CANET PORT

What CANET PORT does

CANET PORT (Port de Canet-en-Roussillon) is a public marina on the southern French Mediterranean coast, operated by SPL SILLAGES — a Société Publique Locale wholly owned by the Ville de Canet-en-Roussillon — under a public service delegation agreement effective through 2043. The port offers approximately 1,300–1,500 berths and technical moorings, dry port storage (50 places for boats up to 9m, launched April 2026), crane and technical quay services, harbormaster (Capitainerie) services, and the Yacht Club Jacques Coupet event venue (inaugurated April 2026). It anchors a 'nautical pole' of 40+ businesses — including CATANA, the world's second-largest catamaran manufacturer — employing roughly 900 people across boat building, equipment supply, maintenance, and refit.

The port's core technology is environmental infrastructure rather than software: a water recycling and treatment unit (inaugurated June 23, 2026, €1,003,676.77 HT investment) co-developed with Nomado and SADE combines rainwater collection, hull-cleaning water recycling, and desalination to provide freshwater autonomy, complemented by the ECOTANK multiservice environmental barge. Distribution combines physical (Capitainerie office, on-site 40+ nautical pole companies) and digital (Alizée booking portal, mobile app launched August 2024, online boutique launched October 2025) channels.

Revenue is generated from annual mooring contracts, short-stay docking fees, dry port subscriptions, technical/crane operations (transaction-based), event venue rental, and a small e-commerce stream. Pricing is published tariff-based with annual subscriptions paying per contract and short stays/dry port billed pay-as-you-go. Customer segments span individual pleasure boat owners (primary), nautical industry professionals (primary, B2B), visiting sailors/tourists, two local fishermen, and corporate event organizers.

Name

CANET PORT

Legal name

SPL SILLAGES

Website

https://port-de-canet.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CANET PORT (Port de Canet-en-Roussillon) is a French Mediterranean pleasure marina operated by SPL SILLAGES under public service delegation, offering ~1,500 berths, dry port, technical quay, and event venues, anchored by a 40-company nautical pole and ~900 industry employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Leisure Port Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Pleasure marina services
• Boat mooring contracts
• Dry port storage
• Nautical maintenance facilities
• Maritime event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Canet-en-Roussillon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual mooring contracts: Annual contracts for boat moorings in the port generating recurring revenue from pleasure boat owners
2. Short-term docking and escles: Fees for short-term stays and docking in the port for visiting vessels
3. Dry port (port à sec) services: Storage of boats on bers or racks, handling services, and waiting mooring for dry port customers with annual contracts
4. Technical services and crane operations: Services including crane operations for boat launching and recovery, technical quay services, and maintenance area access
5. Online boutique and merchandise: E-commerce platform selling branded Port de Canet products including apparel, accessories, and memorabilia
6. Event venue rental: Rental of conference rooms, terraces, and event spaces at the Yacht Club Jacques Coupet and Ecoute du Port

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CANET PORT (operated by SPL SILLAGES) operates a public pleasure marina in Canet-en-Roussillon providing approximately 1,500 berths and technical moorings for recreational boats, along with dry port storage, technical quay and hoisting services, harbormaster (Capitainerie) operations, and event venues. The port hosts a nautical pole of 40+ marine businesses and supports environmental infrastructure including water recycling, desalination, and the ECOTANK environmental barge.

Product overview

CANET PORT is a public marina (port de plaisance) operated by SPL SILLAGES under public service delegation for the City of Canet-en-Roussillon. The port offers approximately 1500 berths and technical moorings, supported by a Nautical Pole hosting 40+ marine businesses. Core services include berth/mooring contracts, dry port storage, technical quay and hoisting operations, and harbormaster services. Recent additions include the Yacht Club Jacques Coupet (opened April 2026) providing event spaces, a dry port service with 50 boat places, and an online boutique. The port also operates a mobile application, shuttle service, ECOTANK barge for environmental services, water rincing station, and an innovative water recycling/desalination unit for freshwater autonomy. The port hosts the annual 'Les Occasions du Multicoque et du Refit' international boat show.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yacht Club Jacques Coupet: New yacht club facility inaugurated April 2026, housing offices for six port associations and event spaces with panoramic terrace.
• Port à Sec
• Barge ECOTANK

