What RanMarine Technology does

RanMarine Technology B.V. is a Rotterdam-headquartered drone technology company that designs, manufactures, and operates electric autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for floating-waste removal and real-time water-quality monitoring in ports, marinas, canals, harbours, rivers, and inland waterways. Its core product family, branded WasteShark, spans the WasteShark (Classic, manual operation for calm waters), the WasteShark+ (professional remote-controlled workhorse for ports with 8-hour runtime, 5km RC range, HD camera, and 500 kg/day debris capacity), the WasteShark+ Pro (LiDAR-guided autonomous operation with integrated sensor payload), the industrial-scale MegaShark, and the specialised CyanoShark for chemical-free harmful algae bloom remediation. Vessels run on Rim Drive electric thrusters, are powered by NVIDIA Jetson for onboard processing, and connect through the RanMarine Connect cloud platform, which provides fleet management, GIS heatmapping, compliance-ready data export for the EU Water Framework Directive and US Clean Water Act, and an open API for integration with port management systems; three optional sensor data modules (Regulatory Compliance 9-parameter, Harmful Algae Detection, and Hygiene & Sewage) are bundled with Eureka Manta+ sondes.

RanMarine monetises through a mix of one-time hardware sales (quote-based, custom-priced per vessel, payload, and accessories), recurring maintenance contracts and RanMarine Connect subscriptions (annual), emerging Data-as-a-Service offerings for real-time environmental intelligence, and ESG/sustainability reporting toolkits. Revenue is generated across a vertically-segmented customer base that includes ports and marinas, corporate sustainability programmes, councils and municipalities, hotels and resorts, properties and facilities management, and events/venues. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from regional offices in the Netherlands (HQ), UK, North America, and Africa with a Certified Shark Partner network in eight countries (Italy, France, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA-Washington) and channel relationships such as the Green Marine International port network. Customers include PortsToronto, Port of Rotterdam, Port Houston, Leeds Waterfront Group (deployed via Canal Connections CIC and Biffa), Gemeente Zaanstad, Gemeente Breda, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, BIC Consolidated, Canal & River Trust, SSE, Babcock, and WWF.

In May 2026 the company appointed Michael E. Foss as CEO (previously Chairman) while founder Richard Hardiman moved to President, an organisational move the company describes as preparation for further commercial scaling and capital markets activity. Founded in 2016 by Hardiman, RanMarine has grown from Dutch canal prototypes to deployments on four continents (14+ countries) with multiple landmark partnerships (Green Marine International, Telefónica Tech, Port Authority of Valencia, University of Toronto Trash Team, Ocean Conservancy's International Trash Trap Network) and recognition including CES Innovation Award (2022), GovTech Top 100 (2021), European Council Seal of Excellence, and the Zayed Sustainability Award.

Name

RanMarine Technology

Legal name

RanMarine Technology B.V.

Website

https://ranmarine.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RanMarine Technology B.V. is a Rotterdam-based drone company that designs and operates electric autonomous surface vessels (the WasteShark family, CyanoShark, and MegaShark) for floating-waste collection and real-time water-quality monitoring in ports, marinas, canals, and inland waterways, serving municipalities, port authorities, corporate sustainability programmes, hotels, and facilities operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous marine robotics and waterway environmental data

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation (Booming, Skimming, Shoreline Cleanup) (TLAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Autonomous surface vessels
• Aquatic waste collection
• Water quality monitoring
• Marine robotics drones
• Port cleanup solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of autonomous surface vessel products (WasteShark, WasteShark+, WasteShark+ Pro, MegaShark, CyanoShark) to ports, municipalities, hotels, and corporate clients. One-time capital purchase with pricing quote-based.
2. Recurring Maintenance & Support: Annual maintenance contracts, software/connectivity subscriptions (RanMarine Connect portal), spare parts, and operator training services providing recurring revenue from installed base.
3. Data-as-a-Service (DaaS): Real-time water quality data intelligence sold to cities and industries through sensor-equipped vessels and the RanMarine Connect cloud platform. Supports ESG reporting, regulatory compliance, and proactive environmental decision-making.
4. ESG & Sustainability Reporting: Quantifiable environmental data (kg waste removed, km waterways patrolled) bundled into ESG toolkits for corporate and government sustainability reporting and branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RanMarine Technology designs, manufactures, and sells electric autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) branded as WasteShark, WasteShark+, WasteShark+ Pro, CyanoShark, and MegaShark that autonomously collect floating waste from ports, marinas, canals, and inland waterways while simultaneously capturing water quality sensor data. The vessels are paired with the RanMarine Connect cloud platform for fleet management, GIS heatmapping, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance data export. Customers include port authorities, municipalities, hotels, and corporate sustainability programs that purchase the vessels as capital hardware and subscribe to the connected data and support services.

