Seas Of Solutions

What Seas Of Solutions does

Seas Of Solutions BV is a privately held maritime technology holding company established in April 2021, headquartered in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, with operating subsidiaries Netwave Systems B.V. (Netherlands) and McMurdo Ltd. (United Kingdom) and a US distribution centre in Baltimore. The company designs, manufactures, and services marine safety electronics under three core brands — McMurdo (est. 1937), Netwave, and Kannad Marine (est. 1986) — serving SOLAS-regulated commercial shipping, non-SOLAS vessels (workboats, inland waterways, superyachts, pleasure craft), search-and-rescue services, military/government fleets, fishing operators, and leisure/outdoor users across more than 130 countries.

The portfolio centres on 406 MHz distress beacons (EPIRBs), Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS SART), AIS Man-Over-Board devices (AIS MOB), AIS Class A/B transponders and receivers, Voyage Data Recorders (VDR/S-VDR), and GMDSS VHF radios. Technical differentiators include dual-constellation GNSS receivers combining Galileo and GPS for accelerated location detection, MEOSAR compatibility for under-45-minute distress signal detection, Return Link Service (RLS) via the FastFind Return Link PLB (the world's first RLS-enabled PLB), and the QUADROTECH four-frequency EPIRB architecture spanning 406 MHz alerting, AIS locating, and infrared night-vision optical signalling. Netwave VDRs are installed on over 6,000 commercial vessels worldwide.

Commercially, Seas of Solutions monetises through hardware sales, recurring Annual Performance Tests (APTs), battery replacements, repairs, and maintenance services, distributed through approximately 84+ certified distribution and service partners and 320 Service Centres staffed by ~1,300 engineers, complemented by direct enterprise field sales and participation in major maritime trade shows (SMM Hamburg, METS Amsterdam, APM Singapore, Posidonia Athens). The installed-base-led model and SOLAS/GMDSS regulatory mandate position the business as a regulated infrastructure supplier rather than a discretionary product vendor. No revenue, ARR, or external funding is publicly disclosed.

Name

Seas Of Solutions

Legal name

Seas Of Solutions BV

Website

https://seasofsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seas Of Solutions is a privately held maritime technology holding company that designs, manufactures, and services marine safety electronics under the McMurdo, Netwave, and Kannad Marine brands, serving SOLAS commercial shipping, non-SOLAS vessels, SAR services, military, fishing, and leisure users across more than 130 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Safety Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Marine safety electronics
• Maritime distress beacons
• Voyage data recorders
• Search and rescue technology
• GMDSS equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Southsea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Safety Electronics Products: Sale of marine safety electronics including EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS SARTs, AIS Electronics, VHF radios, and Voyage Data Recorders under McMurdo, Netwave, and Kannad Marine brands. Products are sold through global distribution network and directly to commercial vessels.
2. Service and Maintenance: Annual performance tests (APTs), battery replacements, repairs, and maintenance services for GMDSS and VDR products through a global network of certified service partners and approximately 320 Service Centres.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seas Of Solutions designs, manufactures, and distributes marine safety electronics under the McMurdo, Netwave, and Kannad Marine brands. Its portfolio centers on 406 MHz distress beacons (EPIRBs and PLBs), AIS-based Man Overboard and Search and Rescue Transmitters (SARTs), AIS Class A/B transponders and receivers, GMDSS VHF handheld radios, and Netwave SOLAS-compliant Voyage Data Recorders. These products are sold to commercial shipping operators, naval and coast guard services, search and rescue authorities, fishing fleets, and leisure boaters worldwide, supported by a global network of approximately 320 Service Centres and 1,300 engineers providing installation, certification, annual performance tests, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Seas Of Solutions is a maritime technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine safety electronics organized around three main brands: McMurdo, Netwave, and Kannad Marine. The product portfolio centers on distress beacons and search and rescue equipment, including Voyage Data Recorders (VDR/S-VDR/NW8000), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS SART), AIS Man Overboard devices (AIS MOB), AIS Electronics (Class A and Class B transponders/receivers), VHF handheld radios, and accessories including underwater locating devices, maritime switches, and survival bags. The products serve SOLAS commercial vessels, non-SOLAS vessels, inland waterway vessels, workboats, superyachts, and leisure users, supported by an extensive global service network with over 320 service centers and 1300 engineers. Key innovations include Galileo-enabled beacons with Return Link Service (RLS), AIS integration in EPIRBs, and MEOSAR-compatible distress technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McMurdo: Established 1937. Global leader in marine electronics, synonymous with quality, marine safety and technology innovation. Known for GMDSS equipment for commercial vessels including EPIRBs, AIS SARTs, GMDSS Radio, AIS MOB devices, PLBs, AIS Electronics. Includes world's first compact PLB, first AIS EPIRB and first Galileo-enabled distress beacons.
• Netwave
• Kannad Marine
• FastFind
• SafeLink
• SafePro
• SmartFind

