Elcome International

What Elcome International does

Elcome International LLC is a Dubai-headquartered marine technology system integrator founded in 1970, operating as an authorized service partner for more than 60 leading marine OEMs (including Raymarine, FLIR, Koden, Cobham, ADMIRALTY/UKHO, and Survitec). The company delivers turnkey system integration across navigation, communication, safety, automation, and connectivity for commercial shipping, offshore energy, defense forces, and yachting markets, supported by a global field service network spanning North America to Southeast Asia and an e-commerce catalog of 10,000+ products.

Its proprietary technology includes the ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System (developed with Grønne Technologies) and the ELCOME Digital Outfit Solutions platform for digital chart management, complemented by the Onboard 365 field service platform. The business generates revenue across multiple streams: hardware resale and distribution, professional installation/commissioning and lifecycle service, recurring subscription revenue from satellite connectivity (Starlink and Amazon Leo reselling) and the ELCOME Video On Demand crew welfare service, and accredited Dynamic Positioning training delivered from an FTA-approved, DNV Certificate of Excellence-holding center in Dubai.

Elcome serves 5,000+ vessels globally and is recognized as a leading marine electronics integrator with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 certifications. The company has been consolidated under Syrma SGS Technology's defense electronics segment alongside a joint venture with Italy's Elemaster for industrial and railway electronics, positioning Elcome as both an independent maritime channel and a strategic asset within a larger electronics platform.

Name

Elcome International

Legal name

Elcome International LLC

Website

https://elcome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Elcome International is a Dubai-based marine technology system integrator founded in 1970, authorized to service 60+ marine OEMs and serving 5,000+ vessels across commercial shipping, offshore energy, defense, and yachting markets with navigation, communication, safety, and connectivity solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electronics System Integration

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE), Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Marine electronics
• Navigation systems
• Communication systems
• Marine safety equipment
• System integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Electronics and Hardware Sales: Sale of navigation, communication, safety, and automation products from OEM partners including Raymarine, FLIR, Koden, Cobham, and others. Includes nautical charts, publications, and equipment through e-commerce shop.
2. Installation, Commissioning, and Lifecycle Service: Turnkey project management, installation, and after-sales support delivered by factory-trained engineers. Authorized service partner for 60+ marine OEMs with global shipboard service coverage.
3. Satellite Connectivity Services: Resale of satellite internet and connectivity services including Starlink (authorized reseller), Amazon Leo (maritime reseller), du maritime connectivity, and VSAT/ Inmarsat/ Iridium services. Subscription-based connectivity plans.
4. Entertainment and Crew Welfare Services: ELCOME Video On Demand service providing premium entertainment content to vessels for crew welfare. Subscription plans (Basic and Premium) with offline content delivery.
5. Training Services: Dynamic Positioning training courses (Basic, Advanced, Maintainer) accredited by The Nautical Institute, delivered at FTA-approved training centre in Dubai.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elcome International is a marine technology system integrator that designs, supplies, installs, commissions, and supports navigation, communication, safety, automation, and connectivity systems for commercial shipping, offshore, naval defense, oil and gas, and yachting markets. The company acts as an authorized service partner for more than 60 marine OEMs, distributing OEM hardware (radars, ECDIS, VHF, GMDSS, AIS) alongside its own proprietary platforms such as the ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System and ELCOME Digital Outfit Solutions. It also resells satellite connectivity services (Starlink, Amazon Leo, du maritime, VSAT), ADMIRALTY charts, and provides lifecycle field service, training, and entertainment services to vessels globally.

