BOTA TECHNIK
BOTA TECHNIK is a Gdańsk-based marine propulsion systems integrator and authorised OEM service provider for shipowners, shipyards, and offshore oil & gas and wind energy operators, delivering engine supply, thruster overhaul, automation, design and 24/7 field service worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersGdansk, Poland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What BOTA TECHNIK does
BOTA TECHNIK is a Polish marine propulsion systems integrator and service provider, headquartered in Gdańsk and operating as a subsidiary of BOTA GROUP. The company specialises in the full propulsion stack from engine to propeller — engine supply and service (Cummins, Nanni from 10 HP to 3,132 kW), marine gearboxes (Twin Disc, Reintjes), waterjets (HamiltonJet), thrusters (Jastram, Schottel), steering gears, stern-tube seals (Kemel), couplings (Vulkan), electric propulsion (ABB, 0.55-3000 kW), diesel outboards (OXE Marine, 150-300 HP), batteries (Super B LiFePO4) and a USCG-type-approved ballast-water-treatment system (ERMA FIRST) — sold and serviced under authorised-representative agreements with these OEMs.
The company runs a hybrid product-plus-service business: in-house engineering including a Design Office with 1,200 design-hours/month capacity, 3D laser scanning for retrofit class drawings, FEM and torsional-vibration analysis; a 1,248 m² Thruster Blade Regeneration Centre with an 11-ton test bench and 25/12.5 t lifting capacity; proprietary products such as the CPP Tandem bow thruster (dual counter-rotating CPP, 5% more thrust, 4.3 dB noise reduction, 800 kW input) and the Bota Power LFP integrated lithium battery power system; plus 24/7 field-service teams for engine, thruster, hydraulics, automation and seal jobs worldwide, at a stated cadence of approximately 400 service jobs per year.
Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales and recurring professional-services work (engine service, thruster overhaul, power hydraulics, stern-tube seal service, ship automation, design, spare parts), sold through four regional Area Sales Managers covering Poland & Norway; Greece, Benelux & UK; Germany, Denmark & Baltics; Cyprus, France & Singapore, supported by a Benelux branch office in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht. Customers are enterprise shipowners, shipyards and offshore operators across four verticals — Oil & Gas (primary, leveraging Achilles Europe Silver pre-qualification), Wind Energy (via BOTA WIND ENERGY), Commercial Shipping (primary) and Yachts/Motor Boats. The company is privately held within BOTA GROUP and is structured as Bota Technik Sp. z o.o. spółka komandytowa.
BOTA TECHNIK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BOTA TECHNIK
- Legal name
- Bota Technik Sp. z o.o. spółka komandytowa
- Website
- https://botatechnik.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- BOTA TECHNIK is a Gdańsk-based marine propulsion systems integrator and authorised OEM service provider for shipowners, shipyards, and offshore oil & gas and wind energy operators, delivering engine supply, thruster overhaul, automation, design and 24/7 field service worldwide.
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BOTA TECHNIK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Propulsion Services
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters) (IMAJAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Propulsion Drives, Gearboxes & Shaftlines (IMAJAHAD), Marine Generators, Alternators & Power Electronics (Gen-sets, VFDs, converters) (IMAJAHAI), Propellers & Waterjets (IMAJAHAE), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)
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Where BOTA TECHNIK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gdansk
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
BOTA TECHNIK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of marine propulsion equipment including engines, gearboxes, thrusters, waterjets, control systems, stern tube seals, couplings, and batteries as authorized representative for Cummins, Nanni, ABB, Twin Disc, HamiltonJet, Jastram, Kemel, Vulkan, Schottel, OXE Marine, Super B, ERMA FIRST, Reintjes, Effer.
- Marine Engine Service: Comprehensive technical service for engines and power generators including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, 24/7 emergency service, spare parts and consumables, SLA agreements, regeneration and repower services. Following Cummins QuickServe workflow.
- Power Hydraulics Service: Inspection, repair and overhaul of steering gears, winches, deck cranes, hydraulic pumps, motors and planetary gearboxes for marine applications.
- Thruster Service: Inspection, major/minor overhaul, blade regeneration, and emergency repair services for bow thrusters and azimuth thrusters from all leading manufacturers including Rolls Royce, ABB/Zamech, Jastram, Schottel, Brunvoll.
- Automation Solutions: Design, manufacturing, testing, and service of ship automation systems including propeller control, power management, engine alarm, fuel consumption management, integration systems, alarm systems, navigation lamp control, and liquid measurement systems.
- Stern Tube Seal Service: Service, inspection, repair, and replacement of shaft seals including KEMEL air seals (AX type), compact seals (CX/DX), water-lubricated seals (EVK), and related bearings. Includes supervision of replacement and conversion services.
- Propulsion System Design: Complete design services including conceptual design, consultancy, class drawings with classification society approval, FEM calculations, workshop documentation, mechanism and machine design, vibration analysis, hydraulics/pneumatics. Also 3D laser scanning and BWTS/SCR system design.
