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PIRIOU Signs With Vedettes de Bréhat For Two ferries

PIRIOU has just signed with Vedettes de Bréhat for the order of two 26m aluminium passenger vessels dedicated to service Bréhat island- North Brittany.

Designed by Mer & Design naval architecture and built by PIRIOU to be delivered first quarter of 2023 in Concarneau, these passenger vessels will cross or tour to Bréhat from Pointe de l’Arcouest or from the harbours of Saint Quay Portrieux, Binic or Erquy. They will also be used for events at harbour or at sea up to 20 miles from the coast.

These vessels intended to serve an area highly touristic will respect the environment: equipped with an IMO III engine, they meet the latest environmental standards in force.
Vincent Faujour, President of the PIRIOU group declares: "We are happy to have won the
confidence of a new owner. With this contract being awarded, Piriou confirms its
dynamism and competitiveness, including in this civilian segment of passenger ships."
Director of Vedettes de Bréhat,  Didier Corlouër  adds: "We are delighted to entrust the construction of our two new units at the Piriou shipyard. It was important to us to work with a Breton company with recognized know-how. "

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