Product overview

RanMarine Technology offers a portfolio of autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for waterway cleanup and environmental monitoring, built around the WasteShark family of drones and the RanMarine Connect data platform. The core product line includes the WasteShark (manual), WasteShark+ (remote-controlled professional), and WasteShark+ Pro (LiDAR-guided autonomous with data capabilities), supplemented by the CyanoShark for algae control and MegaShark for industrial-scale operations. The modular data solution architecture adds water quality sensing capabilities through three sensor packages: Harmful Algae Detection, Hygiene & Sewage, and Regulatory Compliance modules, all unified through the RanMarine Connect platform for fleet management and compliance reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WasteShark: Agile and efficient autonomous aquatic waste collector for marinas, harbors, and canals.
• WasteShark+
• WasteShark+ Pro
• CyanoShark
• MegaShark
• RanMarine Connect

Products and services

• WasteShark (Classic) Entry-level autonomous aquatic surface vessel for floating waste collection in marinas, harbors, and calm-water canals. Designed for small marinas and private properties with manual and accessible operation, providing up to 500 kg/day debris collection capacity and serving as the original WasteShark model in the company's fleet.
• WasteShark+ Professional-grade autonomous aquatic drone built for power and speed in ports and marinas. Features a high-performance rim drive motor, up to 8 hours of continuous runtime, 5 km radio-controlled range, HD camera, and hot-swap basket for high-volume debris collection by professional operators.
• WasteShark+ Pro AI-ready, data-driven autonomous surface vessel featuring LiDAR-guided collision avoidance, full sensor integration, GPS waypoint autonomy, HD camera, and RanMarine Connect connectivity included. Targeted at enterprise clients requiring autonomous operations and real-time water quality data in busy port environments.
• CyanoShark Specialized autonomous surface vessel for chemical-free detection and removal of harmful cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms in lakes, reservoirs, and canals. Provides swim-safe water restoration for municipalities and recreational water authorities.
• MegaShark Heavy-duty autonomous surface vessel for large-scale cleanup in ports, rivers, and industrial waterways. Features industrial capacity for high-volume debris collection in large ports and inland waterway environments requiring robust throughput.
• RanMarine Connect Cloud-based unified data platform providing real-time water quality monitoring, fleet management, mission planning, live mission dashboards, GIS heatmapping, and compliance-ready sensor data export for EU Water Framework Directive and US Clean Water Act. Includes open API integration for port management and smart-city systems, powered by NVIDIA Jetson for AI/ML readiness.
• Harmful Algae Detection Module Sensor module that detects toxic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and harmful algal blooms before they become visible to the naked eye. Includes Phycocyanin and Chlorophyll a sensors with turbidity correction, providing real-time swimmer safety data and early warning for authorities.
• Hygiene & Sewage Module Sensor module for biological contamination risk mapping and illegal wastewater discharge detection. Uses Tryptophan fluorescence (TLF), Ammonium (ISE), and fDOM sensors to detect biological oxygen demand, bacterial activity, sewage leaks, and wastewater plumes for bathing water compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance Module 9-parameter mobile water quality laboratory certified for EU Water Framework Directive and US Clean Water Act regulatory monitoring. Provides geo-tagged, time-stamped measurements of pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, temperature, nitrate, ammonium, chlorophyll, and blue-green algae with compliance-ready data exports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500kg+ (~1,100 lbs) debris collected per day per WasteShark unit
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Green Marine InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026RanMarine joined Green Marine International as an official partner, gaining access to a network of 50+ ports and maritime operators committed to measurable environmental improvement under the Green Marine certification program. The partnership positions RanMarine's ASV solutions (WasteShark, MegaShark, CyanoShark) as tools to help members advance through Green Marine's performance indicators: Aquatic Ecosystems & Waste Management, Spill Prevention & Stormwater Management, and Environmental Leadership. Mike Foss, Chairman of RanMarine, serves as a key interface with the port network.
• Telefónica TechflagshipTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2026Telefónica Tech demonstrated connected aquatic drones at MWC 2026 (4 March), showcasing how IoT and 5G connectivity can support marine ecosystem protection. RanMarine's WasteShark drones were integrated through Plastfree Ocean into a pilot project with the Port Authority of Valencia at Marina Port Valencia, supported by the Valenciaport Foundation's Opentop initiative. The drones collect up to 500kg of floating waste daily with 8-hour battery life and 20km range.
• Port Authority of Valencia / Valenciaport FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort Authority of Valencia is running a pilot project at Marina Port Valencia using RanMarine drones integrated through Plastfree Ocean, supported by the Valenciaport Foundation's Opentop initiative. Drones collect up to 500kg of floating waste daily with 8-hour battery life and 20km range.
• Plastfree OceancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastfree Ocean integrates RanMarine drones into marine ecosystem protection projects, serving as a preferred partner in Portugal and Spain. They integrate RanMarine technology into IoT and 5G marine projects, including the Valencia port pilot.
• PortsToronto (Toronto Port Authority)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortsToronto partnered with RanMarine for the Canadian debut of the WasteShark aquadrone in Toronto Harbour as part of the Trash Trapping Program. Two WasteSharks named 'Ebb and Flow' joined PortsToronto's network of Seabins. The program removed over 175,000 pieces of plastic in 2024. PortsToronto is also working with the University of Toronto Trash Team for research analysis.
