Maretron

What Maretron does

Maretron, LLP is a privately held US marine electronics company headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, founded in 2003 and organized as an Arizona limited liability partnership. The company designs, manufactures, and sells NMEA 2000-certified hardware, software, and cloud services for vessel monitoring, control, and data integration. Its portfolio spans the widest range of NMEA 2000 electrical monitoring and control products in the industry, organized across user interface displays (DSM410, DSM570, TSM810C touchscreen, MBB300C black box), tank monitoring (TLM100, TLM150, TLA100), engine and electrical monitoring (FFM100, CLM100, ACM100, DCM100), digital switching (MPower platform with CLMD12/CLMD16 load controllers and CKM12 keypads), AC/DC power distribution (OctoPlex), navigational instruments (GPS200, SSC300, DST110, WSO200), and gateways (IPG100, J2K100, USB100, NBE100). Core software includes the N2KView vessel monitoring suite, the award-winning MConnect web server and screen editor, N2KBuilder (free network design tool), N2KAnalyzer (network analysis), and the patented N2KMeter diagnostic tool.

The business model is primarily hardware sales through a global authorized dealer network, supplemented by direct OEM sales to boat builders (Ocean Alexander, Sportsman, Tidewater, Scout, Valhalla, Horizon, and Whitmarsh Ribs) that integrate Maretron products into new vessel builds. Recurring revenue comes from Maretron Real Time Cloud Service and Telemetric Cloud Service subscriptions, with pricing at $19.95/month plus a $14.95 activation for unlimited SMS alerting in 212 countries via a NearShoreNetworks SIM partnership. Maretron is currently operating with no disclosed parent company, no institutional funding rounds, and no public listing. Notable recent activity includes the 2024 NMEA Technology Award for MConnect and a December 2024 strategic collaboration with Raymarine to integrate MConnect into the Axiom multifunction display platform.

Name

Maretron

Legal name

Maretron, LLP

Website

https://maretron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Maretron designs and manufactures NMEA 2000-certified hardware, software, and cloud services for vessel monitoring and control, selling to recreational boaters, commercial workboat operators, and OEM boat builders including Ocean Alexander, Horizon, and Valhalla through a global authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electronics / Vessel Monitoring and Control Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• NMEA 2000 networking
• Vessel monitoring systems
• Marine electronics hardware
• Digital switching platforms
• Boat network integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Jupiter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Maretron generates revenue primarily through sales of NMEA 2000 compatible hardware including displays (DSM410, DSM570), monitoring modules (tank, engine, electrical), digital switching components, navigational instruments, and network infrastructure products.
2. Software Licenses: Revenue from vessel monitoring software products including N2KView and MConnect screen editor/server technology.
3. Cloud Services: Subscription-based Real Time Cloud Service and Telemetric Cloud Service for remote vessel monitoring and GPS tracking.
4. N2KBuilder Network Design Tool: Free tool provided to drive adoption; download requires registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maretron designs, manufactures, and sells NMEA 2000-certified marine electronics hardware and software for vessel monitoring, control, and data integration. Its portfolio includes displays, gateways, tank/engine/electrical monitoring modules, navigation instruments, the MPower digital switching platform, and OctoPlex power distribution systems, complemented by MConnect and N2KView software and Maretron cloud services for remote monitoring.

Product overview

Maretron provides a comprehensive marine electronics ecosystem centered on NMEA 2000 network-compatible monitoring, control, and instrumentation products. The core offering consists of MConnect (a certified web server and screen editor for vessel visualization), N2KView software for PC-based monitoring, and an extensive portfolio of hardware modules including displays (DSM410, DSM570), gateways (IPG100, J2K100, USB100), tank monitors (TLM100, TLM150, TLA100), engine monitoring (FFM100, CLM100), electrical monitoring (ACM100, DCM100), the MPower digital switching platform, and OctoPlex power distribution systems. Supporting tools include N2KAnalyzer for network analysis, N2KBuilder for network design, and N2KMeter for diagnostics. Navigation instruments include the GPS200, SSC300 compass, DST110 triducer, and WSO200 weather station. Cloud services enable real-time remote vessel monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPower: Digital Switching Platform for vessel control and monitoring
• N2KView
• N2KTracker
• MConnect
• OctoPlex
• N2KAnalyzer
• N2KBuilder