- Spare Parts: Sale of spare parts for marine propulsion systems, engines, and auxiliary equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Direct sales consultation through regional Area Sales Managers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
BOTA TECHNIK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BOTA TECHNIK provides marine propulsion systems services and equipment supply worldwide, executing around 400 service jobs per year. The company maintains, repairs, and designs propulsion systems, acts as an authorized representative for major marine brands (including Cummins, Nanni, ABB, HamiltonJet, and Schottel), and operates a Thruster Blade Regeneration Center alongside an in-house design office.
Product overview
BOTA TECHNIK is a marine propulsion systems company offering both products and services. The product portfolio includes marine engines (Cummins, Nanni from 10 HP to 1200 HP), propulsion systems (CPP Tandem with dual counter-rotating propellers), electric propulsion (ABB systems 0.55kW-3000kW), Twin Disc and Reintjes marine gears, HamiltonJet waterjet propulsion, Jastram thrusters and steering, Schottel propulsion, Kemel stern tube seals, Vulkan couplings, Erma First BWTS, Effer marine cranes, OXE diesel outboard engines (150-300HP), Super B LiFePO4 batteries, and Bota Power LFP integrated lithium systems. Service offerings include propulsion system service (400+ jobs/year), thruster blade regeneration center, stern tube seal service, bow thruster service, power hydraulics, ship automation, marine engine service (Cummins-authorized), and comprehensive design office services. The company operates from head office in Gdansk with branch in Rotterdam (Benelux), serving Oil & Gas and Wind Energy sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BOTA WIND ENERGY: Newly established company within BOTA GROUP, dedicated to providing safe and high-quality services of wind turbines for offshore and onshore wind energy sector. Over 100 certified specialists in that field.
- Bota Green Offshore
- Bota Power LFP
Products and services
- Marine Propulsion Service Solutions
- Marine Equipment Distribution
- Design Office Services
- Thruster Blade Regeneration
Companies that use BOTA TECHNIK
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BOTA TECHNIK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature5 records
BOTA TECHNIK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Cummins Inc.coreAuthorized representative of Cummins for marine engines (78 to 3,132 kW) and power generators. Provides sales, service, maintenance, regeneration, and repower services following Cummins QuickServe workflow. Cummins employs around 40,000 people globally.
- NannicoreAuthorized representative of Nanni marine engines and power generators for yachts and motor boats. Offers engines from 10 HP to 1200 HP with solutions based on Kubota, Toyota, Scania and John Deere engines.
- ABBcoreAuthorized partner of ABB for electric propulsion systems from 0.55kW to 3000 kW. Offers ACS880 drives with Active Heave Compensation, winch control, and marine automation solutions. Provides service, maintenance and after-sales support.
- OXE MarinecoreAuthorized representative of OXE Marine in Poland for diesel outboard engines (150-300HP) including OXE150, OXE175, OXE200, OXE300, and JET-TECH models. Provides technical support, servicing, and quality guarantee.
- Twin DisccoreAuthorized distributor of Twin Disc marine gears, control systems, steering gears, marine control drives, propulsion units, pump drives, and power take-offs.
- VulkancoreAuthorized service provider for Vulkan highly flexible couplings (RATO, VULKARDAN, TORFLEX, VULASTIK), cardan shaft couplings, pneumatic clutches, joint shaft couplings, composite shafts, and resilient mounts.
- HamiltonJetcoreAuthorized partner for HamiltonJet waterjet propulsion systems from New Zealand. Offers HJ series (6m-20m vessels), HM series (18m-60m vessels), and HT series (larger vessels). Provides installation, maintenance, and consultation.
- KemelcoreAuthorized representative of Kemel stern tube seals and bearings. Products include air seals (AX type 140mm-1180mm), compact seals (CX/DX 125mm-1180mm), water-lubricated seals (EVK), and related bearings.
- JastramcoreAuthorized for Jastram hydraulic marine steering gears and tunnel/bow/transverse thrusters. Products include BU series thrusters (50kW-1650kW), low noise thrusters, rudder propellers (100kW-380kW), and azimuth grid propellers.
- Super BcoreAuthorized distributor of Super B Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) including Nomada 12V105Ah, Nomia 12V210Ah, and Nomia 12V340Ah for marine and land applications. Batteries are UN38.3 certified by TÜV and Dekra.
- ERMA FIRSTcoreAuthorized for ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT Ballast Water Treatment System covering 50 to 3000m3/hr capacity. USCG Type Approved system with self-cleaning filter and electrolytic cell for disinfection.
- SchottelcoreAuthorized SCHOTTEL service provider for marine propulsion and automation systems. Services include tunnel thruster inspection and overhaul (CPP and FPP), azimuth thruster service, shaft line supervision, and new control system commissioning.
- ReintjescoreAuthorized distributor of Reintjes marine gearboxes. Reintjes has specialized in marine gearbox production since 1929, offering complete propulsion systems, hybrid solutions, and industrial gearboxes.