• University of Toronto Trash TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Hannah de Frond, the U of T Trash Team analyses materials collected by WasteSharks to identify pollution patterns, polymer types, and sources. This research feeds into the International Trash Trap Network alongside Ocean Conservancy, providing a blueprint for global urban harbour management. The team categorizes and tracks debris across collection methods.
• Ocean Conservancy (International Trash Trap Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Trash Trap Network, established alongside Ocean Conservancy, allows groups worldwide to align their data collection efforts. RanMarine technology contributes data on debris collection to this global initiative.
• Love Boat Servizi Nautici (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLove Boat is a young company operating in the nautical services sector and serves as RanMarine's preferred supplier in Italy. They deploy, operate, and support WasteShark technology for Italian harbours, marinas, and inland waters. Also operates in Albania. Featured at Ecomondo 2025 alongside RanMarine.
• Kargo Robotics (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKargo Robotics develops and integrates robotic solutions for demanding professions and serves as RanMarine's certified partner in France for distribution and support of WasteShark technology.
• Surge Systems IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurge Systems India Private Limited is one of India's leading companies in turf irrigation and maintenance equipment, now serving as RanMarine's certified partner in India for distribution and support.
• DJM Global (Malaysia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJM Global engineers solutions for cleaner energy, healthier communities, and smarter infrastructure. Serves as RanMarine's certified partner in Malaysia for distribution and support.
• Autonomous Maritime Solutions (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMS specialises in project management, regulatory compliance, and strategic support within the USV and advanced maritime technology sector, serving as RanMarine's certified partner for the UK market.
• LGAE (USA - Washington / Pacific Northwest)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLana Getubig (founder) has over 30 years of experience in environmental compliance, risk management, and sustainable operations. LGAE serves as RanMarine's certified partner for the US Pacific Northwest region.
• Canal Connections CIC (UK)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial enterprise Canal Connections CIC operates the WasteShark on behalf of the Leeds Waterfront Group along the River Aire and Leeds & Liverpool Canals. They provide hands-on deployment and operational management under the Canal & River Trust's first-ever approval for such technology.
• Biffa Waste Services (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiffa Waste Services partnered with Canal Connections CIC and Leeds Waterfront Group to fund and support the WasteShark deployment in Leeds waterways.
• Canal & River Trust (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanal & River Trust manages 2,000 miles of UK waterways and issued the first-ever approval for WasteShark deployment on its waterways, establishing proof of concept for national expansion. Becca Dent from the Trust publicly endorsed the technology.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sea Machines Robotics: Boston-based developer of autonomous control systems and USVs for marine survey, defence and commercial workboats. Directly comparable in autonomy stack and enterprise/government customer base, with a more software-centric USV positioning versus RanMarine's water-cleaning hardware.
• Liquid Robotics (Boeing): Developer of the Wave Glider, a wave-and-solar propelled unmanned surface platform for persistent ocean data collection. Comparable as a USV-as-a-data-platform business model; a larger, well-capitalised incumbent running in the same autonomy-plus-sensors niche.
• Saildrone: US-based developer of wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vessels used for ocean data collection, hydrography and surveillance. Closely comparable to RanMarine as a design-and-deploy USV operator building proprietary autonomy and data products, with a comparable mix of defence, science and commercial customers.
• Maritime Robotics: Norwegian provider of autonomous surface vessels and remote-control systems for survey, security and environmental monitoring. Direct competitor in autonomous marine platforms for ports and inland waters, with overlapping target buyers (port authorities, coast guard, energy).
• ASV Global (L3Harris Unmanned Maritime Systems): UK/US-based USV manufacturer now part of L3Harris, building autonomous boats for hydrography, defence and environmental monitoring. Directly competes in the autonomous surface vessel category serving similar maritime and government end markets as RanMarine.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Large marine-technology incumbent offering autonomous and remotely operated vessels, sonar, and vessel control systems to defence, offshore and port customers. Comparable in serving the same blue-chip maritime and port buyers, with the scale to bundle a USV-based water-quality product should it choose to.
• Xylem: Global water-technology major with deep municipal and industrial customer relationships, including SonTek and YSI water-quality instrumentation. Comparable as a supplier of water-monitoring sensors and analytics to the same port and utility buyers RanMarine targets, although Xylem does not currently sell autonomous cleaning vessels.

Emerging players

• IADYS (Jellyfishbot): French designer of the Jellyfishbot, a small autonomous electric surface robot for ports and marinas that collects floating waste and hydrocarbons. Strongest head-to-head competitor to the WasteShark+ in the small-port debris-cleaning use case, though narrower on water-quality data.
• ThayerMahan: US-based autonomous maritime systems integrator delivering survey, security and environmental monitoring using USVs and USUVs. Competes with RanMarine for port-security and environmental-data contracts, with a US defence-and-civil customer base analogous to RanMarine's PortsToronto and Port of Rotterdam accounts.
• Seabin: Australian maker of fixed and floating smart bins that skim surface debris and oil in marinas. Directly comparable in problem space (marine litter, ports and marinas) but uses stationary filtration rather than autonomous roaming vessels, so it complements rather than fully replaces a WasteShark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ranmarine
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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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