
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.”
150 years at sea
Founding of the original Compagnie Chambon.
Establishment in New Caledonia, Nouméa (SORA).
The original Compagnie Chambon is acquired by Groupe Bourbon.
Compagnie Maritime Chambon is created through the acquisition of “Abeilles” subsidiaries.
Reopening of Chambon International.
Family governance
At the head of Compagnie Maritime Chambon, a management team carrying forward expertise handed down through five generations.


Bertil CHAMBON
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.

13231 Marseille Cedex 01




SORA · SORECAL
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