GICAN: THE EXCELLENCE OF THE FRENCH SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN THE SERVICE OF MARITIME SOVEREIGNTY.

The strength of a cutting–edge industrial network, firmly committed to tackling major technological challenges, the environmental transition, and the digital transformation of tomorrow’s maritime world.

 

 

Gican members

What is GICAN ?

GICAN, the French Maritime Industry Association, is an association representing over 330 manufacturers and organizations in the French maritime sector.

It brings together shipyards, systems manufacturers, equipment suppliers, subcontractors, engineering companies, naval architects, the naval aviation industry, as well as companies and organizations from the maritime ecosystem.

Gican's News

Naval Group delivers the HS Nearchos, marking a major milestone in the FDI frigate program for the Hellenic Navy
Naval Group delivers the HS Nearchos, marking a major milestone in the FDI frigate program for the Hellenic Navy
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EURONAVAL 2026: Photospace invests €10.5 million in a new 2,000 sqm facility to multiply production area by five
EURONAVAL 2026: Photospace invests €10.5 million in a new 2,000 sqm facility to multiply production area by five
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EURONAVAL 2026: Photospace marks 20 years of technical expertise in naval optronics and geolocation systems
EURONAVAL 2026: Photospace marks 20 years of technical expertise in naval optronics and geolocation systems
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Piriou awarded contract for 16 next-generation tugs for the French Navy
Piriou awarded contract for 16 next-generation tugs for the French Navy
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Episode 5: From innovation to capacity: producing, integrating, scaling up
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Maritime Security: SEA.AI and Oneberry partner to deploy AI machine vision across Southeast Asia
Maritime Security: SEA.AI and Oneberry partner to deploy AI machine vision across Southeast Asia
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EURONAVAL 2026: Photospace launches the RA480, its first ITAR-Free submarine navigation radar
EURONAVAL 2026: Photospace launches the RA480, its first ITAR-Free submarine navigation radar
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EURONAVAL 2026: Eviden launches ASTRA-LAS, an AI-powered tactical decision-support system for naval operations
EURONAVAL 2026: Eviden launches ASTRA-LAS, an AI-powered tactical decision-support system for naval operations
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EURONAVAL 2026: Exail introduces Marins M1, a high-precision navigation system for small craft and naval drones
EURONAVAL 2026: Exail introduces Marins M1, a high-precision navigation system for small craft and naval drones
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Governance: Catherine Ronge appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of GTT
Governance: Catherine Ronge appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of GTT
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EURONAVAL 2026: SEA.AI appoints former submariner Olivier Jacques as Sales Manager France
EURONAVAL 2026: SEA.AI appoints former submariner Olivier Jacques as Sales Manager France
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GICAN in figures

Figures
15

Billions of euros in cumulative sales for the naval industry

56100

Direct jobs in the shipbuilding industry

37400

Estimated indirect jobs in the shipbuilding industry

58

% of industry sales generated by exports

735

Companies for the shipbuilding industry

82

% of shipbuilding companies, in terms of sales, are members of GICAN

Gican's Positions

SEA Europe’s position on European preference in the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
SEA Europe’s position on European preference in the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
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SEA Europe’s position on European preference in the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
SEA Europe’s position on European preference in the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
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Impact of the new Trump adminiStration’s protectionist policy on the shipbuilding sector
Impact of the new Trump adminiStration’s protectionist policy on the shipbuilding sector
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Defending the future of shipbuilding against south korea’s ambitions
Defending the future of shipbuilding against south korea’s ambitions
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Agenda

GICAN, with its events subsidiary SOGENA, organizes the two major trade shows EURONAVAL and EUROMARITIME. They enable us to put our sector in the spotlight, raise awareness among public authorities, and enable exhibitors to develop new business relationships. The Groupement also federates several French Pavilions at foreign trade shows, and participates as a partner in numerous domestic events.

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