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21-08-2024
THE ECO-NAVIGATION & SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS AREA AT GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE: OVER 50 EXHIBITORS AND HIGHLIGHTS

The ecological transition in the nautical sector is growing exponentially. The Grand Pavois La Rochelle, a showcase for the sector’s major trends, has for several years emphasized the actions proposed by all the sector’s professionals and institutions.
An Eco-navigation & Sustainable Innovations area with EDF and over 50 exhibitors
From the very start of the show, visitors will be able to discover a dedicated area featuring fifty companies and start-ups. This area, which will be divided into 2 sections, will showcase products either on land or afloat. A major advantage for the twenty or so boats presented afloat is that some will be directly available for sea trials.
Boats with electric or hybrid engines, electro-solar catamarans, recharging stations for harbors, electric thrusters and motors, eco-designed teak decks, ecological antifoulings, reconditioning shipyards, possibilities for converting thermal boats to electric and hybrid, dismantling of pleasure boats, architects and design offices, etc.: so many solutions to discover during the 6 days of the show!
Start-ups in the spotlight in the “Innovations Durables avec EDF” space and on the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region stand
Initiated in 2019, this partnership with EDF aims to present the new solutions that are or will be tomorrow in the boating industry. As a player in the energy transition, EDF defends and encourages eco-design, and proposes that companies evolve their socio-economic model by bringing in new functions and thinking around new uses. This space within the space will be dedicated to start-ups working for the nautical industry. Note the presence of : Awad (vessel propulsion box), Beyond the Sea (traction wings for vessels), Héole (organic solar sailcloth for sailing boats), Hy Géneration (electric propulsion), Kitewinder (electricity production from renewable sources), Maloric (traction wings for vessels), Sail’in Box (maritime transport under sail) and Weenav (conversion of combustion engine boats to electric/hybrid power).
Three start-ups will also be present at the Espace Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Lepty (aluminum batteries to increase the autonomy of electric boats), Vela (electric boat manufacturer) and Watt & Boat (cargo sailboat owners).
Liste des exposants présents :
Company name – Exhibitor |
Activity |
3ICR |
Eco-design – Measuring the impact of resource consumption |
ADV – PROPULSE |
Innovation and bio-inspired mobility |
ALLAIRE DUTEMPS |
Photovoltaic panels |
APER |
Deconstruction of pleasure boats |
AQUA SUPERPOWER |
Super marine loaders for ports |
ARMEN INITIATIVE |
Recyclable boats |
AWAD (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Velic propulsion boxes |
BAGOU BOATS |
Electric boats |
BEYOND THE SEA (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Traction wings for ships |
BMW MOTORRAD |
Electric motorcycles (partner) |
CORSAIR / AMPLIVO |
Ocean waste treatment |
ECOBOATS |
Thermal to electrical re-potentialization |
ECOLOGIC FRANCE |
Collection, depollution and recovery of waste equipment |
ECOPRA |
Fuel economizer |
ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE |
Partner |
E-NAV SYSTEMS |
Electric motors and solar panels |
FENDSEA |
Waste and space management on board boats |
FOUNTAINE PAJOT |
Catamaran builder |
GOME (GRAND OUEST MOBILITE ELECTRIQUE) |
Electric scooters |
HEOLE (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Organic solar fabrics for sailboats |
HY GENERATION (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Electric propulsion |
INTERDIST SAS |
Electric motors |
KAORI CONCEPT |
Eco-designed boats |
KITEWINDER (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Electricity generation from renewable sources |
LEPTY (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) |
Aluminum batteries to increase electric boat autonomy tenfold |
K-REN SAS |
Ecological antifouling solutions |
MALORIC (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Traction wings for ships |
MV YACHTING |
Electro-solar catamaran |
MAYERO |
Eco-designed materials |
MILLIKAN BOATS |
Electro-solar catamaran |
MOTION CONCEPT GROUP |
Electric propulsion |
NAVYCLIC |
Eco-designed boat equipment |
PHILÉOLE SA |
Silent power generation |
PINBALL BOATS |
Electric and hybrid boats |
PROMARIS – RD GROUP |
Eco-designed teak decks |
SAIL’IN BOX (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Sailing transport |
SAVIBOAT BY TECLA |
Electric boats |
SAVIBOAT BY TECLA |
Boat builder/ Importer |
SEATRONIC |
Autonomous and ecological on-board energy management |
SWANEO |
Eco-designed marine batteries |
TAO PERFORMANCE |
Innovative solution for optimizing your electrical installations on lithium batteries |
TEMO |
Electric motors |
TRANSFLUID |
Manufacturer of electric motors, electric and hybrid propulsion systems, batteries. dnv-gl certified |
VELA (Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine) |
Manufacturer of electric boats |
WATTALPS |
Marine batteries |
WATT AND BOAT |
Electric boats |
WEENAV (Hall Innovations Durables with EDF) |
Custom conversion of thermal boats to electric/hybrid |
XTRAMARINE |
Design that minimizes the use of glues and non-recyclable materials, and focuses on processes that extend the life of materials and products. |
WATT & BOAT (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) |
Cargo yacht owners |
WRIGHTON CHANTIER |
Hybrid motorboat |
YUNIBOAT |
Reconditioning shipyard |
Highlights :
- A round-table discussion on “Maritime Decarbonation: observations and concrete solutions” will be held on Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. with EDF and the Grand Pavois La Rochelle. Under the patronage and with the presence of Phil Sharp (skipper of Ocean Lab and president of Genevos), this round-table will address the themes of international maritime freight, synthetic fuel, the return of sailing and advances in traction wing propulsion for ships, with the presence of specialist speakers (by invitation and registration).
- « Trophées Innovation Nautisme Nouvelle-Aquitaine”. Sud-Ouest is organizing the fifth edition of the Trophées Innovation Nautisme Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with the participation of the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Atlantic Cluster and a panel of local players. The competition is open to all companies, startups and project leaders in the maritime sector in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Charline Picon is the godmother of this 5th edition of the Trophées! World champion and five-time European champion in RS:X! And now, bronze medallist at the 2024 Paris Olympics in 49ER FX sailing with teammate Sarah Steyaert.
The winning projects will be presented by their promoters before a jury at Grand Pavois La Rochelle on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 3pm to 5pm. The winners will be announced on the same day, Thursday October 3, at 6pm, on the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine stand (stand A01).
Key facts:
- Grand Pavois La Rochelle, the reference for all enthusiasts
- The venue: Port des Minimes, La Rochelle
- Dates 2024: Tuesday, October 1 to Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, closing at 6 p.m. on Sundays
- Visitors: 80,000 visitors expected over 6 days
- Guest of honor: The Basque Country
- Themed areas for every passion: Boats afloat and ashore, Multihull space, Equipment space, Services and Tourism spaces, Charter & Cruising space (new), Heritage & Know-How space (formerly Heritage & Tradition); Fishing & Grand Pavois Fishing space; Grand Pavois Beach (new); Event Boats space; Trial Boats space; Guest of Honor space; Eco-navigation & Sustainable Innovations space with EDF…
Royalty-free high-definition photos – Press Area www.grand-pavois.com – Photo credits: O. Blanchet and JM. Rieupeyrout / GPO
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