IMECA – Offshore Engineering and Marine Handling Solutions
IMECA is the REEL brand dedicated to offshore operations. With decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle services, IMECA delivers high-performance solutions for marine handling, pipelay systems, winches, tensioners and offshore cranes.
Our teams combine technical precision, innovation and operational reliability to support offshore energy infrastructure worldwide.


Expertise, innovation and offshore performance
IMECA is the REEL brand fully dedicated to offshore operations. With over 30 years of experience in marine handling and deck equipment, IMECA supports offshore energy players with tailored engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle services.
From concept design to commissioning, our teams deliver high-performance solutions for pipelay, lifting, and transhipment operations in the most demanding environments.
IMECA’s strength lies in its ability to combine technical innovation, operational reliability and cost-efficiency. Our equipment is designed to optimise power consumption, reduce weight and footprint, and ensure safe operations at sea.
Why choose IMECA for your offshore operations
IMECA combines engineering precision, operational reliability and global service to support offshore energy players in the most demanding environments.
With over 30 years of experience in marine handling and deck equipment, IMECA delivers robust, field-tested solutions for offshore energy infrastructure.
From concept design to commissioning and maintenance, IMECA supports your equipment throughout its lifecycle with responsive services and certified teams.
IMECA designs fully electric cranes, tensioners and winches to optimise power consumption, reduce footprint and operate safely in harsh marine conditions.
Contact IMECA
IMECA is based in La Rochelle, on the French Atlantic coast, with direct access to the harbor and docking facilities for all vessel types. Our 4600 m² factory includes a 100t crane capacity and a 1000t test bench for static and dynamic trials.
In addition to our European base, IMECA is expanding its service network in Africa, North America and Brazil to support clients worldwide.

Our offshore engineering capabilities
IMECA provides a full range of offshore engineering services, from concept design to commissioning. Our in-house teams cover all disciplines: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
Thanks to REEL Group’s extensive engineering resources, IMECA adapts its design capacities to each project. We deliver tailored solutions for offshore energy infrastructure, marine handling and vessel deck equipment.

Certified for offshore excellence
IMECA teams operate under strict safety and quality standards. All personnel are certified for offshore operations (BOSIET), and our equipment complies with international norms for marine handling and energy infrastructure.
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