10/06/2026
WELCOME TO LA ROCHELLE 🇫🇷
A new chapter begins for IMM as we expand our operations into Europe through the Atlantic Refit Center (ARC) in La Rochelle, France.
For our Founder & COO, Fabrice Maitre, the move represents a return to where it all began:
“In many ways, this expansion is a full-circle moment. France is where my career began, and the Tatoosh refit in La Rochelle was a significant step in both my career and superyacht refit generally. Establishing IMM’s presence here, with such a capable facility, allows us to bring our experience, standards, and approach back to a market we know deeply.”
For Co-Founder & CEO Norina Edelman, the partnership is about combining proven infrastructure with IMM’s client-focused philosophy:
"Returning to Europe is a defining step for IMM,” says Norina Edelman, CEO of IMM. Marrying the strength of ARC’s existing infrastructure with IMM's spirit and values will create a unique client experience in terms of flexibility, quality and transparency. We are excited to operate a European shipyard that will allow us to give every client a bespoke experience.”
Victor Perez, Global Director, highlights the facility’s unique capabilities:
“The Atlantic Refit Center is a facility I know well, as several major refits have been carried out there in recent years. The two dry docks, together with the vast surrounding space, make the setup far more ‘tailor-made’ than other shipyards on the market. At ARC, the entire shipyard is prepared and optimized for each client and refit project. Having a rich network of local contractors, as well as easy connectivity to Central Europe makes ARC particularly attractive, especially for yachts over 5,000 tonnes, for whom haul-out options on the market are very limited, especially in shipyards specializing in superyacht refit.”
Welcome to La Rochelle. Welcome to the next chapter of IMM.
