Marinenav
MarineNav Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer of marine-grade electronics, producing inspection-class ROVs (Oceanus), rugged computers (Leviathan), marine displays, and AVM/Fleet Management software for defense, coast guard, commercial fleet, hydrographic, and luxury yacht customers worldwide through direct sales and an authorized distributor network spanning five continents.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersMontague, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Marinenav does
MarineNav Ltd. is an independently owned Canadian manufacturer of marine-grade electronics, founded in 2005 and headquartered on Prince Edward Island. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and tests its products in-house, employing a dedicated team of engineers, designers, technicians, and ROV specialists. Its core product portfolio comprises four lines: the Oceanus family of inspection-class ROV systems (Mini Lite, Mini, Pro, and Ultimate) certified to 300+ meter depths with proprietary vectorized thrusters and a touch-sensitive Flight Control System; Leviathan bespoke marine-grade computers rated at 100,000-hour MTBF with anti-shock and anti-vibration engineering; three tiers of marine-grade LCD displays (Mariner, CG Elite, and Mil-Spec) sized 12-24 inches with up to 2000+ nits brightness; and an Advanced Vessel Monitoring (AVM) hardware/software platform paired with browser-based Fleet Management software that supports monitoring of up to 50 vessels in parallel with 256-bit encryption and two-factor authentication.
The company's go-to-market combines direct sales from headquarters for defense agencies, coast guards, and large commercial fleet operators with an authorized distributor network of more than 20 partners across five continents, supplemented by a private-label/OEM program that lets partners co-brand MarineNav hardware. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales across ROV systems, marine computers, displays, and sonar systems (Side-Scan Towfish and AUV), with ancillary income from ROV rentals, training courses, and Fleet Management software. MarineNav maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification (since 2011), DNV Type Approval, IEC 60945 environmental compliance, Canadian Controlled Goods Program registration, and CE/UKCA/FCC/RoHS declarations, supporting both commercial marine and defense market access. Its installed base exceeds 3,550 units across roughly 2,000 vessels in coast guard, commercial, hydrographic, and luxury yacht segments.
Marinenav firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Marinenav
- Legal name
- MarineNav Ltd.
- Website
- https://marinenav.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MarineNav Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer of marine-grade electronics, producing inspection-class ROVs (Oceanus), rugged computers (Leviathan), marine displays, and AVM/Fleet Management software for defense, coast guard, commercial fleet, hydrographic, and luxury yacht customers worldwide through direct sales and an authorized distributor network spanning five continents.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Marinenav industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Electronics and Underwater Technology
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)
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Where Marinenav is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montague
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Marinenav business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- ROV Systems Sales: Sale of inspection-class ROV systems (Oceanus Mini Lite, Oceanus Mini, Oceanus Pro, Oceanus Ultimate) with power over tether, vectorized thrusters, and integrated flight control systems. Three-year limited warranty with Peace of Mind Guarantee.
- Marine-Grade Computers: Sale of bespoke Leviathan marine computers available in Surface Mount, Fanless, Mini, and Rack Mount configurations. Full customization options including chassis selection, components, colors, and company branding. Two-year limited warranty.
- Marine-Grade Displays: Sale of rugged marine displays in Mariner Series (300-1000+ NITS), CG Elite Series (1000-2000+ NITS), and Mil-Spec Series (300-1500+ NITS). Available in sizes from 12 to 24 inches with full customization options.
- AVM and Fleet Management Software: Advanced Vessel Monitoring systems and Fleet Management software for real-time vessel monitoring, tracking, and data analysis. Includes 12 free data reports during onboarding period.
- ROV Rentals and Service Packages: ROV rental options and service packages available for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright
- ROV Training Courses: MarineNav-certified training courses with branded merchandise included for participants
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ROV Systems - Multiple models from Mini Lite to Ultimate |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Marinenav product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MarineNav designs, engineers, manufactures and tests inspection-class ROV systems (Oceanus Mini Lite, Mini, Pro and Ultimate rated to 300+ meters), bespoke marine-grade Leviathan computers (Surface Mount, Fanless, Mini and Rack Mount), Mariner/CG Elite/Mil-Spec marine-grade displays, and side-scan towfish and AUV sonar systems on-site in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The hardware is paired with proprietary Advanced Vessel Monitoring (AVM) systems and browser-based Fleet Management software that streams vessel data and supports remote monitoring of up to 50 vessels.
Product overview
MarineNav is a Canadian manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of underwater technology systems. The core product lines include the Oceanus ROV fleet (Mini Lite, Mini, Pro, and Ultimate models) for underwater inspection at depths of 300+ meters, Leviathan marine-grade computers with 100,000 hour MTBF ratings, and three series of marine displays (Mariner, CG Elite, and Mil-Spec). These hardware products are unified by MarineNav's proprietary AVM (Advanced Vessel Monitoring) software platform and Fleet Management software, which collects real-time vessel data and enables remote monitoring of up to 50 vessels. The company also produces sonar systems (Side-Scan Towfish and AUV) for underwater imaging. All products are designed, manufactured, and tested at their Prince Edward Island facility, with global distribution across five continents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Oceanus: ROV system product line including Oceanus Mini Lite, Oceanus Mini, Oceanus Pro, and Oceanus Ultimate models.
