The journey began in 1956 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with the foundation of the shipyard by Félix AMIOT. The CMN built its reputation with the construction of patrol boats and launches for French and foreign navies.

After more than 60 years of existence, the company – which is now part of the PRIVINVEST group – is a major player in the shipbuilding industry. Internationally recognised, notably by foreign navies, the CMN are currently positioned on combat ships, fishing vessels and Renewable Marine Energies (marine and river tidal turbines).

Today, more than 450 people work in a human-sized company at the cutting edge of design, construction, combat systems integration, training and remote support. The shared objective is to always better satisfy customer expectations in a common spirit of trust and solidarity.