Manager Philippe Grisset is a professional forwarding agent, and, as an avid sailor, specialized in yachting for over 20 years. He was involved in the shipping of Maxis to any regatta locations around the world, as well as the America’s Cup yachts (and rigging) for the team Italia, to San Diego. Assisted by Helene, Laurent and Marie France, they offer an honest, straightforward and highly dedicated service renowned everywhere in the Med.

Personal and dedicated team led by ex-crewmember and highly experienced Ulf Sydbeck. Offer full range of yacht and concierge services and technical support. Antibes agents for Dovaston, the Mallorca based crew placement agency.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 34 06 43 / Fax: +33(0)4 93 34 12 65
[email protected]
www.rivierayachtsupport.com

Riviera Yacht Support also has an highly acclaimed wine supply and training department led by Louise Sydbeck, a passionate and highly knowledgeable wine consultant / educator. See 'Wine' section in Provisioning.

One of the most recommended service in the French Med, offering a full range of shore handling and concierge services including berthing arrangements, garbage collection, customs & immigration clearance, spare parts, fuel bunkering, flower arrangements, international shipments, logistics, medical assistance, mail boxes, bank services, harbour authorities assistance, provisioning, customs brokerage and more.

Ex-captain and accredited ship's agent Christian Cuadra and his team are a helpful contact for yachts coming for technical/shipyard time in Marseille-Toulon-La Ciotat area, and needing parts or packages shipped in. Services include berth reservations, custom and immigration clearance, customs clearance and delivery of packages on board, bank services, fuel bunkering, medical assistance, freight forwarding, storage facilities and more. Also propose various custom made packages to discover the beautiful region. Office located next to the port and Marseille’s shipyards.

Provide complete 24/7 full range of concierge service, from refitting to provisioning, laundry, car rentals and limousine services, plus maintenance and secure storage of tenders; insurance, financial services, and crew placement. Agents for Fountain and Dozi speedboat brands, as well as Narwhal inflatable craft. They have 7 berths in Port Vauban, and 5 berths in Port Camile Rayon (Golfe Juan) for yachts up to 55m. Also yacht sales and charter brokers.
Tel/Fax: +33 (0)493 346 719
Cell: +33 (0)667 463 636
[email protected]
www.atiyachts.com

For more than 25 years, Mr Guarino has specialized in very fine metal works and is now assisted by his son.
Tel: +33 494 240 472
[email protected]

Originally an underwater welder for the oil and gas industry, Simon Shedden has built up an amazingly good reputation among the Superyacht community. Specializes in pipe welding and heavy engineering parts fabrication on over 50m yachts, using the latest laser cutting technology. Also offer chroming services. NDT (non destructive testing) fully certified; works to Lloyd, Veritas and ABS standards.
Cell: +33 (0)687 633 127

One the most recommended marine fabrication and welding specialists on the Riviera founded in 1935 by brothers Etienne and Daniel, Rodolfe’s grandfather. Custom fabrication, repair and modification of any stainless steel, metal, aluminum, brass and copper works as well as plexiglass and Perspex. Expertise in design, fabrication and installation of exhaust systems, pipes, oil or water tanks, boarding equipment, swimming ladders, staircases… Large team of 15 highly qualified technicians. Very mobile, with fully equipped vans, available from St Tropez to Savona. Prompt and responsive.

Christain Aerts has a small workshop in the Port Vauban boatyard and came well recommended.
Tel: +33 (0)493 659 265
Cell: +33 (0)689 793 239