- Leviathan
- Mariner Series
- CG Elite Series
- Mil-Spec Series
Products and services
- Oceanus Mini Lite ROV System Entry-level portable inspection-class ROV system certified to perform to 300+ meters depth, designed for ROV service operators and inspectors needing minimum setup time and budget-friendly portable equipment.
- Oceanus Mini ROV System Compact mission-ready ROV with ROV power over tether and touch-sensitive proprietary Flight Control System, covered by three-year limited warranty and intended for inspection-class underwater work.
- Oceanus Pro ROV System Professional-grade inspection ROV with vectored thruster design for lateral movement and touch-sensitive Flight Control System integrated with hand-held controllers for precise navigation.
- Oceanus Ultimate ROV System Premium inspection-class ROV with advanced capabilities for professional naval and commercial applications, protected by MarineNav's three-year limited warranty and Peace of Mind Guarantee.
- Leviathan Marine Computers Bespoke marine-grade computers built on-site to ISO standards with 100,000+ hour MTBF, multi-layer vibration dampening, anti-shock technology and salt-rated, UV-protected marine-grade powder coating; available in Surface Mount, Fanless, Mini and Rack Mount configurations with full customization and two-year limited warranty.
- Mariner Series Marine-Grade Displays Rugged marine-grade LCD displays manufactured from high-strength marine-grade aluminum with 300-1000+ nits brightness, available in 12", 15", 18.5", 19", 21.5" and 24" sizes with one-touch input selection, red monochrome night mode and two-year limited warranty.
- CG Elite Series Marine-Grade Displays Premium marine-grade LCDs with optical bonded resistive touchscreen that works with gloves, 1000-2000+ nits sunlight-readable brightness, and available in 12", 15" and 19" sizes with two-year limited warranty.
- Mil-Spec Series Marine-Grade Displays Military-specification displays for Coast Guard, Defense and Law Enforcement sectors featuring increased bezel depth, rugged exterior construction, EMI shielding, anti-glare/anti-reflective front glass and optional red monochrome night mode, available in 12", 15", 19" and 24" sizes.
- Advanced Vessel Monitoring (AVM) System Hardware and software platform providing real-time monitoring of vessel systems such as RPM, engine temperature, fuel pressure, alternator voltage, vessel tilt and vibration, recording data at 100 times per second with customizable gauges and diagnostic displays.
- Fleet Management Software Browser-based proprietary fleet management platform that simultaneously tracks location, bearing and speed for up to 50 vessels, with Fleet Overview, Fleet Trends, Fleet Diagnostics and Data Export capabilities, 256-bit encryption and two-factor authentication, available in French, Spanish and Mandarin.
- Side-Scan Towfish Sonar System Towfish-deployed sonar system for underwater imaging and inspection applications by hydrographic survey and inspection professionals.
- AUV Sonar System Autonomous Underwater Vehicle sonar system for comprehensive underwater mapping and inspection applications.
- ROV Rentals and Training Service packages covering ROV rental options for customers not purchasing equipment outright and MarineNav-certified training courses with branded merchandise included for participants.
Companies that use Marinenav
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Marinenav technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
Feature6 records
Marinenav partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered standard and core.
- CaddenstandardAuthorized distributor for MarineNav ROV Sales in France. Located in Nantes, France. Provides local sales and support for French customers.
- Dai Quang Co. Ltd.standardAuthorized distributor for MarineNav products in Vietnam. Located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- DeepSee SDN BHDstandardAuthorized distributor in Malaysia. Located in Sabah, Malaysia.
- EcoLine FrancestandardAuthorized distributor covering France, Italy, and Spain. Located in Antibes, France.
- EMnA EngineeringstandardAuthorized distributor providing ROV Sales and Service in Greece. Located in Athens, Greece.
- Falcon UAVstandardAuthorized distributor in Australia. Located in Tuerong, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- Gr8DaneMarine Services Inc.standardAuthorized distributor in Nova Scotia, Canada. Located in Youngs Cove, Nova Scotia.
- Imenco ASstandardAuthorized distributor in Norway. Located in Aksdal, Norway.
- Imenco LLC USstandardAuthorized distributor in United States. Located in Broussard, Louisiana, USA.
- IrentifyGlobal Solutions Ltd.standardAuthorized distributor in Nigeria. Located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
- Newdrone (division of Comhas SRL)standardAuthorized distributor in Italy. Located in Cinisello Balsamo (MI), Italy.
- Nippon Kaiyo Co. Ltd.standardAuthorized distributor in Japan. Located in Adachi City, Japan. Provides Sales and Marketing Division support.
- Ocean InnovationsstandardAuthorized distributor in USA. Located in La Jolla, California, USA.
- Omil OffshorestandardAuthorized distributor in Spain. Located in Bueu-Pontevedra, Spain.
- Raise InnovationsstandardAuthorized distributor in United Kingdom. Located in Aberdeen, UK.
- Relia Source Co. Ltd.standardAuthorized distributor in Taiwan. Located in Taipei City, Taiwan.
