What Praxis Automation Technology does

Praxis Automation Technology B.V. is a privately held Dutch marine technology company founded in 1965 in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, that develops, manufactures, and delivers the Mega-Guard product line — an integrated suite of ship automation, navigation, and electric propulsion systems now in its third generation. The portfolio spans Vessel Management Systems, Power Management, Dynamic Positioning (DP0 through triple-redundant DP3), Propulsion Control, Energy Management, and a fully in-house electric propulsion stack (GreenMotor, GreenInverter, GreenBattery, GreenGenerator, Battery Containers), all built on a shared IEC61131 hardware architecture and unified Ethernet/IP alarming. The company manufactures its own PCBs, fine mechanical components, and permanent-magnet motors at the Leiderdorp facility, and its products are type approved by major classification societies including Lloyd's Register, DNV, Bureau Veritas, ABS, CCS, RINA, and Korean Register. Across 60 years the firm has delivered more than 200 Mega-Guard systems per year with 4,000+ installed systems worldwide and 20,000+ Mini-Guard units retired in 2020.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise sales to shipyards, ship owners, naval ministries, and offshore operators, executed through its Netherlands headquarters, wholly-owned branch offices in Qingdao, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore, Vietnam (Hai Phong and Hanoi), and Korea, plus an authorized network of more than 40 service and maintenance points along global shipping routes available 24/7. Customers include the Colombian Navy (PES frigate IPMS), Royal Netherlands Navy, Hellenic Navy, Polish Navy, Dutch Coast Guard, MPA Singapore, Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services (59-shipset DP-2 fleet contract), Sinoship Maritime, Jan De Nul, CMAL, COSL, Damen Naval, Alewijnse, Nobiskrug, and Arksen explorer yachts. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of automation, navigation, and electric propulsion packages on newbuilds and retrofits, complemented by long-tail commissioning, after-sales service, custom engineering, classification support, and a minimum 20-year spare parts commitment that produces durable aftermarket revenue across the installed base. The firm is owner-controlled under co-founder Sjors van Ruiten (Chairman) since the 2018 appointment of Managing Director Terry van Velzen, with no disclosed institutional or private-equity backing.

Name

Praxis Automation Technology

Legal name

Praxis Automation Technology B.V.

Website

https://praxis-automation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Praxis Automation Technology develops, manufactures, and delivers the Mega-Guard platform — integrated ship automation, navigation, and electric propulsion systems — serving shipyards, ship owners, navies, and offshore operators globally from Leiderdorp, Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Automation and Electric Propulsion Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems (IMAJAJAD), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Marine automation systems
• Ship navigation equipment
• Electric propulsion systems
• Dynamic positioning systems
• Vessel management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiderdorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Automation and Navigation Equipment Sales: Praxis generates revenue primarily from the sale of its Mega-Guard ship automation, navigation, and electric propulsion systems — including VMS, PMS, DP, PCS, and related components — to shipyards, ship owners, and installation companies globally. Products are sold as complete integrated packages or individual sub-systems.
2. Electric Propulsion Systems Sales: Sale of electric and hybrid propulsion components including GreenMotor, GreenBattery, GreenInverter, GreenGenerator, and Energy Management System. These products serve new builds and retrofits for vessels seeking emission reduction and fuel efficiency.
3. Commissioning, After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Global network of 40+ service and maintenance points provides commissioning, service, maintenance, and spare parts support 24/7. Includes in-house customer training at Leiderdorp facility and on-location training. Spare parts guaranteed available for minimum 20 years post delivery.
4. Engineering, Customization and Classification Services: Engineering department prepares products for delivery including software implementation, testing, documentation, and classification society approvals. Customized solutions developed for specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Praxis Automation Technology develops, manufactures, and delivers the Mega-Guard product line, a fully integrated ship automation, navigation, and electric propulsion system used across commercial, naval, offshore, and superyacht vessels. The portfolio includes the Vessel Management System (VMS), Power Management System (PMS), Dynamic Positioning System (DP1/DP2/DP3), Propulsion Control System (PCS), Fleet Management System, and a complete electric/hybrid propulsion stack (GreenMotor, GreenBattery, GreenInverter, GreenGenerator, Energy Management System). All products share a common hardware architecture and IEC61131 PLC programming standard, enabling customers to procure complete integrated packages or individual sub-systems for newbuilds and retrofits.

Product overview

Praxis Automation Technology manufactures the Mega-Guard product line, a comprehensive third-generation suite of ship automation, navigation, and electric propulsion systems. The portfolio comprises three main categories: Mega-Guard Ship Automation (Vessel Management System, Power Management System, Fleet Management System, CCTV Video Distribution, Ship Performance Monitor, Fire Alarm System, Engine Control System Refit), Mega-Guard Navigation (Propulsion Control System, Dynamic Positioning System in DP0/DP1/DP2/DP3 configurations, BNWAS Watch Alarm, Navigation Light Control, Wiper Control), and Mega-Guard Electric Propulsion (Energy Management System, GreenBattery Container, GreenInverter, GreenGenerator, GreenBattery, GreenMotor). These products share common hardware architecture, Ethernet networking, and IEC61131 programming standards, enabling seamless integration for complete vessel automation packages from a single supplier.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mega-Guard: Complete ship automation, navigation and electric propulsion product line including Vessel Management System, Power Management System, Dynamic Positioning System, Propulsion Control System, Energy Management System, GreenBattery, GreenInverter, GreenMotor, and other integrated systems for maritime vessels.

