France is a key priority of Merima’s global operations and growth strategy. Merima is building its presence through expertise, mutual learning, strong execution, close collaboration, and a focus on reliable delivery.
The delivery of the world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, marks a major milestone in Merima’s expansion into the French shipbuilding market.
The delivery of Corinthian’s sister ship Olympian is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The scope of the work Merima is delivering is similar to the Corinthian, and construction is currently proceeding ahead of schedule.
Merima has established a local team in France and is continuing to strengthen its role in the French shipbuilding industry through long-term partnerships and local collaboration.
Built on expertise, execution and reliability
Merima is a globally operating family-owned company established 40 years ago. Merima specialises in the most demanding shipbuilding projects, with the promise that clients can rely on a dedicated partner every step of the way to conquer even the toughest challenges.
“It’s been an honour to work with clients and partners in France. We want to offer our customers our expertise, high quality of execution, and reliability. We ensure that delivery reliability is top-notch and commitment to customers is our utmost priority”, says John Forsell, Vice President of Merima.
“Anyone who has set out to build a business in a new country knows that it is a multi-stage learning journey. With a strong track record of more than 750 projects, we have strengths to lean on. At the same time, we approach learning with humility and are hungry to continue developing”, continues Forsell.
More about Orient Express Corinthian
Corinthian is a combination of yacht and liner, a luxury vessel with 54 luxury suites, each of them offering panoramic sea views. More than simply a voyage, the Orient Express Corinthian invites guests to travel through the tangible world and the world of art, all in elegant comfort. The vessel was built entirely in France, and its stunning architecture is the work of Maxime d’Angeac studio. The Corinthian features groundbreaking “SolidSail” technology, consisting of three rigid sails, each spanning 1,500 square meters.
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