What VETUS Nederland does

VETUS B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered manufacturer of marine onboard systems for leisure craft and small commercial vessels, organized around four sub-brands (VETUS, Maxwell, Marex, V-Quipment, plus NAVIDURIN and YellowV) and offering more than 4,000 products across 14 boat systems. Core technology spans marine diesel engines (M-Line, H-Line, D-Line, with HVO biofuel approval), electric propulsion (E-LINE inboard motors from 5-22 kW, E-POD all-in-one pod drives with active electric braking), proportional bow and stern thrusters (BOW PRO family), Maxwell anchoring systems covering vessels from 6m to 90m+, Marex custom glazing, and the V-CAN modular CAN-bus platform that integrates propulsion, thrusters, and battery banks on a single 48V network. More than 70% of products are designed in-house, and the company holds certifications including NMEA 2000 Thruster Integrator, Lloyd's Register type approval, and IBBI Certified Supplier status.

VETUS operates a hybrid go-to-market combining OEM supply to boatbuilders (Van der Valk, Viking Yachts, Stabicraft, Sasga Yachts, SACS, Rayglass, Piper Boats) with a global authorized dealer network, a direct e-commerce webshop, regional price lists across six markets, and a 5 PLUS warranty program. Distribution is anchored by a central warehouse in Schiedam, the Netherlands, with five global warehouses and branch offices in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, the USA, and partnerships covering Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India. Marketing is multichannel: digital, email, boat shows (Boot Düsseldorf, Sanctuary Cove, Sydney), and influencer partnerships with sailing YouTubers SV Delos, Sailing Uma, and Sailing La Vagabonde. Strategic alliances with Yamaha and Mercury Marine extend the propulsion footprint.

VETUS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Yanmar Group, a diversified industrial conglomerate founded in 1912, and operates as an autonomous business unit within Yanmar's marine equipment domain. Yanmar ownership provides global reach, financial stability, and a century-old brand association. The company traces its founding to 1968 in the Netherlands and has expanded through acquisitions (Maxwell Marine in 2016) and organic product development, with current signals of geographic buildout (new France branch in 2025), physical expansion (new Schiedam headquarters groundbreaking in late 2023), and ongoing product launches (E-LINE 22kW in January 2026).

Name

VETUS Nederland

Legal name

VETUS B.V.

Website

https://vetus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VETUS B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of marine onboard systems — propulsion, thrusters, anchoring, and glazing — supplying 4,000+ products across 14 systems to leisure boat owners, OEM boatbuilders, and small commercial vessel operators globally. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Yanmar Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine propulsion systems
• Electric boat motors
• Marine diesel engines
• Boat anchoring equipment
• Bow thruster systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Sadurni D'anoia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Equipment Product Sales: Sale of over 4,000 marine equipment products including diesel engines, electric propulsion systems, thrusters, anchoring systems, exhaust systems, and boat hardware through dealers and direct OEM relationships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VETUS designs, manufactures, and supplies more than 4,000 marine equipment products across 14 onboard boat systems, including marine diesel engines, electric propulsion systems (E-LINE and E-POD), bow and stern thrusters, windlasses and anchoring systems, exhaust systems, custom boat windows, antifouling coatings, and boat accessories. The portfolio is sold globally to leisure boat owners, commercial vessel operators, and OEM boat builders through the company's own webshop, authorized dealer network, and direct OEM supply relationships.

Product overview

VETUS is a world-leading manufacturer of marine boat systems and equipment for leisure craft and small commercial vessels, supplying more than 4,000 technical products across 14 onboard systems. The portfolio is organized around four main brands (VETUS, Maxwell, Marex, and V-Quipment, plus YellowV and NAVIDURIN) and includes both traditional and electric propulsion solutions. Core propulsion offerings span marine diesel engines (M-Line, H-Line, D-Line families) and the E-DRIVE electric propulsion line comprising E-LINE inboard motors (5–22 kW, air-cooled and liquid-cooled variants) and the E-POD all-in-one pod system (10 kW), all connected via VETUS's proprietary V-CAN modular CAN-bus platform. Thruster systems (BOW PRO family) provide proportional maneuvering control. The Maxwell sub-brand covers anchoring solutions from windlasses to accessories across vessel sizes from 6m to 90m+. Marex provides custom boat windows and glazing. V-Quipment, NAVIDURIN, and YellowV round out the portfolio with accessories, antifouling, and leisure products respectively. More than 70% of products are developed in-house by VETUS's R&D department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maxwell Marine: High-quality windlasses, capstans and anchoring accessories for pleasure boats, superyachts, and commercial vessels. Pioneer of automatic rope/chain windlasses since the mid-1990s.
• Marex
• V-Quipment
• NAVIDURIN®
• Yellow V
• E-DRIVES
• E-LINE
• E-POD
• BOW PRO
• V-CAN
• MAXSET Anchors
• MAXCLAW Anchors