- SeaSpection ROV ServicesstandardAuthorized distributor in Norway. Located in Vollen, Norway.
- Shanghai Rock-Firm Interconnect Systems Co. Ltd.standardAuthorized distributor in China. Located in Shanghai, China.
- Subsea 20/20 Inc.standardAuthorized distributor providing Marine-Grade Computer and Display Sales in USA. Located in Seattle, Washington State, USA.
- SubSea ROVstandardAuthorized distributor in Italy. Located in Vibo Valentia Marina, Italy.
- Survey Engineering Intertech Co. Ltd.standardAuthorized distributor in Chile. Located in Puerto Varas, Chile.
- WAMS Subsea Technology SolutionsstandardAuthorized distributor in Brazil. Located in Brazil.
- RTX (formerly Raytheon)coreDefense technology partner. MarineNav displays alongside RTX logo on defense partners page, indicating established relationship in defense supply chain.
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.coreDefense technology partner. MarineNav displays alongside Rafael logo on defense partners page, indicating established relationship in defense supply chain.
- Lockheed MartincoreDefense technology partner. MarineNav displays alongside Lockheed Martin logo on defense partners page, indicating established relationship in defense supply chain.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Marinenav competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Saab Seaeye: Leading global manufacturer of electric underwater ROVs used in defense, commercial, and offshore inspection. Competes directly with MarineNav in the inspection-class segment, with broader model range and larger installed base across naval and commercial customers.
- VideoRay: Manufacturer of inspection-class ROVs for defense, commercial, and public safety applications. Most direct competitor to MarineNav's Oceanus ROV line, with overlapping depth ratings, target customers (naval, coast guard), and modular product positioning.
- Sonardyne: Provider of subsea navigation, positioning, and imaging systems for naval and offshore customers. Overlaps with MarineNav's underwater inspection and sonar capabilities, particularly in defense and hydrographic survey.
- Hatteland Technology: Manufacturer of marine-grade computers, displays, and ECDIS for commercial shipping and naval applications. Closest direct competitor to MarineNav's Leviathan marine computers and Mariner/CG Elite/Mil-Spec display lines, with similar certifications and customization options.
Broad incumbents
- Teledyne Marine: Diversified marine technology conglomerate offering ROVs, sonars, imaging, and instrumentation. Overlaps with MarineNav's ROV, sonar, and AVM/fleet monitoring portfolio at much larger scale, serving defense, hydrographic, and offshore energy customers.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Global supplier of marine electronics, navigation, automation, and subsea systems. Competes broadly with MarineNav in marine-grade computers, displays, vessel monitoring, and underwater positioning across naval and commercial markets.
- Furuno: Established marine electronics manufacturer of navigation, sonar, and communication equipment. Overlaps with MarineNav's marine-grade displays, AVM, and navigation software offerings across commercial and defense vessel markets.
Emerging players
- BlueRobotics: Manufacturer of low-cost underwater ROVs and components serving research, education, and commercial inspection. Represents an emerging-price competitor in the portable/inspection-class segment where MarineNav's Oceanus Mini Lite competes.
Others
- Imenco: Norwegian-headquartered supplier of subsea cameras, lights, and marine equipment to ROV operators and naval customers. Also serves as MarineNav's authorized distributor in Norway/USA — relevant channel peer and adjacent competitor.
Regional players
- Deep Ocean Search / Subsea Services: Subsea inspection and ROV service operator using third-party ROVs. While not a direct manufacturer, represents the operational customer base that MarineNav sells/leases Oceanus ROVs into for hull inspection and underwater surveys.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance8 records
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Frequently asked questions about Marinenav
What does Marinenav do?
MarineNav designs, engineers, manufactures and tests inspection-class ROV systems (Oceanus Mini Lite, Mini, Pro and Ultimate rated to 300+ meters), bespoke marine-grade Leviathan computers (Surface Mount, Fanless, Mini and Rack Mount), Mariner/CG Elite/Mil-Spec marine-grade displays, and side-scan towfish and AUV sonar systems on-site in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The hardware is paired with proprietary Advanced Vessel Monitoring (AVM) systems and browser-based Fleet Management software that streams vessel data and supports remote monitoring of up to 50 vessels.
Is Marinenav a public or private company?
Marinenav is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Marinenav founded?
Marinenav was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Marinenav based?
Marinenav is headquartered in Montague, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Marinenav make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. ROV Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are marine-Grade Computers, marine-Grade Displays, AVM and Fleet Management Software, ROV Rentals and Service Packages and ROV Training Courses.
Who are Marinenav's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Saab Seaeye, VideoRay, Sonardyne and Hatteland Technology. Broad incumbents are Teledyne Marine, Kongsberg Maritime and Furuno. BlueRobotics is listed as an emerging player. Imenco is listed as an others. Deep Ocean Search / Subsea Services is listed as a regional player.
Does Marinenav have an API?
No public API is recorded for Marinenav.
What industry is Marinenav in?
Marinenav's product category is Marine Electronics and Underwater Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAFAJ, Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning), with a secondary code of TLAKAKAJ, Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3730.