Our company

Independent by nature. Connected by expertise.

An independent engineering company with a close-knit team and an international outlook.

The way we work

Close to the people.
Close to the project.

Our scale allows us to stay personally involved, working closely with a select group of clients across offshore energy and marine projects.

Built around a core team of recognised experts, Nautilus Dynamics draws on its own trusted network of experienced specialists. From a single engineer to multidisciplinary teams of several dozen, we bring together the people each project needs, with clear responsibilities and a shared technical direction.

We accompany our clients from early concepts through design and delivery, and further into operation, life extension and decommissioning. Our work spans oil & gas, offshore renewables and marine systems.

Independent thinking, an agile approach and straightforward collaboration shape how we work. Established in France in 2017, our brand has grown through teams and entities in France, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with experience across five continents.

A view from our Directors

Independent thinking.
Shared ambition.

“Independence gives us the freedom to listen closely, connect ideas across industries and adapt as markets evolve. We build each team around our client’s needs—from a focused study to a major EPCI programme—bringing together the right expertise to turn ambition into lasting value.”

Etienne DUFOUR & Jocelyn COULANJONDirectors · Nautilus DynamicsEtienne Dufour · LinkedIn Jocelyn Coulanjon · LinkedIn
Nautilus Dynamics colleagues reviewing engineering work around a table
A shared table, different perspectives. Our team in Nice.
Our development
  1. A beginning in France

    The Nautilus Dynamics brand is established.

  2. Hong Kong

    A new entity supports our international development.

  3. Nice, France

    The French company is established in Nice.

  4. United Kingdom

    A UK entity extends our international presence.

An international perspective

Local connections. A wider horizon.

Three locations. A shared way of thinking.

Project experience
Nautilus Dynamics international presenceOffices in Nice, Fareham and Hong Kong. Teal highlights show 31 countries of project experience. Choose an office on the map or using the buttons above. The complete country list is available below.NiceFarehamHong Kong

From Nice, Fareham and Hong Kong, our network connects people, disciplines and offshore markets around the world.

Explore our project footprint · 31 countries

Angola, Argentina, Brazil, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Libya, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

These countries reflect project experience, not office locations.

How we work

Engineering at a human scale.

People

Close collaboration with clients and colleagues.

Innovation

New ideas and the agility of a small team.

Environment

Respect for the planet in the way we work.

Accountability

Decisions grounded in experience and ownership of our commitments.

Specialist experience

People behind the engineering.

Etienne Dufour

Hydrodynamics & Mooring Specialist

LinkedIn

Pierre Morelet

Principal Hydro & Mooring Engineer

LinkedIn
Connect with our team
Room for different perspectives

Curiosity is part
of the work.

Time to exchange an idea, question an assumption or consult a colleague. Close collaboration keeps specialist knowledge connected to the wider project.

A member of the Nautilus Dynamics team at their workstation
Nautilus Dynamics colleagues discussing technical reference material
Nautilus Dynamics colleagues working through notes at a workstation
Careers

Bring your perspective
to our next challenge.

We welcome conversations with engineers and other talented people interested in offshore energy and marine systems.

Explore careers at Nautilus
Work with Nautilus

Let’s talk about your project.

Tell us about the engineering challenge, the location and your schedule. We’ll connect your enquiry with the right people.

Discuss your project