Product overview

Elcome International is a marine technology system integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for commercial shipping, offshore, naval, and leisure marine markets. The core offerings include Marine Automation & Control Systems, Charts & Publications (ADMIRALTY authorized), Communication Systems (GMDSS, satellite communications), Marine Navigation Systems, Safety Solutions, and Coastal Surveillance Solutions. Additional value-added services include ELCOME Video On Demand (entertainment platform built with Bazeport), ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System (developed with Grønne Technologies), Dynamic Positioning Training Courses, and high-speed internet services including WELCOME and reseller partnerships with Starlink and Amazon Leo. The company serves 5,000+ vessels and operates authorized service partnerships with 60+ marine OEMs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WELCOME: High-speed maritime Wi-Fi service providing pay-as-you-go internet access for seafarers
• ELCOME Video On Demand
• ELSYS

Products and services

• Marine Automation & Control Systems Design, build, integration, testing, installation, commissioning and support of scalable custom-engineered automation, instrumentation, monitoring, alarm and control systems for marine, offshore and naval applications.
• Charts & Publications Print and digital nautical charts and publications including ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and electronic charts (S-57, S-63) meeting SOLAS carriage requirements; supplied via ADMIRALTY print-on-demand and the ELCOME Digital Outfit Solutions platform.
• Communication Systems Range of marine communication systems from portable VHF radios to complete GMDSS radio and satellite communications (VSAT, Inmarsat, Iridium) and airtime, backed by worldwide field service network.
• Marine Navigation Systems Complete selection of navigation systems, products and sensors including ARPA radars, AIS, autopilot, ECDIS, integrated bridge systems and voyage data recorders.
• Safety Solutions Wide range of safety equipment from lifejackets and flares to 600-person marine evacuation systems, compliant with IMO Conventions including SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW; liferaft servicing through the Dubai station handling around 800 ships per month.
• Coastal Surveillance Solutions Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solutions, Vessel Traffic Management and Information Systems (VTMIS), and C2/C4I systems for monitoring, managing and protecting critical infrastructure, coastal waters and maritime borders.
• ELCOME Video On Demand Subscription entertainment service for sea-going vessels featuring blockbuster films, TV series, documentaries, podcasts and daily news from major Hollywood studios and international content providers; delivered offline with Basic and Premium tiers.
• ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System Distributed control system (DCS) based boiler automation for comprehensive management and combustion control of auxiliary, composite and exhaust gas boilers on ships, with real-time remote access, condition monitoring and self-diagnostic testing.
• Dynamic Positioning Training Courses FTA-approved training courses including Basic Induction, Advanced Simulation and Technical Maintenance Dynamic Positioning certificates accredited by The Nautical Institute (UK), delivered in a state-of-the-art DP simulation environment in Dubai.
• Starlink Maritime Connectivity (Authorized Reseller) Authorized resale of Starlink maritime connectivity, including the Global Priority Unlimited Plan for IMO-registered merchant vessels at $2,495 per month with a free Flat High-Performance Kit for qualifying vessels and 99.9% uptime SLA.
• Amazon Leo Maritime Connectivity Authorized maritime resale of Amazon Leo LEO satellite connectivity deploying Leo Pro and Leo Ultra terminals for commercial shipping, offshore vessels and yachting markets.
• WELCOME High-Speed Internet Service Pay-as-you-go high-speed maritime Wi-Fi service providing internet access for seafarers on vessels, delivered as a managed crew connectivity offering.
• Onboard 365 Field Service Global shipboard service capability covering installation, commissioning, warranty repairs and lifecycle support for marine electronics, delivered by factory-trained engineers across more than 60 OEM brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 ships served monthly for liferaft maintenance at the Dubai service station
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon LeocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2026First maritime reseller agreement for Amazon Leo satellite network. Elcome plans to deploy Leo Pro and Leo Ultra terminals for enhanced LEO connectivity at sea for commercial shipping, offshore vessels, and yachting markets.
• ducoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Partnership with UAE telecom operator du for maritime connectivity. Achieved world-first maritime connectivity milestone at GITEX GLOBAL 2025. du integrated Elcome connectivity solutions into its AI Park and maritime offerings for UAE market.
• MirosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Expanded strategic partnership to strengthen regional presence. Miros provides real-time ocean insights for environmental monitoring and offshore operations, integrated through Elcome's regional network.
• BazeportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture to launch ELCOME Video On Demand service delivering premium entertainment (blockbuster films, series, documentaries) to vessels for crew welfare. Bazeport provides the streaming platform technology.
• Grønne TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop the ELSYS Intelligent Boiler Control System - a distributed control system (DCS) based boiler automation for marine applications.
• Elemaster (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Italy's Elemaster for high-reliability industrial and railway electronics. Part of Syrma SGS Technology's strategic expansion in defense electronics.
• Syrma SGS TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElcome was consolidated under Syrma SGS Technology in defense electronics as part of strategic expansion. Syrma SGS acquired Elcome as part of its portfolio in the electronics manufacturing services sector.
• ADMIRALTY (UKHO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized International Chart Agent and Digital Distributor of ADMIRALTY Maritime Products & Services, appointed by the UKHO. Largest ADMIRALTY distributor in the Middle East. Provides print-on-demand and digital chart services.
• Survitec GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor and service partner for Survitec Group safety solutions including RFD Beaufort Seafarer, RFD Surviva, RFD Survitec, RFD Toyo, Revere, and Crewsaver brand life jackets, liferafts, and marine evacuation systems.
• Starlink (SpaceX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Starlink reseller providing maritime connectivity plans. Elcome expressed interest in becoming a Starlink reseller in the UAE. Also featured as Starlink partner at GITEX 2025 with du.
• The Nautical Institute (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDP training courses accredited by The Nautical Institute including Basic Induction, Advanced Simulation, and Technical Maintenance certificates. Training centre approved by FTA with DNV Certificate of Excellence.
• FTA (Freight Transport Association)coreOthersFTA-approved training centre in Dubai, UAE for Dynamic Positioning courses. First to receive DNV Certificate of Excellence among FTA-approved training centres.
• CNITA (Chart and Nautical Instrument Trade Association)minorOthersFull member of CNITA ensuring compliance with highest industry standards, quality, and fair competition for nautical charts and instruments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radio Holland: Global marine electronics system integrator and service network offering navigation, communication, automation, and connectivity solutions to commercial shipping, offshore, and naval customers — directly comparable to Elcome's integrated service and OEM-authorized model.
• Mackay Marine: Marine electronics sales, service, and system integrator serving commercial shipping and offshore customers across multiple geographies; comparable to Elcome in its authorized service partner and lifecycle support model.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Broad incumbent in maritime technology delivering integrated bridge systems, automation, propulsion control, and naval solutions globally — overlaps with Elcome's navigation, automation, and defense integration portfolio but at substantially larger scale.
• Furuno Electric: Major marine electronics manufacturer of radar, ECDIS, AIS, sonar, and communication equipment; competes in many of the same product categories Elcome distributes and integrates.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology and lifecycle services provider covering propulsion, automation, navigation, and digital solutions — overlaps with Elcome's automation, propulsion monitoring, and integrated service offerings.
• Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine: Supplier of navigation, radar, and integrated bridge systems for naval and commercial markets; competes directly with Elcome's marine navigation and naval integration business.
• Japan Radio Co. (JRC): Established marine electronics manufacturer offering navigation, communication, and GMDSS equipment, with global service network — comparable to Elcome as both a brand Elcome distributes and a competitor in service scope.
• Thales Group: Major defense and aerospace group with maritime surveillance, naval electronics, and coastal security capabilities; competes with Elcome in defense and VTS/VTMIS coastal surveillance integration.

Emerging players

• Garmin Marine: Marine electronics brand for navigation, sonar, communication, and yacht-focused electronics; competes with Elcome in the yachting and fishing segment via brands Elcome also distributes (Raymarine, FLIR).
• Transas (Wärtsilä) / NAVTOR: Digital chart and e-navigation services provider; closely comparable to Elcome's ADMIRALTY digital distribution and ELCOME Digital Outfit Solutions offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@elcomeinternational
• Xx.com/Elcome_Intl
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElcomeInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcome-international-llc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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