Navigation Solutions

What Navigation Solutions does

Navigation Solutions Europe BV is a privately held, Netherlands-based specialist distributor and system integrator founded in 2008 and headquartered in Culemborg. The company sells and rents GPS/GNSS positioning equipment, multibeam echosounders, inertial navigation systems, and wireless mesh networking nodes into maritime, hydrographic survey, construction, government, and military end markets across Europe. It does not manufacture core technology; rather, it operates as a multi-brand value-added distributor, holding core partnerships with Rajant (Kinetic Mesh wireless mesh, where it is the Top Partner in Europe as of 2023), Septentrio (GNSS receivers with GNSS+ algorithms), R2Sonic (broadband multibeam sonar), SBG Systems (subsea INS and MRUs to 6,000 m depth), R3Vox (Voxometer sonar), Hemisphere (GNSS antennas and compasses), Calian (anti-jam antennas for defense), and Carlson (survey equipment), among others.

The product portfolio spans roughly 268+ active SKUs, organized into wireless mesh (Rajant BreadCrumb Peregrine, Hawk, LX, ME, ES1, Cardinal, Needletail, Sparrow, JR, DX, plus LTE-integrated variants), GNSS receivers (Septentrio AsteRx, PolaRx, Altus, APS families, including dual-antenna heading and OEM boards), multibeam echosounders (R2Sonic Sonic V / V+ 2020–2026, R3Vox Voxometer L/XL), inertial navigation (SBG Ekinox series for subsea, underwater, and land), GPS compasses, antennas, radio modems, GNSS signal repeaters, and SD-WAN/networking equipment. Proprietary integration elements include SplitBox/SplitBox GNSS and VOXCONTROL, which synchronize multiple navigation, sonar, and external sensors.

The business model is predominantly B2B sales-led, with revenue generated through quote-based direct equipment sales and a usage-based equipment rental pool for short-term project needs; system integration services for the maritime industry add a professional-services layer. The company has 1–10 employees, no disclosed investors or funding rounds, and no published revenue. The single publicly named enterprise customer is APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, where Rajant Kinetic Mesh technology was deployed for automated terminal operations. Recency of activity is high: 2023 Rajant Top Partner award, 2025 R3Vox partnership and Voxometer XL demos in Malta and Antwerp, and a 2026 APM Terminals case study.

Name

Navigation Solutions

Legal name

Navigation Solutions Europe BV

Website

https://navigationsolutions.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Navigation Solutions Europe BV is a Netherlands-based specialist distributor and system integrator of GPS/GNSS receivers, multibeam echosounders, inertial navigation systems, and wireless mesh networking nodes, serving maritime, hydrographic, construction, government, and military customers across Europe via top-tier manufacturer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Navigation Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Navigation, Communications & Integrated Bridge Systems Engineering (IMAJAGAH), Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF), Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)

Keywords

• GPS/GNSS distribution
• Hydrographic survey equipment
• Wireless mesh networking
• Inertial navigation systems
• Maritime positioning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Culemborg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPS/GNSS Hardware Sales: Sale of positioning equipment including GNSS receivers, GPS compasses, RTK systems, and inertial sensors from partner manufacturers like Septentrio, SBG Systems, Hemisphere, and Advanced Navigation
2. Wireless Mesh Equipment Sales: Sale of Rajant BreadCrumb wireless mesh networking nodes, antennas, and accessories for industrial maritime and port applications
3. Multibeam Echosounder Sales: Sale of R2Sonic multibeam sonar systems and Voxometer sonar solutions for hydrographic surveying applications
4. Equipment Rental Pool: Short-term rental of GPS, GNSS, wireless mesh, and multibeam equipment for projects requiring temporary deployment
5. System Integration Services: Custom integration services combining navigation, communication, and monitoring systems for maritime operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Navigation Solutions Europe is a specialist B2B distributor and system integrator of GPS/GNSS positioning, hydrographic survey, and wireless mesh networking equipment, representing leading manufacturers such as Rajant, Septentrio, R2Sonic, SBG Systems, R3Vox, Hemisphere, and Calian. The company sells positioning hardware, multibeam echosounders, inertial navigation systems, and Kinetic Mesh wireless nodes directly to maritime, hydrographic, construction, government, military, and port terminal customers, and also offers short-term equipment rental and custom system integration services.

