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Amazing pictures of GISMAN buoys during deployment operations in Pointe à Pitre (French West Indies).

Special thanks to Didier-Laurent Aubert.

Click here to see more pictures.

GISMAN recently installed marine demarcation buoys in Myeik Islands area in Myanmar.

GB-2600-ECO polyethylene buoy is a cost effective solution that provides high visibility and low maintenance.

Contact us for more information!

Today is the World Marine Aids to Navigation Day!

This is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of Aids to Navigation that ensure safety to mariners.

Installation in Philippines: GBP-1800 buoys.
Thanks to our local partner Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc.

New reference in Morocco for Casablanca Port Complex.

GISMAN recently supplied a comprehensive package of Aids to Navigation equipment:

modular polyethylene buoys, LED lights, AIS and monitoring system, traffic lights, as well as technical assistance for the design of towers (locally manufactured).

Installation and commissioning of the equipment has been carried out by our local partner: ANFAL.

GISMAN also provides solutions for aquaculture applications.

This month in Japan, our local partner installed 1.25m diam. demarcation buoys for a seaweed farm.

GISMAN supplied in last December more than 20 demarcation buoys (3m diameter) for Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm.
We look forward to posting pictures of our buoys in operation in the next months to come ?

Watch Xavier Aubert's interview about Ailes Marines Project in Saint-Brieuc (France):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5dcat35qg&feature=youtu.be

Successful deployment of GBM-3000 buoy near Groix and Belle-Île-en-Mer islands in Brittany, for the future pilot wind farm.

A great local reference for GISMAN!

Thanks to France Énergies Marines for posting nice pictures and videos.

To learn more about the project click HERE.

GISMAN is proud to have participated in the Calais Port 2015 project for the implementation of Aids to Navigation ?⚓️

Thanks to Bouygues Travaux Publics for their confidence in our solutions.

You can find their video on this major project HERE.

GISMAN realized and installed a two-light alignment for the Tangier Med 2 port in Morocco.

GISMAN has installed 3 BFI as well as polyethylene buoys GBM-3000 and GBP-1800 in the Port of Port-la-Nouvelle.

Come and see us at Nav'Expo, to be held in Lorient from June 1 to 3. We'll be delighted to share our know-how and experience with you, so that we can best meet your needs and expectations.

GISMAN has replaced some of the buoys in the inner and outer access channels to the CBG ore port at Kamsar. More than twenty GB-2600 and GBM-3000 buoys were installed.

GISMAN designed and installed MB-3000 10 and 12m³ mooring buoys off the coast of La Ciotat, in the south of France.

Installation of GB-2600-ECO polyethylene buoys in Pattaya bay in Thailand.

GISMAN works for the safety of all types of waterways! On this project, we delivered several GBP-1500 and GBP-1800 buoys with self-contained LED lanterns, to mark out a river in Guyana.

GISMAN is proud to announce the launch of its own range of latest technology lights!

From compact solar LED beacons to standalone LED beacons, with ranges from 1MN to over 14MN, this range is sure to satisfy all your signage needs!

What's more, you'll benefit from our long-standing expertise and French production facilities in Brech (56)!

Click HERE to discover our range.

GISMAN sells its lights all over the world, and its customers include government departments such as Lighthouses and Beacons and National Port Authorities.

The range of lights can be coupled with our A2NGO Supervision and/or Maintenance application, which enables cost-effective, real-time management and control of your navigation aid systems.

We invite you to discover these services by clicking HERE.

Industrial and Historic Member of AISM, GISMAN will of course be present at the 20th IALA Conference, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, from May 27 to June 03.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Present both locally and internationally, GISMAN will be exhibiting this month at the Saudi Maritime Congress in Saudi Arabia.

Come and discover our range of lanterns and related applications!

Join us in Dammam, where we'll be pleased to welcome you on stand G44 on September 20 and 21.

GISMAN carried out an installation mission on the N'Gombé lighthouse: a GFT-200 light and a GSA-8 were installed, along with solar panels and electrical boxes.

A Strategic Issue for the Maritime Economy

Covering nearly 70% of the Earth's surface, the ocean is the main axis of global trade, with 90% of goods transported by sea. In light of the exponential growth in maritime traffic and intensifying competition between ports, securing navigation has become a critical factor for the sustainable economic development of maritime nations.

In today’s increasingly globalized context, shipping companies favor ports that ensure safe and efficient navigation. Compliant buoyage systems that meet international standards help reduce operational costs and attract more shipping lines. Conversely, insufficient navigational safety leads to higher insurance costs and operational delays.

A port’s attractiveness largely depends on its ability to provide optimal navigation conditions. Port infrastructure that meets international buoyage and maritime signaling standards reduces the risks of accidents and pollution, while also optimizing operational costs. Compliance is a significant argument for shipping companies, especially since insurance companies impose higher premiums on ports deemed unsafe.

Tanger Med: A Model of Maritime Safety

The Port of Tanger Med perfectly illustrates the strategic impact of aids to navigation on the competitiveness and logistical performance of a port hub. For over 18 years, Gisman has supported port operations and command through the modernization and maintenance of its buoyage system. By supplying and installing the maritime signaling equipment for Tanger Med I, the Passenger and Ro-Ro Terminal, and Tanger Med II, Gisman has helped transform the port complex into one of the most secure and efficient logistics hubs in the region.

Beyond the installation of aids to navigation, Gisman also provided training for the maintenance teams, ensuring a long-term, self-sufficient service for port authorities. This collaboration has enhanced Tanger Med's attractiveness by offering shipping companies a reliable port environment that aligns with international standards.

Through ongoing modernization of its maritime buoyage system, Tanger Med has become a benchmark in port safety. The optimization of navigational aids has streamlined vessel entry and exit, improved traffic management, and reinforced the port’s reputation among international stakeholders.

Strategic and Profitable Investments

Investing in navigation safety is not only a regulatory obligation—it is also a powerful driver for the development of the blue economy. Improved maritime signaling allows for:

• Protecting human life and safeguarding assets at sea
• Reducing the risk of marine pollution: Poor signaling increases the risk of collisions and groundings, leading to severe environmental consequences. Today, international standards (IMO, SOLAS) encourage ports to modernize their infrastructure to reduce these risks and protect marine ecosystems.
• Boosting economic activities such as international trade, tourism, and fishing: A secure port attracts more diverse maritime traffic, enhancing its role in global trade, coastal tourism, and fisheries. The confidence of shipowners and investors in the reliability of port infrastructure drives blue economy growth, creating new business opportunities and local jobs.
• Controlling import/export transport costs by optimizing port access times

With advancements in technology and the integration of smart solutions, modern aids to navigation now offer rapid and measurable return on investment. Ports embracing this approach position themselves as key players in the global maritime logistics network.

Gisman: A Strategic Partner for Port Infrastructure

Modernizing port infrastructure in terms of maritime signaling is now a strategic lever to ensure safety, efficiency, and port attractiveness. The case of Tanger Med shows how a rigorous approach and technical expertise can optimize navigation and elevate a port’s status on the global stage.

As global maritime traffic continues to grow, innovation and foresight in addressing emerging navigation challenges will be crucial to ensuring the sustainable and competitive development of port infrastructure.