Products and services

• Mega-Guard Ship Automation Comprehensive ship automation system covering alarm and monitoring, vessel management, power management, and fleet monitoring for medium to large vessels.
• Mega-Guard Navigation Navigation and positioning systems including propulsion control, dynamic positioning, watch alarms, and navigation light control for safe vessel operations.
• Mega-Guard Electric Propulsion Electric and hybrid propulsion solutions including energy management, battery storage, inverters, generators, and electric motors for sustainable vessel propulsion.
• Mega-Guard Vessel Management System (VMS) Advanced ship automation system for medium to large size ships providing alarm monitoring, control of valves/pumps/fans, cargo control, tank gauging, fuel transfer, ballasting, anti-heeling, firefighting, and conning functions.
• Mega-Guard Power Management System (PMS) Advanced system for full automation of power plant including power management, diesel engine control, generator control, synchronizing, generator protection, and optional diesel engine safety system.
• Mega-Guard Fleet Management System (FMS) / Internet Ship View Internet-based application for monitoring and reporting data derived from seagoing vessels, enabling shore-based fleet monitoring, automated CO2 emission reports per IMO MRV rules, and remote vessel guidance.
• Mega-Guard CCTV Video Distribution System for viewing IP camera images on board vessels on Mega-Guard Operator Workstations with real-time and recorded video, pan/tilt/zoom control, and ONVIF protocol support.
• Mega-Guard Ship Performance Monitor System for measuring and displaying fuel consumption, power, speed, and distance traveled with calculation of time and trip-based performance data to support IMO SEEMP legislation.
• Mega-Guard Fire Alarm System Addressable and conventional marine fire alarm system monitoring up to 8 fire loops with up to 480 addressable detectors, compliant with EN54-2 and type approved by classification societies.
• Mega-Guard Engine Control System (ECS) Refit Refit solution for digital Engine Control Systems for Wärtsilä W38 diesel engines including safety system, monitoring and control, with governor system refit options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 Mega-Guard systems successfully installed on vessels worldwide
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Integration6 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, minor and major.