Products and services

• MConnect NMEA 2000 certified web server and screen editor that connects to hundreds of data points on vessels and displays vessel information with visually engaging graphics on multi-function displays for at-a-glance monitoring. Intended for boat builders, dealers, and vessel owners using compatible MFDs such as Raymarine Axiom.
• N2KView Vessel Monitoring and Control Software PC-based vessel monitoring and control software with customizable screens, alerting capabilities, and remote access for monitoring and displaying data throughout the vessel.
• N2KView Mobile Mobile application companion to N2KView for monitoring vessel systems from smartphones and tablets.
• N2KTracker GPS tracking module that works with Maretron Telemetric Cloud Service for vessel position monitoring via smartphone or tablet.
• Maretron Real Time Cloud Service Subscription-based cloud service enabling real-time vessel data access from anywhere with internet connection (MCS-25GB referenced).
• Maretron Telemetric Cloud Service Cloud service enabling remote vessel monitoring and position tracking with text messaging capabilities for vessel owners and fleet operators.
• DSM570 5.7" High Resolution Color Display 5.7-inch high resolution sunlight viewable color display for NMEA 2000 network data visualization with programmable alerts.
• DSM410 4.1" High Bright Color Display 4.1-inch high bright sunlight viewable color display for NMEA 2000 network data visualization.
• TSM810C 8" Vessel Monitoring and Control Touchscreen 8-inch touchscreen display for vessel monitoring and control with integrated NMEA 2000 connectivity.
• MBB300C Vessel Monitoring and Control Black Box Black box vessel monitoring and control system for centralized NMEA 2000 data management.
• IPG100 Internet Protocol Gateway NMEA 2000 to Ethernet gateway enabling network connectivity for remote monitoring and data access.
• J2K100 J1939 to NMEA 2000 Gateway Gateway converting J1939 engine data to NMEA 2000 format for integration with vessel monitoring systems.
• USB100 NMEA 2000 USB Gateway USB gateway for connecting NMEA 2000 networks to PC-based software applications.
• TLM100 Tank Level Monitor Tank level monitoring module for monitoring fluid levels in tanks up to 40 inches depth.
• FFM100 Fuel Flow Monitor Fuel flow monitoring module for tracking fuel consumption, flow rates, and trip fuel usage on vessels.
• DCM100 Direct Current Battery Monitor DC battery monitoring module for tracking battery voltage, current, state of charge, and time remaining.
• ACM100 Alternating Current Monitor AC power monitoring module for tracking alternating current parameters including voltage, current, and frequency.
• MPower Digital Switching Platform Digital switching platform delivering intuitive control over vessel electrical systems through DC load controllers, keypads, and bypass modules for safer, more enjoyable boating.
• OctoPlex Power Distribution Platform Advanced AC/DC power distribution and monitoring platform for vessels including AC/DC distribution units, power monitors, battery monitors, multi-function displays, network power supplies, and system interface unit monitors.
• N2KAnalyzer V3 NMEA 2000 Analysis Software Desktop application software for NMEA 2000 network analysis, troubleshooting, and device configuration.
• N2KBuilder NMEA 2000 Network Design Software Free PC-based tool for designing and verifying integrity of NMEA 2000 networks with bill of materials generation.
• N2KMeter NMEA 2000 Diagnostic Tool Diagnostic tool for validating NMEA 2000 network compatibility and operations, diagnosing network flaws using patented health index technology with face icons indicating network status.
• GPS200 GPS Antenna/Receiver GPS antenna and receiver providing position, speed over ground, course over ground, and time data to NMEA 2000 networks.
• WSO200 Ultrasonic Wind and Weather Station Ultrasonic wind and weather station providing wind speed, direction, barometric pressure, and temperature data.
• SSC300 Solid State Compass Solid state compass providing heading and rate of turn data without moving parts.
• DST110 Depth/Speed/Temperature Triducer Combined depth, speed, and temperature transducer for marine navigation data collection.
• ALM100 Alarm Module Dedicated alarm buzzer module that sounds loud alerts when monitored data exceeds programmed thresholds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce troubleshooting time from hours to seconds with N2KMeter diagnostic tool
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RaymarinecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2024Strategic collaboration to integrate MConnect technology with Raymarine's Axiom chartplotter displays. Enables users to monitor and control vessel components directly from Raymarine's LightHouse interface, combining MConnect's advanced data visualization with Raymarine's high-definition displays for customized dashboards.
• Whitmarsh RibscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhitmarsh Ribs integrates Maretron's MPower system into superyacht tenders. Maretron provides hands-on training and support at Whitmarsh Ribs' South Coast of England facility to ensure successful implementation and technology adoption.
• Ocean AlexandercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLuxury motor yacht builder integrating Maretron vessel monitoring and control products into new builds as a trusted partner.
• Sportsman BoatscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFishing boat manufacturer listed as trusted partner integrating Maretron products into their vessels.
• Tidewater BoatscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCenter console boat builder partner using Maretron vessel monitoring products.
• Scout BoatscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLuxury fishing boat manufacturer integrating Maretron marine electronics.
• Valhalla BoatworkscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHigh-performance sportfishing boat builder partner for Maretron systems.
• Horizon YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLuxury yacht manufacturer partner integrating Maretron monitoring and control products.
• NearShoreNetworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCellular service provider partnership for SMS100 text messaging module. NearShoreNetworks provides pre-installed SIM cards offering unlimited text messaging in 212 countries for $19.95/month plus activation fee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raymarine: Raymarine (FLIR/Teledyne) is a leading marine electronics manufacturer of multifunction displays, instruments, and networked sensors. Directly comparable to Maretron as both a competitor in vessel monitoring/displays and a 2024 integration partner on the MConnect-Axiom collaboration.
• Actisense: Actisense is a UK-based specialist in NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 networking hardware, gateways, and buffers. Closely comparable to Maretron as a focused NMEA 2000 infrastructure and instrumentation peer serving similar boat builders and dealers.

