Griffon Marine

Griffon Marine has entered a new chapter, building on more than 60 years of expertise in amphibious and high-speed vessel design, construction, and support. Formerly known as Griffon Hoverwork, the company’s rebrand reflects both a broader portfolio and a renewed commitment to delivering advanced maritime solutions.

Based in Hampshire, Griffon Marine is a marine engineering and shipbuilding company specialising in aluminium vessel design and build, producing high-speed craft including patrol vessels, workboats, crew transfer vessels, uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), hovercraft, and air-cushion platforms. These serve a wide range of applications, from passenger transport to defence, security, and specialist operations. Operating from its Hampshire facilities, the company designs, engineers, and supports highly specialised high-speed marine vessels deployed in some of the world’s most demanding marine environments.

Today, Griffon Marine is predominantly export-driven, delivering vessels and engineering expertise to operators across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Recent international programmes have strengthened its reputation as a global exporter while sustaining high-value engineering and manufacturing capability in the Portsmouth area.

While hovercraft remain central to its heritage and global standing, Griffon Marine has deliberately diversified beyond a single platform. This expansion into new vessel types has reshaped its pipeline, strengthened international partnerships, and secured a steady flow of new-build projects that position the company for long-term growth.

Engineering teams in Portchester and Woolston lead concept design, detailed engineering, systems integration, testing, and through-life support, Close collaboration with local suppliers, apprentices, and graduate engineers ensures that global success translates into regional skills development, job creation, and long-term capability retention.

Griffon Marine operates through three integrated divisions serving defence, government, and commercial clients worldwide:

Griffon Marine Solutions – delivering vessel design, consultancy, hydrodynamic optimisation, advanced propulsion, and regulatory compliance for both new concepts and fleet upgrades.

Griffon Marine Shipyard – based at Trafalgar Wharf, offering over 36,000 sq ft of specialist aluminium construction facilities for new builds and complex refits.

Griffon Marine Support – providing 24/7 global support, including spares, technical expertise, and crew training to maximise operational readiness.

Supporting more than 40 customers and over 200 vessels worldwide, Griffon Marine continues to build on its renowned hovercraft legacy while expanding its role as a leader in amphibious and high-speed marine transport. The rebrand signals this evolution, better representing the company’s diverse capabilities across design, build, integration, and support—positioning it strongly to meet the evolving demands of global maritime operations.