Products and services

• Berth and Mooring Services Annual berth contracts and short-stay moorings at the marina with approximately 1,500 rings and technical berths for pleasure boat owners and visiting vessels.
• Port à Sec (Dry Port) Dry storage service for boats up to 9m with 50 places, including handling, waiting berths, and maintenance transfer to nautical pole professionals.
• Yacht Club Jacques Coupet Multi-floor yacht club facility with offices for six port associations, conference room, reception salons, and panoramic rooftop terrace available for event rental.
• Capitainerie Services
• Technical Quay and Hoisting
• Nautical Pole
• Port de Canet Mobile Application
• Online Boutique
• ECOTANK Barge
• Pass'Port Shuttle
• Espaces Écoute du Port
• Water Recycling and Treatment Unit

Quantifiable outcome

• Port capacity increased by 30 moorings after marina modernization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NomadocoreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026French SME based in Marseille specializing in design and construction of prefabricated water treatment and recycling plants. Developed the advanced water recycling system for the port's technical area. Labeled EcoVadis Platinum (Top 1% worldwide), Coq Vert and French Fab.
• SADE (NGE subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026Over 100-year-old company specializing in design, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of water and energy networks and infrastructure. Part of NGE group, promoting sober and innovative technical solutions for virtuous networks and decarbonated infrastructure.
• Nautipôle MéditerranéecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Association grouping around 20 professionals from the nautical pole representing all nautical trades. Organizes 'Les Occasions du Multicoque & du Refit' salon and represents businesses in the port area.
• AFNORcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025French standardization association that audits and certifies the port under the 'Ports Propres' standard (ISO 18725:2024)
• AFNOR CertificationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFNOR Certification division issued the 'Ports Propres' certificate signed by Julien Nizri, Director General
• Union des Villes Portuaires d'Occitanie (UVPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Occitanie port cities. The port is a member and Serge Pallares serves as President. Coordinates 'Lumière sur les ports d'Occitanie' photo contest.
• Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing nautical industries. The port is involved in the Contrat de filière des industries et services nautiques State-Region-FIN
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie des Pyrénées-OrientalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce organizing Blue Tech Show event at the port. Supports the 'Territoire d'Industries Nautiques' labeling initiative.
• French TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Tech initiative supporting innovative companies and startups at the Blue Tech Show event

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port Hercule (Monaco): Premier Mediterranean marina in Monaco with ~700 berths including superyacht capacity. Comparable in serving premium Mediterranean leisure boating and hosting major nautical events.
• Port Camargue: Large French Mediterranean marina near La Grande-Motte with ~2,000 berths. Direct competitor in Occitanie-adjacent market for leisure boating, technical services, and nautical events.
• Port La Forêt (Fouesnant): Large French Atlantic marina and renowned sailing school center. Comparable marina operator with strong event hosting presence and similar service mix for pleasure craft.
• Port Camille Rayon (Golfe-Juan): French Riviera marina offering berths and technical services for pleasure boats. Comparable mid-sized marina operator serving similar Mediterranean cruising clientele.
• Port Vauban (Antibes): One of the largest marinas in France on the French Riviera, offering ~1,600 berths and full superyacht services. Direct competitor for Mediterranean pleasure craft and refit services, with comparable 5-star quality positioning.
• Port of Hyères: French Riviera marina operator with multiple marinas (Porquerolles, Le Lavandou, La Capte, Ayguade). Comparable Mediterranean marina management with diversified berth portfolio and refit technical services.
• Cap d'Agde Marina: Major French Mediterranean marina with thousands of berths and a complete nautical resort offering. Comparable in scale, infrastructure, and Mediterranean leisure-boating customer base.
• La Rochelle Marina: Major French marina complex on the Atlantic coast with combined capacity of ~5,000 berths across multiple basins. Comparable port operator managing marina modernization, environmental certifications, and event venues.

Regional players

• Puerto Banús (Marbella): Iconic Spanish Costa del Sol marina with ~915 berths serving premium leisure boating and tourism. Comparable high-end Mediterranean marina competing for transients.
• Port Adriano (Mallorca): Major Balearic Islands marina with ~500 berths including superyacht capacity. Geographic peer targeting the same Western Mediterranean cruising market from a Spanish location.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portdecanetenroussillon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spl-sillages/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/portdecanetenroussillon

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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