Boot Düsseldorf: interview with Antoine Rioton, Sales Director at Chantiers AMEL

2025-02-14

Boot Düsseldorf was a great opportunity for AMEL to share exciting news with the sailing community. Antoine Rioton, Sales Director, highlighted the strong momentum of the shipyard, announcing the signing of new contracts—confirming the continued high demand for AMEL yachts.

The AMEL 50 remains a favorite among offshore sailing enthusiasts, now reaching 131 signed units. Its comfort and reliability at sea make it the perfect choice for those dreaming of adventure and long voyages.

Another major announcement: the return of the AMEL CUP MED! In 2025, 12 to 15 AMEL yacht owners will gather around Porquerolles for an event combining friendly regattas and moments of sharing—a great way to celebrate the AMEL spirit and passion for sailing.

On the shipyard side, the PHARE project continues, bringing major transformations to the La Rochelle production site. Upcoming developments include the demolition and reconstruction of a building that will house the future composite workshop.

Watch the interview with Antoine Riotton, Sales Director at Chantiers AMEL

Gender Equality Index – Women and Men

In accordance with current French legislation, Chantiers AMEL publishes its Gender Equality Index between women and men each year.

This index, scored out of 100 points, is calculated based on four criteria for companies with 50 to 250 employees: equal pay, individual salary increases, raises following maternity leave, and gender balance among the top 10 highest salaries.

For the year 2025, based on 2024 data, Chantiers AMEL achieved a score of 99/100 on its Gender Equality Index.

SA Chantiers AMEL remains strongly committed to gender equality and, more broadly, to professional equality for all its employees.

Anti-Waste and Circular Economy Law (AGEC)

Under the above French law, since the 1st of January 2022, each producer (company that places a product in the market) has his unique producer identifier number (Article L.541-10-13). This unique identifier number, assigned by the ADEME (French agency for the environment and energy management), proves that the placer on the market is a member of the APER (French association for eco-friendly pleasure boating) and that it fulfills its regulatory obligations. The AMEL SHIPYARDS’ U-ID number is: FR028009_18AOCF.