Product overview

Navigation Solutions Europe is a specialist provider of GPS/GNSS systems, wireless mesh networks, and hydrographic survey equipment, located in Culemborg, Netherlands with 25+ years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products through partnerships with leading global manufacturers including Rajant (BreadCrumb wireless mesh nodes including Peregrine, Hawk, LX, ME, ES1, JR, Sparrow, Needletail, Cardinal series), Septentrio (AsteRx and PolaRx GNSS receivers), R2Sonic (Sonic V multibeam echosounders), SBG Systems (Ekinox inertial navigation systems), R3Vox (Voxometer sonar systems), Hemisphere (GNSS antennas and compasses), Carlson (survey equipment), Calian (anti-jam antennas), and Advanced Navigation. The product range includes GNSS receivers for marine and land applications, wireless mesh networking equipment for industrial and military use, multibeam echosounders for hydrographic surveying, inertial navigation systems (INS) including subsea MRUs, GPS compasses, antennas, radio modems, signal repeaters, and cellular routers. The company also provides system integration services for maritime operations and equipment rental through their Rental Pool. The portfolio is organized by product category including Wireless Mesh, GNSS Receivers, Multibeam Echosounders, INS and Motion, Positioning, Splitters and Amplifiers, Radios, and SD-WAN Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rajant BreadCrumb Wireless Mesh Network Nodes Industrial-grade, high-performance wireless mesh network nodes with InstaMesh protocol enabling dynamic, self-optimizing Kinetic Mesh networks for maritime, port, mining, and industrial applications. IP67 rated for harsh conditions. For maritime, port, military, and industrial enterprise customers.
• Septentrio GNSS Receivers Multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receivers (AsteRx-U3 Marine, AsteRx4, AsteRx-i HDC, AsteRx-m UAS, PolaRx, Altus NR3, APS series) tracking GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, and SBAS with centimeter-level RTK positioning and GNSS+ algorithms. For marine, survey, machine control, and timing applications.
• R2Sonic Multibeam Echosounders Broadband-wideband high-resolution multibeam sonar systems (Sonic 2020/2022/2024/2026, Sonic V Plus series) with focused beamwidths from 0.3° to 2.0° and ranges up to 800m+. Sonic V Plus offers turnkey packages with embedded IMU. For hydrographic survey, ROV/AUV operations, and pipeline/cable monitoring.
• SBG Systems Inertial Navigation Systems IMU-based inertial navigation systems including Ekinox-M Subsea Motion Reference Unit (up to 6,000m depth, 0.05° attitude accuracy at 200Hz, titanium enclosure), Ekinox-U underwater INS, Ekinox Micro GNSS INS, and Ekinox Land Solution. Combines IMU with Extended Kalman Filter for accurate navigation. For subsea, marine, and land applications.
• R3Vox Voxometer Sonar Systems Advanced sonar technology for seabed mapping and hydrographic surveys, including Voxometer L and XL models for various depth and resolution requirements. Voxometer XL is the world's first unit, with demonstrations at Scheldt River Antwerp for coastal mapping. For hydrographic survey operators.
• Hemisphere GNSS Antennas and GPS Compasses GNSS antennas (A20, A30, A52) and GPS compass systems (Vector Compact, Vector Lite/Pro MKII, V100, VS100, VS1000, V20, True Heading Vector Carbon, VEGA 60) with heading accuracy better than 0.3° rms. For marine and land positioning applications.
• Calian Anti-Jam Antennas Anti-jam multi-constellation full-band antennas (AJ979XF+ MAR model) and CRPA (Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna) systems for defense and military applications requiring jamming resistance.
• Carlson Survey Equipment Survey-grade GNSS receivers (BRX7, NR3, MINI2), data collectors (VASCO-R, VASCO-B), and Viking data collectors for land surveying and construction site positioning applications.
• Peplink SD-WAN Technology Solutions SD-WAN technology solutions for robust network connectivity across multiple connection types for maritime and industrial applications.
• GNSS Post-Processing Software (Qinertia and EZSurv) GNSS+INS post-processing software (Qinertia) for enhanced positioning accuracy through advanced data processing algorithms, and fully automated GNSS post-processing software (EZSurv) processing raw GNSS data from different receiver brands.
• System Integration Services Custom integration services combining navigation, communication, and monitoring systems for maritime operations, serving construction, government, and military customers.
• Equipment Rental Pool Short-term equipment rental services for Voxometer XL, Carlson NR3, Septentrio AsteRx-U3 Marine, SONIC 2020/2022/2024, and Rajant BreadCrumb series for project-based temporary deployment needs.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and standard.