• Sinoship Maritime ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 November 2025Sinoship Maritime Services awarded Praxis the contract to deliver DP3, VMS and Thruster Control Systems for the Bourbon Evolution 801 and 803 vessels. Sinoship acts as intermediary for procurement of Praxis systems for Chinese-built vessels.
• Damen Naval and Alewijnse MarineflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Praxis serves as strategic technology partner to Damen Naval in partnership with Alewijnse, supplying IPMS for the Colombian Navy's PES frigate. Praxis delivers centralized monitoring and control of propulsion, power management, auxiliary systems, and damage control.
• Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo (Amsterdam)minorOthers · 30 June 2025Praxis exhibited at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2025 in Amsterdam, unveiling significant upgrades to its fully integrated Green System lineup. The event marked Praxis's 60th anniversary.
• Penguin Shipyard International and BMTmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2022Praxis supplied power and control systems for 'MPA Guardian' — Singapore's first hybrid-electric patrol boat for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Built by Penguin Shipyard International and designed by Southampton-based BMT.
• Electrónica Edimar (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 May 2022Praxis showcased vessel automation and electric propulsion products with Spanish partner Electrónica Edimar at NAVALIA 2022 exhibition.
• Frydenbø Industri AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2022Praxis and Frydenbø Industri co-developed a standard, scalable hybrid propulsion concept for electrifying existing vessels and newbuilding projects. World's first inline hybrid aquaculture support vessel MAUREL built at PROMEK shipyard. Repeat orders for 5 sets of Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems for aquaculture workboats in Norway. Also supplied PROCAT 1475 aquaculture workboat for EWOS (Cargill).
• Ramtec (Houston, USA)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 March 2022Ramtec serves as long-term local US partner and system integrator for Praxis. Executed refit of Vessel Management System for MV Cape Orlando in San Francisco Bay area. Also handles US sales and service coordination.
• Naval Yachts (Antalya, Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 January 2022Naval Yachts built the 'Mega-Guard Electric' technology demonstrator — an 18m explorer yacht with 4000NM range rolled out on March 21, 2019. Demonstrates Praxis's Hybrid GreenPropulsion concept.
• PROMEK Shipyard (Smøla, Norway)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2021PROMEK shipyard built aquaculture workboat PROCAT 1475 for EWOS/Cargill and MAUREL vessel — the world's first inline hybrid aquaculture support vessel — both equipped with Praxis hybrid propulsion systems.
• Wärtsilä UK LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 November 2020Praxis contracted by Wärtsilä UK to supply automation and power management systems for two large dual-fuel RoRo passenger ferries for Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) being built at Ferguson shipyard in Scotland.
• Arksen and Wight Shipyard CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2020Arksen partnered with Praxis to develop hybrid propulsion systems and vessel management systems for their 20-30m range of explorer yachts. Praxis supplies hybrid propulsion package for Arksen 85 'Project Ocean' being built at Wight Shipyard Company, UK.
• Jan De Nul GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 July 2020Jan De Nul Group, a dredging company, contracted Praxis for Vessel Management System installation as part of a midlife upgrade for the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger 'Gerardus Mercator'.
• VDL AEC MaritimemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2020Praxis and VDL AEC Maritime co-designed a Monitoring & Control system for VDL's Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (scrubber). Delivered 100th system installed across 100 vessels.
• MSA-ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2020Praxis and MSA-Service co-designed an optimized refit solution for digital Engine Control Systems (ECS) for Wärtsilä W38 engine types (6L38, 8L38, 9L38, 12V38, 18V38).
• Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services (RVOS)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 June 2019Rawabi Vallianz contracted Praxis for fleet-wide DP2 systems — 59 shipsets for retrofits and newbuilds. RVOS is a Saudi world-class offshore support service provider. Initial contract in 2019 for 14-vessel DP1 to DP2 upgrade. Received CEO recommendation letter for DP system performance.
• Dutch Maritime Pilot's Association (Loodswezen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2019Praxis awarded contract to supply complete vessel automation system for Lynx class pilot tender of the Dutch Maritime Pilot's Association, under construction at Next Generation Shipyards in Lauwersoog. First of three vessels.
• Nobiskrug Shipyard (Germany)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2019Nobiskrug shipyard contracted Praxis to supply Vessel Management Systems (VMS) for superyachts ranging from 60-80 meters length. VMS includes design and equipment delivery for all engine room monitoring and control systems.
• Alewijnse MarinecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 December 2018Alewijnse Marine awarded Praxis contracts for automation system refits including Royal Netherlands Navy 'Pelikaan', Dutch Coast Guard 'Barend Biesheuvel', and serves as strategic technology partner for Colombian Navy PES frigate (with Damen Naval). Also Hellenic Navy Machitis class refit.
• WEG Electric Equipment (Brazil)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2018WEG and Praxis signed MoU to support Damen Saab bid for Brazilian Navy Tamandaré class corvettes. For this bid, Praxis and WEG partner for supply of complete IPMS.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Vinghoeg (Vinghøg) / Vingtor-Stentofon Marine (Zenitel): Zenitel (Vingtor-Stentofon) provides onboard communication, public address, and alarm systems for maritime and offshore. Adjacent competitor within the broader ship automation ecosystem, often bundled or co-installed with Mega-Guard-class integrated platforms.

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is the global market leader in dynamic positioning (K-Pos), integrated automation (K-Chief), and vessel control systems for offshore, naval, and merchant vessels. Directly comparable as a fully integrated ship automation, navigation, and DP competitor to Praxis's Mega-Guard platform.
• Navis Engineering: Navis Engineering manufactures dynamic positioning systems (DP-0 to DP-3), joystick control systems, and vessel automation products for offshore and merchant vessels. Directly comparable DP and PCS competitor to Praxis, particularly in Russian/CIS and European newbuilds.
• RH Marine: Dutch-headquartered RH Marine is a specialist integrator of ship automation, integrated platform management systems (IPMS), and electrical systems, particularly for naval and offshore vessels. Direct competitor to Praxis for naval IPMS contracts in Europe.
• Høglund Marine Automation: Høglund provides integrated automation, power management, and energy management systems for marine and offshore vessels. Closely comparable niche specialist competing with Praxis's VMS/PMS/EMS stack across offshore, LNG, and merchant segments.
• Alewijnse Marine: Alewijnse is a Dutch electrical systems integrator for naval, offshore, and commercial vessels, often partnering with or competing against Praxis on IPMS, automation, and power management contracts (e.g., Dutch/Hellenic/Colombian Navy programs).
• Brunvoll: Brunvoll supplies propulsion and maneuvering systems including thrusters, propulsion control, and DP integration for offshore, naval, and merchant vessels. Directly comparable to Praxis's PCS, TCS, and DP offerings for the same offshore and naval customer base.
• Marine Technologies LLC: Marine Technologies supplies integrated bridge systems, dynamic positioning, propulsion control, and vessel automation primarily for offshore supply vessels and Jones Act vessels in the Americas. Directly comparable to Praxis's DP and VMS offerings for the OSV segment.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Marine & Ports: ABB offers marine automation, electric propulsion (Azipod), power management, and energy storage for commercial and offshore vessels. Competes with Praxis's Mega-Guard Electric propulsion stack in hybrid/electric newbuilds and large-vessel retrofits globally.
• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a major ship power systems and lifecycle services provider covering engines, propulsion, automation, and electrical systems. Already engages Praxis as a supplier of automation/PMS for CMAL dual-fuel ferries, and competes broadly in integrated vessel solutions across the same customer set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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