The Captain Arctic is currently undergoing construction at the Indian Ocean Shipyard Ltd. with another significant milestone: after the complete treatment of its hull, the vessel has now received its first blue livery. This visual advancement coincides with the shipyard entering a more technical phase, where each intervention requires coordination, precision, and rigorous execution. On board, the lining and insulation are now complete. The first bulkheads and cabins are taking shape, while the electrification phase is gradually beginning throughout the vessel. Behind these advancements are numerous trades working simultaneously to advance the project while adhering to the standards expected in a shipyard of this scale.

Commissioned in 2024, the ANDROMACHE, sister ship of the ETOILE, is currently being handled at Chantier Naval de L’Océan Indien Ltd for its transition to the Seychelles Coast Guard colours. Although visual in appearance, this operation involves all the requirements that define high-quality shipyard execution: rigorous preparation, precise application, compliance with expected standards and close attention to every finish. This type of intervention shows that shipyard excellence is not measured only through heavy works or major technical stops, but also through the ability to handle every operation with the same seriousness, method and level of demand.

The ETOILE is currently undergoing an intermediate technical stop at Chantier Naval de L’Océan Indien Ltd, with a work programme including interventions on the shaft lines, steelwork operations on the underwater hull areas and a complete paint application. Although different in nature, these works are driven by the same requirement: to intervene with precision, at the right time and with the level of rigour needed to ensure a reliable and consistent treatment of the vessel. In this type of operation, the quality of the outcome relies on coordination between the different trades, strong technical control and the constant commitment of the teams on site.

After 20 years of operation, the ALAKRANA is undergoing a major technical stop at Chantier Naval de L’Océan Indien Ltd. Scheduled over more than two and a half months of work, including one month in dry dock, this project includes the replacement of the generator sets and the triplex, two major operations requiring advanced technical expertise and a highly structured organisation. In this type of project, success relies not only on the technical complexity of the works, but also on the commitment of the teams, a constant on-site presence and continuous coordination between the different areas of intervention.

The ALBACAN, a vessel built in 1991, is currently undergoing a major refit at Chantier Naval de L’Océan Indien Ltd. This one-month dry dock period includes technical work on the shaft line and rudder, two essential components for the vessel’s proper operation, manoeuvrability and reliability. In this type of operation, execution quality relies on precise team coordination, strong technical control and constant attention to every detail. This intervention reflects the shipyard’s commitment to carrying out complex naval works with rigour and precision.

The new longliner AUSTRAL ODYSSEY (Austral Fisheries) made a technical stop at Chantier Naval de L'Ocean Indien Ltd for preparation works carried out over around twenty days, ahead of its first fishing campaign in the Southern Ocean. This type of intervention relied on the accuracy of every operation, with smooth coordination between the different technical departments, work carried out with constant high standards, and structured project management ensuring a clear and controlled pace throughout.

After more than 20 years of service under the name Glénan, the tuna seiner now operates as LAYLA following its acquisition by an Omani group. Its technical lay-up at Chantier Naval de L'Ocean Indien Ltd supported this transition through the integration of the vessel’s new visual identity, as part of an intervention requiring structured preparation, rigorous coordination of operations, and constant attention to execution quality, schedule control and the level of finish expected by the new owner.

The tugboat BARAKAH 1 (ABU DHABI PORTS GROUP), operated by the MPA, was positioned on the hardstand at Chantier Naval de L'Ocean Indien Ltd as part of its five-year survey. This regulatory and technical inspection required the complete dismantling of the thrusters in order to allow a thorough examination of the assemblies, tolerances and critical components. This type of planned lay-up addresses specific operational challenges related to availability, propulsion safety, lifecycle control of equipment and compliance with periodic survey requirements.

At the end of 2025, the automated wind propulsion system SeaKite®, developed by Beyond the Sea, was installed on board the longliner Cap Kersaint, a vessel operated by CAP BOURBON and engaged in sustainable fishing operations. The integration of the 100 m² system was carried out between November and December 2025 at Chantier Naval de L'Ocean Indien Ltd, during the vessel’s 10-year regulatory survey for operations in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. The shipyard teams carried out the full installation and technical integration of the system, with constant attention given to the reliability of structural and system interfaces, the safety of equipment and crews, and full compatibility with the operational constraints of a deep-sea fishing vessel.