Products and services

• E-LINE Electric Propulsion Motors Liquid-cooled and air-cooled inboard electric propulsion motors ranging from 5 kW to 22 kW, designed for easy installation with backwards compatibility to existing stern-gear foundations. Suitable for both new builds and refits on leisure and small commercial vessels.
• E-POD Electric Propulsion System All-in-one low-maintenance electric propulsion system (10 kW) that integrates motor, suspension, cooling, gearbox, clutch, propeller shaft and propeller in a single stern-mounted unit, eliminating the need for a through-boat propeller shaft and freeing interior floor space.
• BOW PRO Thruster Family Proportional bow and stern thrusters for power and sail boats, available in multiple power ratings (including BOW PRO 300 and 400 series) and combining with E-DRIVE propulsion on the same 48V battery bank via V-CAN.
• Marine Diesel Engines (M-Line, H-Line, D-Line) Marine diesel engine families (M-Line, H-Line, D-Line) covering a range of leisure and small commercial applications, with D-Line and M-Line engines approved for use with HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) sustainable biofuel.
• Maxwell Anchoring Systems Maxwell-brand windlasses, capstans and anchoring accessories covering vessels from 6 metres to over 90 metres, including the RC and HRC patented automatic rope/chain series, MAXSET plough anchors, and MAXCLAW stainless anchors.
• Marex Custom Boat Windows Custom-made marine glazing products including Screw-On, Comfort and Exclusive window profiles, fritted frameless glass, cabin entries and doors, with aluminum frames certified to withstand a 1,000-hour salt spray test and compliant with the Recreational Craft Directive and applicable ISO standards.
• V-Quipment Boat Accessories V-Quipment-branded carefully-selected aftermarket boat products offered at affordable prices, complementing the VETUS core range for refit and accessory purchases.
• NAVIDURIN Antifouling NAVIDURIN-brand antifouling hull coatings and surface protection products with Lloyd's Register type approval for commercial and recreational vessel hulls.
• YellowV Leisure Products YellowV-branded leisure products including stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and water sports equipment aimed at outdoor recreation and experiencing nature on the water.
• V-CAN Modular Digital CAN-bus System Proprietary modular digital CAN-bus communication system that connects E-DRIVE electric propulsion motors to battery banks, thrusters, and control systems, enabling plug-and-play integration of propulsion and maneuvering components on the same network.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,000 products across 14 boat systems available from single supplier
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• MastrycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 November 2024VETUS Maxwell US and Mastry Launch Factory-Backed Thruster Installation Program, providing professional installation services with factory backing for thruster products.
• CUPRA (SEAT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2024VETUS innovation enables CUPRA Terramar car to set sail for exclusive America's Cup role. Technical partnership for unique application of VETUS technology in non-marine setting.
• SV DelosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 August 2024New partnership with acclaimed sailing YouTubers SV Delos (over 300,000 followers) to support their inspiring new boat building venture. VETUS providing equipment and sponsorship for catamaran build and sailing content creation.
• YamahacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2023Yamaha and VETUS partnership announced January 2023, combining Yamaha's outboard motor expertise with VETUS's marine systems for comprehensive boat solutions.
• Mercury MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2022Mercury Marine partnership for marine propulsion systems integration and collaborative product development.
• Yanmar GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022VETUS is a member of the Yanmar Group, a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Osaka. Yanmar is a pioneer in diesel engine technology and global innovator in industrial equipment spanning seven domains including marine equipment, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and energy systems.
• NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2021VETUS certified as first Thruster Integrator for NMEA 2000, enabling standardized integration of VETUS thruster products with NMEA 2000 marine networks. Extended in 2025 to include waterlock temperature PGN.
• Sailing La VagabondeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 December 2020Partnership with sailing influencers Sailing La Vagabonde for product promotion and brand visibility in the sailing community.
• Sailing UmaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2020Partnership with Sailing Uma (Dan and Kika sailing around the world with 300,000+ YouTube followers). First customer for Maxwell 48V windlass, showcasing product through their sailing journey content.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational shipping partner for smaller shipments. DHL handles customs clearance for UK imports with minimum charge approximately £11.00 plus VAT and duties.
• Mainfreight and Davies TurnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMainfreight handles pallet shipments internationally with Davies Turner as UK groupage partner for customs clearance services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Torqeedo: German specialist in electric boat propulsion including outboard and inboard motors ranging from small to higher power. Directly competes with VETUS's E-LINE and E-POD electric propulsion line for the recreational electric boating segment.
• Mastervolt: Dutch marine electrical systems specialist (power conversion, batteries, monitoring). Directly comparable to VETUS's electrical/integration footprint and V-CAN platform scope.
• Quick Group: Italian marine equipment manufacturer offering anchoring systems, thrusters, lighting, and onboard systems. Directly comparable to VETUS/Maxwell in anchoring and overlapping in thrusters and lighting accessory categories.
• Oceanvolt: Finnish electric propulsion manufacturer focused on sailboat and motorboat electric drivetrains. Direct peer to VETUS's E-DRIVE/E-LINE product line, with overlapping customer base in OEM sailboat and electric conversion markets.
• Side-Power (Sleipner Motor): Norwegian manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters, the most direct head-to-head competitor to VETUS's BOW PRO thruster family. Both target the same proportional-control thruster segment for leisure and small commercial vessels.
• Lewmar: UK-based marine equipment manufacturer producing anchoring systems, winches, hatches, and deck hardware. Directly comparable to VETUS/Maxwell in anchoring/windlasses and competes across multiple boat equipment categories.

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Penta: Global marine propulsion systems manufacturer (diesel and electric) owned by Volvo Group. Competes with VETUS in marine diesel engines and increasingly in marine electric, with much larger scale and OEM relationships.
• Dometic: Global marine and RV systems supplier including marine sanitation, HVAC, refrigeration, and onboard systems. Overlaps with VETUS in marine equipment breadth at significantly larger scale following multiple marine acquisitions.
• Mercury Marine: Global leader in marine propulsion (outboards, sterndrives, inboards) and a current VETUS integration partner. A significantly larger incumbent with overlapping propulsion product lines and broader boat builder OEM relationships.
• Yamaha Marine: Marine division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, dominant in outboard motors and boat systems. A VETUS partner (since 2023) and competitor at the propulsion systems level, with much greater scale in global OEM channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VETUS.NL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vetus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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