- Effer MarinecoreAuthorized for Effer Marine hydraulic cranes with lifting capacity from 2 txm to 300 txm. Effer has produced cranes since 1965 for trucks, marine, offshore, and platform applications.
- BOTA WIND ENERGYcoreNewly established company within BOTA GROUP dedicated to wind turbines for offshore and onshore wind energy sector. Leverages offshore expertise of BOTA GROUP with over 100 certified specialists.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BOTA TECHNIK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a global marine engine, propulsion and lifecycle services incumbent with a broad service network across Europe and Asia. BOTA TECHNIK operates as a smaller, regionally-focused service and authorized-representative partner for many of the same engine and propulsion brands (e.g., Cummins partnership mirrors Wärtsilä's engine services footprint) and competes for the same shipowner service wallet.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime supplies marine propulsion, automation, and control systems globally, including thrusters and integrated vessel control. BOTA TECHNIK's automation and propulsion control business, plus ABB-based drive integration (which competes with Kongsberg drives), makes it a comparable — though far smaller — player in marine automation and propulsion integration.
- Volvo Penta: Volvo Penta supplies marine engines and propulsion packages to commercial and leisure marine globally via an authorized dealer/service network. BOTA TECHNIK's authorized dealer model for Cummins, Nanni and OXE Marine mirrors Volvo Penta's dealer economics, and the companies overlap in yacht, motorboat and small commercial segments.
- MAN Energy Solutions: MAN Energy Solutions manufactures large marine engines, propulsion systems and provides after-sales service. BOTA TECHNIK sits in adjacent service territory as an authorized service partner for several marine engine brands and competes for engine overhaul and propulsion retrofit work on commercial vessels.
- Caterpillar Marine Power: Caterpillar Marine Power is a major OEM of marine engines and propulsion systems, distributed globally through a dealer/service network. BOTA TECHNIK's authorized-representative model for Cummins (Caterpillar's competitor) is structurally analogous to a Cat Marine dealer, making Caterpillar's dealer network the closest comparable go-to-market model.
Regional players
- Finning International: Finning is a Caterpillar equipment dealer providing sales, service and parts across the Americas and UK/Ireland. Although Finning operates outside BOTA TECHNIK's geography, its authorized-dealer model for marine/heavy equipment and global field-service network is the closest structural analogue to BOTA TECHNIK's Cummins-authorized service franchise.
Direct peers
- Brunvoll: Brunvoll is a Norwegian supplier of thrusters and propulsion systems with strong Northern European service presence. BOTA TECHNIK services Brunvoll thrusters through its Thruster Blade Regeneration Center and competes for the same Norwegian and Baltic offshore/shipping thruster overhaul contracts.
- Schottel: Schottel is a German manufacturer of azimuth and tunnel thrusters, propulsion systems and automation. BOTA TECHNIK is an authorized Schottel service provider and directly competes for thruster overhaul, blade regeneration and propulsion control retrofit work across the same European shipyard and offshore customer base.
- Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC): ABC is a Belgian manufacturer of medium-speed diesel engines for marine and power generation, with its own service network across Northern Europe. BOTA TECHNIK is comparable as a regional marine engine service and propulsion integrator serving shipyards, offshore and commercial shipping customers in the same North Sea/Baltic geography.
- Jastram Berg Propulsion: Jastram produces hydraulic steering gears, bow and transverse thrusters, and rudder propellers from Germany/Canada. BOTA TECHNIK is both an authorized Jastram representative and a direct competitor in thruster service and steering-gear overhaul for European shipyards.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
BOTA TECHNIK financial estimates
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BOTA TECHNIK subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Frequently asked questions about BOTA TECHNIK
What does BOTA TECHNIK do?
BOTA TECHNIK provides marine propulsion systems services and equipment supply worldwide, executing around 400 service jobs per year. The company maintains, repairs, and designs propulsion systems, acts as an authorized representative for major marine brands (including Cummins, Nanni, ABB, HamiltonJet, and Schottel), and operates a Thruster Blade Regeneration Center alongside an in-house design office.
Is BOTA TECHNIK a public or private company?
BOTA TECHNIK is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was BOTA TECHNIK founded?
BOTA TECHNIK was founded in 2011. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is BOTA TECHNIK based?
BOTA TECHNIK is headquartered in Gdansk, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does BOTA TECHNIK make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are marine Engine Service, power Hydraulics Service, thruster Service, automation Solutions, stern Tube Seal Service, propulsion System Design and spare Parts.
Who are BOTA TECHNIK's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Wärtsilä, Kongsberg Maritime, Volvo Penta, MAN Energy Solutions and Caterpillar Marine Power. Finning International is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Brunvoll, Schottel, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) and Jastram Berg Propulsion.
Does BOTA TECHNIK have an API?
No public API is recorded for BOTA TECHNIK.
What industry is BOTA TECHNIK in?
BOTA TECHNIK's product category is Marine Propulsion Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAFAC, Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters), with a secondary code of IMAJAHAN, Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3510.