• Rajant CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2026Flagship technology partner for wireless mesh networking solutions. Navigation Solutions Europe is the top Rajant partner in Europe, distributing Rajant BreadCrumb series nodes, antennas, and accessories. Products include Peregrine, Hawk, LX, ME, ES1, and JR series for maritime, port, mining, and industrial applications. Rajant's Kinetic Mesh technology with InstaMesh protocol enables dynamic, self-optimizing wireless networks for challenging RF environments.
• R3VoxcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2025R3Vox is a manufacturer partner providing Voxometer sonar solutions. Navigation Solutions received the world's first Voxometer XL unit in September 2025. The partnership includes collaboration on Voxometer XL demonstrations at Scheldt River Antwerp and coastal mapping projects involving underwater limestone formations and varied sediment surveys.
• BeamworXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Voxometer XL demonstrations and seabed mapping projects. Worked with Navigation Solutions and R3Vox on coastal mapping demonstrations at Scheldt River Antwerp.
• SeptentriocoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor manufacturer partner for GNSS receivers and positioning equipment. Products include AsteRx-U3 Marine, AsteRx4, PolaRx series reference receivers, Altus NR series rovers, APS series, and PolaNt antennas. Septentrio's GNSS+ algorithms and multi-constellation tracking technology provide centimeter-level RTK positioning.
• R2SoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for multibeam echosounder solutions. Products include Sonic V 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026 and Sonic V Plus series. R2Sonic's broadband wideband technology offers focused beamwidths from 0.3° to 2.0° with ranges up to 800m+.
• SBG SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for inertial navigation systems and motion reference units. Products include Ekinox-M subsea MRU (up to 6,000m), Ekinox-U underwater INS, and Ekinox Land Solution for vehicle positioning. Systems combine IMU with Extended Kalman Filter for accurate navigation.
• HemispherestandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for GPS antennas and compass solutions. Products include A20, A30, A52 antennas, V100 and VS100 GPS compass series, and VEGA 60 GNSS compass board.
• Advanced NavigationstandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for advanced navigation solutions included in the product portfolio.
• OHB AustriastandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for specialized positioning and navigation equipment included in the product catalog.
• PeplinkstandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for SD-WAN technology and networking solutions for maritime and industrial applications.
• CalianstandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for anti-jam multi-constellation antennas including AJ979XF+ MAR model for defense and military applications.
• CarlsonstandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for survey equipment including BRX7, MINI2, VASCO-R, VASCO-B, and Viking data collectors.
• MGB techstandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for RTK GPS+Heading receivers including MGB DUO RTK GPS+Heading solution built on Septentrio's AsteRx2e platform.
• SatelstandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for radio modems including SATELLINE-3AS(d) half-duplex radio modem for data transfer applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Subsea Tech: Subsea Tech is a smaller specialist distributor and integrator of marine and underwater technology, including ROVs, sonar, and positioning equipment. It is a comparable emerging European peer in the subsea and hydrographic survey channel.
• Veripos (Hexagon): Veripos provides high-precision GNSS augmentation services for marine and offshore positioning. It overlaps with the marine GNSS and hydrographic positioning customers served by Navigation Solutions and is increasingly bundled with Hexagon/Septentrio hardware, making it an emerging adjacent player.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a large, established supplier of marine navigation, hydroacoustic (multibeam echosounders), and automation systems. It overlaps with Navigation Solutions' hydrographic survey and maritime customers but competes as a manufacturer and broad incumbent rather than a specialist distributor.
• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine is a portfolio of leading marine technology brands covering sonar, positioning, and subsea imaging. It addresses the same maritime, hydrographic, and defense customers as Navigation Solutions, but as a broad manufacturer incumbent rather than a focused distributor/integrator.

Direct peers

• Septentrio (Hexagon): Septentrio, now part of Hexagon, is a leading manufacturer of high-precision GNSS receivers whose products form the core of Navigation Solutions' positioning portfolio. It is a direct peer in marine, survey, and machine-control GNSS markets and has its own direct sales force alongside distributor channels.
• Sonardyne: Sonardyne is a specialist in subsea acoustic positioning, inertial navigation, and wireless communications for offshore and hydrographic applications. It directly overlaps with the subsea and hydrographic positioning categories Navigation Solutions addresses, particularly for subsea INS and LBL/USBL aiding.
• SBG Systems: SBG Systems manufactures the Ekinox inertial navigation systems that Navigation Solutions resells. As a peer manufacturer, SBG competes in marine and land INS markets and works with competing distributors globally, making it a direct comparable on product, customer, and channel economics.
• MacArtney: MacArtney is a Denmark-based specialist distributor and system integrator for marine and subsea technology, including hydrographic survey, positioning, and underwater communications. It is the closest direct peer to Navigation Solutions in Europe, with a comparable multi-OEM distribution model and a strong focus on offshore, hydrography, and port applications.
• Exail (formerly iXblue): Exail designs and manufactures high-performance inertial navigation systems, INS/GNSS, and subsea positioning products that directly compete with SBG Systems and other INS lines carried by Navigation Solutions. It is a direct peer in the marine inertial navigation and hydrographic positioning space.
• Hemisphere GNSS (CNH Industrial): Hemisphere GNSS designs and manufactures GPS compasses, antennas, and receivers that Navigation Solutions resells. It is a direct peer in marine and machine-control positioning, competing in the same OEM and distributor channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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