SNSM, and local associations (Les Galériens, Betiko Marinelak) round out the institutional ecosystem.

Name

Lycée maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque

Legal name

Lycée professionnel Maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque

Website

https://lycee-maritime-ciboure.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lycée maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque is one of twelve French state-supervised maritime vocational schools, delivering initial diplomas (CAP Maritime, Bac Pro CGEM/EMM) and STCW-aligned continuing education (Capitaine, Mécanicien, Module Voile) to young students and adult retrainees in southwestern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB), Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

Keywords

• Maritime vocational education
• Professional maritime training
• STCW certification programs
• Marine mechanics training
• Naval officer certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciboure

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Initial Vocational Education Funding: Government-funded education through the Ministry of the Sea and the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. No tuition fees mentioned for initial formation students.
2. Continuing Education Course Fees: Fee-based professional training courses for adults including certifications: Mécanicien 250KW at 1650€, Module Voile at 3600€, Capitaine 500 and other professional certifications.
3. Apprentissage Tax (Training Tax): Collects apprenticeship tax from companies to fund training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A French public maritime vocational school (one of twelve state lycées professionnels maritimes) delivering initial education programs (CAP Maritime, Bac Pro CGEM navigation with Voile/Yacht/Pêche options, and Bac Pro EMM marine electromechanics) plus continuing professional certifications for working adults (Capitaine 200/500, Mécanicien 250KW/750KW, Module Voile, CMP). Training takes place at the Ciboure campus and Arcachon satellite site using bridge/SMDSM/machine/firefighting simulators, RADAR/ECDIS, and the training vessel Aña.

Product overview

Lycée maritime de Ciboure-Pays basque is a public vocational maritime school offering initial education programs (CAP Maritime, Bac Pro CGEM, Bac Pro EMM) and continuing professional development courses (Capitaine 200/500, Mécanicien 250KW/750KW, CMP, Module Voile/Pêche). The school operates two sites (Ciboure and Arcachon) and provides maritime training aligned with STCW international standards.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• CAP Maritime (CAPM) Certificat d'aptitude professionnelle maritime — a two-year vocational diploma for post-collège students qualifying them as deck sailors (matelots) in the merchant navy, fishing, and pleasure craft sectors.
• Bac Pro CGEM (Conduite et Gestion des Entreprises Maritimes) Three-year professional baccalaureate in maritime business management and navigation, offered with Voile, Yacht, or Pêche specializations and optional Marine nationale partnership track.
• Bac Pro EMM (Électromécanicien Marine) Three-year professional baccalaureate in marine electromechanics training students in vessel mechanical and electrical systems for engineering roles at sea.
• Formation Capitaine 200 Continuing education program qualifying deck officers to command vessels up to 200 gross tons, with funded places for Nouvelle-Aquitaine job seekers.
• Formation Capitaine 500 Advanced deck officer training qualifying graduates to command larger vessels up to 500 gross tons.
• Formation Mécanicien 250KW 105-hour training for the 250KW marine mechanic certificate, qualifying holders for engineering officer positions on vessels with propulsion under 250KW; priced at €1,650.
• Formation Mécanicien 750KW Advanced marine mechanic certification for higher-powered vessels.
• Certificat de Matelot Pont (CMP) Deck crew certification including basic safety training, required before starting other maritime training pathways.
• Module Voile (Capitaine 200 Voile) Specialized sailing module for Captain 200 certification qualifying officers for commercial sailing vessels; priced at €3,600 and requires an entry examination.
• Module Pêche (Capitaine 200 Pêche) Specialized fishing module for Captain 200 certification qualifying officers for fishing vessels.
• Mini-stages Découverte Half-day discovery sessions and immersive mini-internships allowing prospective students to experience maritime classes and professional teachings.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marine nationale (French Navy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement between Marine nationale and the Lycée professionnel maritime to support voluntary students throughout the three-year Bac Pro preparation. Students can sign 'lettre d'intention' with the Navy during their studies.
• Association Les GalériensminorOthersAlumni association of the school supporting former students and current activities
• Association Betiko MarinelakminorOthersLocal maritime association based in the Basque Country supporting maritime traditions and training
• Grand Voilier EcolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Trophée Voile Inter Lycées Maritimes sailing competition; school received Année de la Mer 2025 label for this partnership; organized sailing regattas between French maritime schools
• CPIE (Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement) - ARRISKUA projectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization delivering coastal risk awareness programs (ARRISKUA project) to sensitize students to coastal hazards and risk culture integration in education
• SNSM (Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical training on SNSM vessel 'Gema' for Mécanicien 250KW mechanical training exercises at Arcachon site
• DIRM Sud Atlantique de BordeauxcoreOthersDirection Interrégionale de la Mer - the supervisory academic authority for the Lycée de Ciboure; part of the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and the Sea

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Maritime de Boulogne-sur-Mer: A fellow French LPM in the Hauts-de-France region offering equivalent initial and continuing maritime training. Operates under the same EPLE framework and DIRM supervision, serving as a direct regional peer in the northern French fishing/merchant port ecosystem.
• Lycée Maritime de La Rochelle: A maritime vocational lycée on the Atlantic coast of France delivering comparable CAP Maritime, Bac Pro programs and continuing education. Same regulatory parent (Ministry of Maritime Affairs) and similar geographic focus on a major fishing/merchant port.
• Lycée Maritime de Nantes: One of the other twelve French Lycées Professionnels Maritimes operating under the same Ministry of Maritime Affairs supervision, offering CAP Maritime, Bac Pro CGEM and continuing education certifications — directly comparable regulatory framework, curriculum and target student segments.
• Lycée Maritime du Guilvinec: A French LPM located in Brittany's fishing heartland, providing equivalent initial and continuing maritime training. Closely comparable in mission, programs and public-sector status to Ciboure.
• Lycée Maritime de Saint-Malo: Another of the twelve French maritime lycées, located on the Brittany coast. Offers the same CAP Maritime / Bac Pro / continuing education portfolio under identical regulatory oversight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcK9cTrH-sS3J5Iw482MECg
• Facebookfacebook.com/lpm.cdi.64
• Instagraminstagram.com/lyceemaritimecibourepaysbasque
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lycee-maritime-de-ciboure

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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