SIREHNA

SIREHNA

Ollioules, France

Naval SystemsUnmanned SystemsOptronicsSimulation & TrainingDual-use
Founded 198651-200 employeesSubsystem Manufacturer, Software DeveloperSupplies Naval Forces
Profile last updated: June 11, 2026

About

Founded in 1986, SIREHNA is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Ollioules, France working in naval systems, unmanned systems, optronics +1 more.

SIREHNA is a French company specialised in controlling the dynamic behaviour of naval platforms, serving both civil and military markets. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Naval Group. Since 1986 it has equipped more than 100 vessels with systems including dynamic positioning systems with joystick and track control, the MOS maritime optronic surveillance system, the BRIZO collision avoidance system, unmanned surface vessel conversion kits (SIRSEA), the MARGO aviation course predictor, and a decision support system with digital twin capability. The company also provides hydrodynamic design and simulation services, testing, and dynamic positioning training courses based on Nautical Institute standards, along with support and maintenance. It holds ISO 9001 certification, and its DP system is certified by Bureau Veritas. Sites are located in Bouguenais and Ollioules, France.

Location

Ollioules, France

Founded

1986

Employees

51-200

Company type

Subsidiary

Focus areas

dynamic positioningnaval platformsunmanned surface vesselsmaritime surveillanceoptronicsdigital twinhydrodynamicsDP trainingNaval Group

Languages

ENFR

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Naval SystemsUnmanned SystemsOptronicsSimulation & Training

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerSoftware DeveloperMRO & Services

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering ServicesMaintenance & RepairTraining

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

MOS (Maritime Optronic Surveillance)

Maritime optronic surveillance system

Automatic detection, tracking and geolocation of surface threats and objects, with multi-camera thermal video analysis, pan-tilt-zoom control and 360-degree coverage.

SIRSEA

Autonomous and remote control kit

Kit that converts new-build or existing vessels into autonomous or remotely operated unmanned surface vessels.

MARGO

Aviation course predictor and dynamic SHOL system

Recommends optimal aviation routes for VTOL operations from real-time analysis of platform motion, relative wind and wave direction.

ZEPHYR VGO 1

VTOL unmanned platform

VTOL component of MARGO, continuing the ZEPHYR H project.

BRIZO

Collision avoidance system

Automatic detection, tracking and geolocation of surface obstacles up to 1 km.

SIREHNA Dynamic Positioning System

Dynamic positioning system

Certified redundant dynamic positioning control system with joystick and track control, customisable for different propulsion types and vessels.

Decision Support System (DSS)

Decision support software

Dashboard for mission planning and vessel performance, providing optimal visit order and fuel and time estimates, with access to past and current operational data.

Digital Twin

Vessel digital twin

Virtual model of a vessel used to simulate performance and support operation and analysis.

End users

Naval Forces

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

ZEPHYR VGO 1MARGO

Named customers

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionAPB

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001

Issued by: Not stated

Dynamic Positioning System and Autopilot certification

Issued by: Bureau Veritas

Awards

AUDACE Prize

Maréchal Leclerc de Hautecloque Foundation and French Ministry of Armed Forces2021

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