{"id":18648,"date":"2025-04-25T08:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laboiteflexible.com\/dev\/navanex.ca\/?p=18648"},"modified":"2026-02-15T13:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:27:40","slug":"projects-manon-yvon-fishing-vessel-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navanex.ca\/en\/projects-manon-yvon-fishing-vessel-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Manon-Yvon: A Major Vessel Transformation to Boost Fishing Performance and Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18648\" class=\"elementor elementor-18648 elementor-18647\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a75315d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a75315d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34ed3130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34ed3130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Navanex recently completed a large-scale transformation of the Manon-Yvon, a fishing vessel owned by P\u00eacherie Lero inc. in the Magdalen Islands.<\/strong> Through combined expertise in naval design, production engineering, and stability analysis, the team transformed this nearly 40-year-old vessel into a fishing platform better suited to current operational needs.<\/p><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110404144 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110404144 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">A Structural Modernization of a 40-Year-Old Vessel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110404144 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h3><p>The<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Manon-Yvon<\/span><\/i> is a trawler specialized in crab fishing. Despite its age, the vessel had a solid foundation that the owner, Yvon Th\u00e9riault, sought to modernize to extend its service life, increase fishing capacity, and improve working conditions on board. The mandate entrusted to Navanex included:<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The design of a <span data-contrast=\"auto\">15-foot extension<\/span> incorporating RSW holds.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A <b>comprehensive stability analysis<\/b> to ensure the vessel\u2019s safety and regulatory compliance following the conversion.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Delivering detailed <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">production engineering<\/span><\/b> for shipyard execution;<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Integrating a <b>bow thruster<\/b> for enhanced maneuverability.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Overcoming a Challenging Hull Geometry <\/strong><\/h3><p>One of the main technical challenges was integrating the new midsection with the <strong>vessel\u2019s highly shaped original hull<\/strong>. To meet this challenge, Navanex conducted a <span class=\"TextRun SCXW175852662 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\"><strong>complete 3D scan<\/strong><\/span> of the vessel. This allowed our team to reproduce the hull digitally and precisely model the new extension for a seamless fit.<span class=\"EOP SCXW175852662 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196203245 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196203245 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">An Integrated Approach: From Design to Production<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW196203245 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Navanex provided end-to-end support throughout the project:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The <span data-contrast=\"auto\">preliminary stability analysis<\/span> made it possible to size the holds while complying with both the vessel\u2019s tonnage and Transport Canada\u2019s stability criteria.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All technical plans were <b>approved by Transport Canada<\/b>, ensuring full regulatory compliance;<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A <b>complete steel structure model<\/b> was delivered to Chantier Naval Forillon, supporting efficient production at the shipyard.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW254931980 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254931980 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Results: More Speed, Space, and Versatility<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW254931980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manon-Yvon was relaunched in March 2025, with significant gains:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The vessel\u2019s length increased from <b>18.5 m to 23.13 m<\/b>;<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">It now includes a 54 m\u00b3 live hold, enabling it to transport <b>up to 45,000 lbs of live crab<\/b>;<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Deck space has doubled, offering <span data-contrast=\"auto\">improved workflow and flexibility for the crew;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">During the transformation,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the owner also modernized<\/span> the fore hold and installed a <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new generator. <\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106569820 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106569820 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Expertise Serving Eastern Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s Marine Sector<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p>This project highlights the importance of an integrated approach to naval architecture, combining technical precision, digital innovation, and close collaboration with local shipyards. <span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><p>The Navanex team\u2014including Hubert Simard, Ahmed Kabbadj, Aaron Clark, Christophe Egger, and Charles V\u00e9zina\u2014continues to support Quebec\u2019s maritime companies in their expansion, modernization, and performance-driven projects.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183513973 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183513973 BCX0\">Do you have a naval transformation project?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW183513973 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW183513973 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h2><h4><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW183513973 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW183513973 BCX0\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/navanex.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW104851789 BCX0\">Contact our team<\/span><\/a> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW104851789 BCX0\">to learn how Navanex can support you from design through<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104851789 BCX0\"> production.<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> The naval architecture firm Navanex, based in Gasp\u00e9, unveils its latest multi-fishery vessel. 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