Knowledge is the key to our support
GICAN offers its members access to strategic information, so that companies have as much information as possible to make informed decisions.
Committees, Clubs and Task Forces
These bodies are the lifeblood of GICAN. By participating in their work, members benefit from the most essential and exclusive information, and play an active part in the life of the Group. The Committees and Clubs frequently welcome guests (from the French Navy, Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), diplomats, NGOs, administration representatives, shipowner representatives, various organizations, etc.), who speak on major issues that will shape the future of our industry.
For registration or further inquiries, do not hesitate to contact the GICAN permanent staff member:
#The SME/Mid Cap Committee
The SME/Mid-Cap Committee brings together GICAN’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies (ETIs). It voices their concerns regarding relationships with large industrial groups. Its mission is to create a supportive and active network.
The organization is chaired by David BELLOT, CEO of Issartel (Minerva Group).
GICAN Representative:
Marie-Christine MÉCHET
marie-christine.mechet@gican.asso.fr
#The Maritime Safety, Security and Environment Commitee (SSEM)
The SSEM Committee brings together stakeholders in maritime safety and security, maritime surveillance, and the prevention and fight against environmental damage at sea.
Headed by Olivier LACROUTS, who also serves as President of DIADES MARINE.
GICAN Representative:
Jean-Marie DUMON
jean-marie.dumon@gican.asso.fr
#The Defense Committee
The Defense Committee unites industry players to coordinate and determine actions directed toward political and administrative defense authorities at national, European, and bilateral levels.
Its Chairman is Admiral Stanislas de la MOTTE (2nd Section).
GICAN Representative:
Jean-Marie DUMON
jean-marie.dumon@gican.asso.fr
#The Ship Repair – Maintenance in Operational Condition Committee
The Ship Repair – MCO Committee brings together companies involved in ship repair and/or maintenance in operational condition (MCO).
Headed by Jacques HARDELAY, Honorary President of Chantier Naval de Marseille.
GICAN Representative:
Marie-Christine MÉCHET
marie-christine.mechet@gican.asso.fr
#The Technical Commitee
The Technical Committee is a dedicated space for discussions on technical subjects within the sector. It organizes thematic technical meetings.
Its Chairman is Jean-Charles NAHON, Qualified Expert at GICAN.
GICAN Representative:
Olivier PIROUX
olivier.piroux@gican.asso.fr
#The International Commitee
The International Committee supports members’ export development by promoting the sharing of information, best practices, and feedback. It organizes and coordinates high-value international actions for members and ensures the industry’s visibility to international clients.
Its Chairman is Guillaume WEISROCK, Sales and Business Development Director for Europe and North America at Naval Group.
GICAN Representative:
Arnaud MARTINS DA TORRE
arnaud.martinsdatorre@gican.asso.fr
#The Small Vessel Builder Committee
This committee brings together GICAN shipyards that design and build vessels between 12 and 50 meters, as well as vessels with a gross tonnage (GT) under 500 UMS. Its primary goal is to advocate for their needs and address specific challenges.
Its Chairman is Jean-Marie COUDÉ, CEO of Chantier Naval Delavergne.
GICAN Representative:
Monica LOPEZ
monica.lopez@gican.asso.fr
#The Industry Committee
The Industry Committee gathers stakeholders from the naval sector around production and competitiveness issues. It strengthens cooperation between shipyards, equipment suppliers, systems integrators, and engineering forms to support the sustainable development and performance of the entire French naval ecosystem. It also leads the ‘Naval Excellence’ program.
Coordinator :
Franck GREINER
#2 regional Clubs ( ASEAN, Middle East)
These clubs aim to build relationships between stakeholders in each region to share relevant information and best practices regarding local issues. They ensure the cohesion and promotion of the French industrial fabric at a local level and meet every two months.
ASEAN Club
Caroline TISSERAND
caroline.tisserand@gican.asso.frMiddle East Club
Rayan HACINI
rayan.hacini@gican.asso.fr
#The HR Club
The HR Club brings together human resources, recruitment, and training managers to study employment, training, and skills-related issues, share best practices, and facilitate exchange between members.
GICAN Representative:
Marie-Christine MÉCHET
marie-christine.mechet@gican.asso.fr
#Communication Club
The Communication Club aims to stimulate exchanges between the communications managers of GICAN member companies and to facilitate the sharing of best practices.
GICAN Representative:
Benoit PREVOST
benoit.prevost@gican.asso.fr
#The Public Affairs Club
The Public Affairs Club is a forum for exchange dedicated to influence strategy and dialogue with public authorities. It helps better structure the sector’s communication toward institutional, political, and public bodies.
GICAN Representative:
Hervé CROCE
herve.croce@gican.asso.fr
#The Europe Club
The Europe Club aims to regularly inform its members about negotiations and progress on European topics vital to the maritime sector. It relays their opinions on pending legislation to European institutions to best represent and defend their interests in Brussels.
GICAN Representative:
Mélanie VÉRON-FOUGAS
melanie.veron-fougas@gican.asso.fr
#The Digital Club
The digital transformation of our industry, covering products, factories, and B2B connections, is key to our sector’s competitiveness. GICAN’s goal is to offer a space for exchange on practices, funding and joint actions. Together, we build topics of interest and pool resources for monitoring, feedback and digitalization efforts.
GICAN Representative:
Timothée MOULINIER
timothee.moulinier@gican.asso.fr
#The “Deep Sea” Working Group
The “Deep Sea” Working Group’s mission is to consolidate industrial positions, support GICAN’s actions toward various State services, and facilitate the industrial response of French offer to national ambitions (as defined by the CIMer 2025 strategy, France 2030, and the Ministry of the Armed Forces).
Permanent staff GICAN :
Timothée MOULINIER
timothee.moulinier@gican.asso.fr
#The “Marine Renewable Energy (MRE)” Working Group
This group focuses on ‘local content’ within the construction of offshore wind farms, aiming to make the promotion of French industrial skills as concrete as possible. The group also works on floating wind power.
GICAN Representative:
Monica LOPEZ
monica.lopez@gican.asso.fr
Exhibition reports
GICAN produces trade show reports designed to give members a detailed overview of competitors’ presence, new technologies and products unveiled, and market trends.
Studies
Every year, GICAN commissions or carries out studies in response to requests from its Committees, Clubs and Task Forces. Their aim is to provide GICAN members with a better understanding of the major trends and potential opportunities in these markets.
Newsletters
GICAN publishes several monthly newsletters for its members.