Broad incumbents

• Garmin Marine: Garmin is a global marine electronics incumbent with chartplotters, instruments, radar, and networked sensors (GPSMAP, Fantom). Comparable to Maretron in marine instrumentation and networked monitoring but with a much broader portfolio and significantly larger scale.
• Navico (Simrad / Lowrance / B&G): Navico owns Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G — three of the most established recreational marine electronics brands covering powerboats, fishing, and sailing. Directly comparable to Maretron in networked vessel monitoring and displays, with overlapping OEM channels.
• Furuno: Furuno is a Japanese marine electronics leader in radar, sonar, navigation, and integrated bridge systems across commercial and recreational markets. Comparable to Maretron in vessel instrumentation and networked monitoring, especially in commercial and workboat segments where Maretron also plays.
• Simrad Yachting: Simrad is a Navico brand focused on powerboat and sportfishing electronics, including displays, autopilot, and sonar. Comparable to Maretron in networked vessel monitoring for the powerboat segment where multiple Maretron OEM partners operate.
• B&G: B&G is a Navico brand focused on sailing yacht electronics — instruments, autopilots, and wind/weather displays. Comparable to Maretron in NMEA 2000 networked instrumentation for sailing segments where Maretron also provides sailboat example systems.

Emerging players

• Yacht Devices: Yacht Devices is a smaller specialist in NMEA 2000 sensors, gateways, and digital switching for yachts and cruising sailboats. Comparable to Maretron as an NMEA 2000-focused product specialist with overlapping modules in tank, engine, and electrical monitoring.
• Naviop / Glendinning (digital switching): Glendinning and similar digital switching specialists (including Naviop lineage) compete directly with Maretron's MPower platform in vessel electrical control and monitoring for yachts. Comparable as a niche peer in the digital-switching subcategory.

Others

• Airmar Technology: Airmar is a leading manufacturer of marine transducers and sensors (depth, speed, temperature, weather) used across NMEA 2000 networks. Comparable to Maretron as an ecosystem supplier of marine sensors that integrate into the same NMEA 2000 networks Maretron serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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