Griffon Marine
Griffon Marine Limited
Woolston, Southampton, United Kingdom
About
Griffon Marine is a defense prime contractor based in Woolston, Southampton, United Kingdom working in naval systems, mro & logistics.
Griffon Marine is a hovercraft and marine engineering company serving commercial and military customers. Formerly known as Griffon Hoverwork, it rebranded to Griffon Marine in 2024 and operates three divisions: Solutions (vessel design and consultancy, including maritime border security, amphibious insertion, riverine and high-speed ferry work), Shipyard (fabrication, outfitting and construction at its Portchester facility) and Support (24/7 global support, spares, engineering and crew training for operators). The company builds hovercraft and high-speed vessels, and has contracts under the UK Ministry of Defence Boats In Service Support 26 programme and has delivered defence-related conversions for the Royal Marines. Its customers include coastguard, navy, army and ferry operators worldwide.
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Wyvern LCAC
Multi-role hovercraft
Advanced multi-role vessel with modular adaptability, launched in 2023.
BHT 150
Hovercraft
Largest hovercraft in the Griffon range at 31 metres in length with 20 tonnes payload, designed for security and border control, introduced in 2014.
8000TD
Hovercraft
Hovercraft enhancing speed, endurance and payload for maritime security and border control, introduced in 2012.
12000TD
Passenger hovercraft
Griffon's largest passenger hovercraft, developed for commercial passenger transport, introduced in 2019.
PASCAT
Hybrid amphibious vessel
Hybrid vessel developed for enhanced amphibious operations, developed in 2010.
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ISO 9001
ISO 18001
ISO 14001
Awards
Three wins at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
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