About us

The Maritime and Port Union of New Caledonia (UMEP NC) is a professional federation that brings together unions representing stakeholders in the maritime, port and industrial-port sector in New Caledonia.

Created in 2010, its aim is to unite the different components of the port area, to strengthen synergies between businesses and to contribute to the fluidity and performance of the logistics chain at the port of Nouméa.

The UMEP NC acts as a forum for consultation, representation and promotion of the collective interests of the maritime and port community. It works for the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Caledonian port area, in close collaboration with public institutions and economic partners.

Our missions

Federate the professionals

Strengthen the links between the different professions of maritime, port and industrial port, in order to promote cooperation and consistency of actions

Represent the profession

Bring the voice of sector stakeholders to public institutions, economic partners and decision-making bodies

Improve port performance

Contribute to the fluidity, reliability and competitiveness of operations at the Port of Nouméa

Accompany the developments of the sector

Participate in strategic discussions, regulatory changes and projects to modernize the port area

Promote the Caledonian port square

Promote the know-how, professions and the essential role of the sector in the economy of the territory

Board

President

Sylvain Mela

Vice-president

Maxime Tinel

Treasurer

Laurent Raffet

Secretary

Frédérique Pierson

Learn more about the history

Support for the Maritime Museum of New Caledonia

The Union Maritime et Portuaire de Nouvelle-Calédonie (UMEP) is committed to a sponsorship approach by providing financial support to the Maritime Museum of New Caledonia.

This commitment reflects our dedication to preserving and promoting the local maritime heritage while keeping New Caledonia’s port culture alive.

Thanks to this contribution, the museum can enhance its exhibitions, ensure the preservation of its collections, and develop educational initiatives to raise public awareness of the territory’s maritime history.