Our Team
Océan Développement was founded in 2008 by two renowned sailor-athletes, Stève Ravussin and Franck David. Today, the partners and members of the management team are Marco Simeoni, Franck David, and Jean Guyon. Océan Développement is also a long-standing team of engineers, sailors, and adventurers passionate about the sea and performance, who have successfully combined expertise in renewable energies with innovative solutions for cutting-edge yachting. A dedicated center of expertise entirely focused on the new MODX series.
Emily Garros
Crew
Elsa Galilée
Crew
Partners
This 100% renewable-energy vessel incorporates state-of-the-art, “Made in France” technologies. The ultimate goal of Zero CO₂ emission navigation is the result of multiple collaborations between Océan Développement’s design office teams and renowned, highly experienced partners.
Our Technological Partners
A Breton start-up, innovative in the field of marine mobility, Aeroforce is the designer and manufacturer of a waterproof inflatable wing on a retractable mast, fully automated.
A team of tech and sailing enthusiasts, part of one of the most renowned design offices in the world, specializing in the design and supply of electronic assistance equipment for piloting.
GOÏOT Official Supplier of the MODX 70 : As part of the development of specific deck hardware for the MODX 70 series, Océan Développement benefits from GOÏOT’s expertise. GOÏOT innovates with its Magic, SportAl, LuxAir, Satelly, and Triak ranges, integrating sustainability considerations from the design stage while combining ergonomics and performance, thanks to its long experience in aluminum manufacturing. More information at: www.goiot-systems.com
Design & Engineering
Océan Développement’s teams played a major role in this crucial phase of a true “game changer” project, breaking away from conventional yachting.
An internationally recognized team, composed of naval architects, engineers, and designers, working on sailing and motorboat projects around the world.
Marketing & Communication
A Morbihan-based 360° marketing and communications agency, offering brand strategy, visual identity, web design, and experience mapping.
In a rare and valuable alliance, MODX Catamarans and painter Caroline Basuyau, through her brand Maison Fétiche, have joined forces to create an unprecedented collaboration. A subtle encounter between luxury, yachting, art, and environmental awareness, inviting you on a journey where aesthetics serve the preservation of our planet. Together, they offer a unique experience where every detail, every shade, reflects the harmony between beauty and respect for the environment.
Institutional
Bpifrance finances and supports companies at every stage of their development, through loans, guarantees, innovation assistance, and equity investment. Bpifrance supports Océan Développement during the feasibility and industrial development phases of the MODX concept.
A network that brings together cutting-edge industrial and academic expertise, as well as unique institutional, economic, and financial partners. The MODX project was awarded the Pôle Mer label in June 2021.
MODX is a winner of the i-Nov7 competition in the “Sustainable and Smart Mobility” category. France 2030 is a competition supported by the French government and operated by ADEME and Bpifrance. The i-Nov program supports innovation projects with particularly high potential for the French economy, aiming to foster the emergence of leading companies capable of reaching global markets.
The Brittany Region stands alongside companies shaping today’s economy and building that of tomorrow.
Charter experience
The Race for Water Foundation is an organization dedicated to preserving water and oceans. Today, as this vital resource is gravely threatened by plastic pollution, it must be urgently protected. The Race for Water Foundation is a long-standing partner of Océan Développement, and also a key partner in developing the Eco-Expedition program that complements the commercial offer of the MODX 70.