Products and services

• Netwave NW6000 SOLAS Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) A full SOLAS-compliant Voyage Data Recorder designed and manufactured in the EU, supporting a global fleet of over 6,000 vessels with robust data capture capabilities for both new build and retrofit vessels.
• Netwave NW6000 Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) A simplified VDR solution scalable to support both system requirements, based on the same foundation components as the NW6000, designed for ease of installation and retrofit applications.
• Netwave NW8000 Compact Non-SOLAS VDR A compact VDR introduced in November 2021, designed for non-SOLAS vessels including inland waterway vessels, workboats, superyachts, and pleasure craft, offering flexible data capture options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 56,000 lives saved by Cospas-Sarsat system since 1982
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Waypoint USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 August 2025Strategic partnership announced in August 2025. Waypoint USA serves as a distribution partner for Seas of Solutions products, expanding market reach in the United States.
• Global Service Network PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of approximately 320 Service Centres with 1300 engineers providing Shore Based Maintenance (SBM) for GMDSS and VDR products globally. Partners certified to provide APTs, battery replacements, repairs, and maintenance services.
• McMurdo Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded partner program for McMurdo product distribution and service partners with dedicated portal access for resources, service manuals, and technical support.
• NetWave Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded partner program for NetWave VDR product distribution and service partners with dedicated portal access for resources and technical documentation.
• Kannad Marine Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded partner program for Kannad Marine product distribution and service partners with dedicated portal access.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Furuno: Large Japanese marine electronics incumbent offering a broad portfolio that includes VDRs, AIS, radars, and navigation systems. Overlaps with Seas Of Solutions in VDR and AIS electronics as part of a much wider product suite.
• Sperry Marine (Northrop Grumman): Global supplier of marine navigation, radar, and bridge systems for commercial and naval vessels, including VDR offerings. Competes with Netwave in the regulated VDR market as part of a broader integrated bridge systems portfolio.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major maritime technology incumbent providing integrated bridge systems, navigation, and safety electronics including VDR capability. A large-scale, diversified peer whose maritime safety portfolio intersects with Seas Of Solutions' regulated product lines.
• Cobham (Mission Systems): Supplier of advanced communications and safety-at-sea systems including maritime search and rescue technology. Historical presence in distress beacon and AIS markets creates partial overlap with Seas Of Solutions' SOLAS safety portfolio.

Direct peers

• Jotron: Norwegian-headquartered competitor with overlapping EPIRB, SART, and AIS product portfolios for commercial and military maritime. Following its 2022 acquisition of ACR Electronics / Drew Marine, Jotron is the most direct full-line rival to Seas Of Solutions in distress beacons.
• ACR Electronics: Long-established US manufacturer of EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS beacons, and survival equipment for maritime and aviation. Now part of Jotron Group, it competes head-to-head with McMurdo and Kannad Marine brands in SOLAS distress beacons.
• Danelec Marine: Danish VDR and ship electronics specialist focused on SOLAS-compliant Voyage Data Recorders and S-VDRs. Direct competitor to Netwave in the VDR retrofit and new-build segment with a comparable global service positioning.
• Ocean Signal: UK-based specialist in PLBs, EPIRBs, and SARTs with a strong leisure and commercial portfolio. Direct competitor in personal locator beacons and AIS MOB devices, including overlapping Galileo-enabled technology.

Emerging players

• Beijing Highlander Digital Technology: Chinese maritime electronics manufacturer growing in EPIRBs, AIS transponders, and navigation products. Represents an emerging low-cost competitive threat in commodity tiers of the distress beacon market globally.

Regional players

• GME (Standard Communications): Australian manufacturer of EPIRBs, PLBs, and VHF radios with strong APAC leisure and commercial presence. A regional peer whose distress beacon portfolio overlaps with Kannad Marine and McMurdo outside of EMEA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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