The group

Five generations in the
towage and salvage business

“Founded in 1873, the Company has grown over many years in harbour and ocean towage, and also in assistance and salvage. The company was also involved in offshore activities. Platform supply, towage, rig-move, crew boats.

Today, the Company is consolidating its position in maritime towage and is moving decisively into floating offshore wind, construction, support and maintenance.

Present in four ports in France and South Pacific New Caledonia, the Company combines its family heritage, its highly qualified seafarers and its modern fleet to meet the demands of the maritime industry.”

Guy CHAMBON Chairman
Our history

150 years at sea

1873

Founding of the original Compagnie Chambon.

1970

Establishment in New Caledonia, Nouméa (SORA).

1996

The original Compagnie Chambon is acquired by Groupe Bourbon.

2002

Compagnie Maritime Chambon is created through the acquisition of “Abeilles” subsidiaries.

2026

Reopening of Chambon International.

The management

Family governance

At the head of Compagnie Maritime Chambon, a management team carrying forward expertise handed down through five generations.

Guy CHAMBON, Chairman of Compagnie Maritime Chambon

Guy CHAMBON

Chairman
Bertil CHAMBON, Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie Maritime Chambon

Bertil CHAMBON

Chief Executive Officer
Our locations

A subsidiary in every port

A dedicated operating company is based in each port where we provide towage — from the Channel to the Mediterranean and out to the Pacific.

Marseille — Head office
17 La Canebière — CS 90107
13231 Marseille Cedex 01
Cherbourg
Towage & salvage — 24/7 emergency line
New Caledonia

SORA · SORECAL

Nouméa — Sté Océanienne de Remorquage et d'Assistance / Sté des Remorqueurs Calédoniens

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