What Marinelec Technologies does

Marinelec Technologies, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Quimper, Brittany, is a French designer and manufacturer of electronic monitoring and alarm systems for marine vessels. The company produces a portfolio spanning fire detection (PHOENIX V2 addressable, PHILAE conventional), navigation light management (NORMA touchscreen, compact, and mimic panels), safety signaling (AVAS, SIRIUS), emergency telegraph (ORION V3 with powerline communication), bridge watch alarms (LYNX V3S), and multi-channel monitoring systems (MACCS, MTASK). These systems carry regulatory certifications including MED Module B/D, Bureau Veritas Type Approvals, and MMF D361 for fishing vessels under 24m, addressing SOLAS and marine safety compliance across vessel types from small fishing boats to cruise ships.

The business operates a hybrid hardware-plus-services model. Primary revenue derives from hardware sales of safety and monitoring equipment, supplemented by installation and integration services for newbuilds and refits, technical after-sales support, and software/data services through subsidiary Ecomer Data focused on energy efficiency and decarbonization. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on direct engagement with shipyards (Piriou, Chantiers de L'Atlantique, COUACH) and shipowners, regional sales engineers in France, Spain, and Singapore, plus a worldwide network of distributors and installers. Approximately 1,000 ships are equipped annually with 1,000 products manufactured at the Quimper facility; 60% of revenue is domestic and 40% international.

Marinelec is majority-owned by Geoffroy Lacoin, Jean Brossollet, and Henri Le Gallais (70%), with Bpifrance, Mer Invest, UNEXO, and Go Capital as institutional investors. In January 2026, the company joined the FRANCBORD group alongside ENAG and Ecomer Data. The company invests 15% of sales in R&D and is developing next-generation fire detection (FOX) and modernized navigation lighting (NORMA) systems for 2026 release. Approximately 22 employees support operations, with one-third in the engineering Bureau d'Études led by Jean-Marc Autret.

Name

Marinelec Technologies

Legal name

MARINELEC FRANCE

Website

https://marinelec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marinelec Technologies is a French designer and manufacturer of certified electronic monitoring and alarm systems for marine vessels, including fire detection, navigation light management, safety signaling, and bridge watch systems, serving shipyards, shipowners, and integrators across fishing, merchant, naval, offshore, and yacht segments globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Safety Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Safety, Alarm & Monitoring Systems (Fire/Gas, IAS, PA/GA) (IMAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine safety electronics
• Ship fire detection systems
• Marine alarm monitoring
• Navigation light management
• Emergency telegraph systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Quimper

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Equipment Sales: Sale of electronic monitoring and alarm systems including fire detection, monitoring, navigation lights management, safety signals, emergency telegraphs, and BNWAS equipment. Products are sold directly to shipowners, shipyards, and through distributor/partner networks.
2. Installation and Integration Services: Technical installation services for new equipment and retrofit/refit projects on existing vessels, including coordination with local partners and on-site commissioning.
3. After-Sales Services: Technical support, product returns for expertise, and loan equipment services. Provides ongoing maintenance and support to existing installed base.
4. Ecomer Data - Software and Energy Management: Subsidiary Ecomer Data develops and deploys innovative applications to improve operational efficiency and energy performance of ships throughout their lifecycle, reducing emissions and supporting maritime decarbonation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marinelec Technologies designs and manufactures electronic monitoring and alarm systems for the marine industry, with a comprehensive product range covering fire detection (conventional and addressable systems), technical alarm monitoring (multi-channel supervision, flood alarms, tank level), navigation light management (touchscreen, compact, and mimic panels), safety signaling (priority signals, light columns with PLC variants), emergency telegraph for bridge-engine room communication, and bridge navigational watch alarm systems (BNWAS). The company serves shipowners, shipyards, and integrators across fishing, merchant/passenger, service vessel, offshore, naval, and yacht segments. Products are certified to MED, Bureau Veritas, and DNV-GL standards, and are supported by installation, commissioning, and after-sales services.

Product overview

Marinelec Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of electronic monitoring and alarm systems for the marine industry. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive suite of safety and surveillance solutions: fire detection systems (PHILAE conventional and PHOENIX V2 addressable), monitoring/multi-function systems (HYDRA V2 tank level, ALTO 4-channel panel, MACCS 64-channel system, MACCS 8L flood alarms, and MTASK/AMS advanced monitoring), navigation light control (NORMA AFF touchscreen, NORMA CP standard, NORMA SYN mimic panel), safety signaling (AVAS priority signals, AVAS XM engine room, SIRIUS/SIRIUS CPL light columns), emergency telegraph (ORION V3), and bridge watch alarm (LYNX V3S BNWAS). Products serve all maritime sectors including fishing, merchant/passenger, service, offshore, naval, and yacht. The company is developing the next-generation FOX fire detection system and modernized Norma navigation light panel for 2026 release.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecomer Data: Subsidiary focused on software applications for energy efficiency and decarbonization of ships

Products and services

• PHILAE Conventional Fire Detection System Modular conventional fire detection system supporting 4 to 28 zones with up to 32 fire points per zone. Does not require programming and adapts to vessel requirements. Targets shipowners and shipyards needing simple, certified fire detection for vessels of various sizes.
• PHOENIX V2 Addressable Fire Detection System Modular addressable fire detection system with 2 to 16 loops, supporting up to 126 addresses per loop. Features intuitive programming and is designed for larger commercial vessels. Targets shipyards and shipowners needing scalable, addressable fire detection.
• HYDRA V2 Tank Level Indicator Single-tank level indicator with LED display showing analog linear signal for tank level measurement. Easy to use, designed for fuel and water tank monitoring on vessels.
• ALTO Multi-Function Alarm Panel 4-channel multi-function panel for managing up to 4 technical or fire alarms. Compact, simple design without marine certification. Targets small vessels needing basic alarm consolidation.
• MACCS 8L Flood Alarm System 8-channel flood alarm system with line monitoring, compliant with MMF D361 standard for fishing vessels under 24m. Targets fishing vessel operators needing certified bilge/flood detection.
• MACCS 64-Channel Multi-Function Monitoring System 64-channel modular monitoring system for technical alarms, level monitoring, and equipment control. Features pre-defined touchscreen interface with intuitive operation and tool-free programming. Targets commercial vessels needing advanced centralized monitoring.
• MTASK (AMS) Alarm Monitoring System Tailor-made multi-channel multi-function monitoring system for advanced technical alarm management, full surveillance, and equipment control. Features intuitive modular interface with reliable secure access. Targets vessels needing customized, high-channel-count alarm management.
• NORMA AFF Touchscreen Navigation Light Control Touchscreen navigation light control panel managing up to 48 lights with customizable touch screen display. Offers intuitive ergonomics. Targets commercial vessels needing flexible navigation light management.
• NORMA CP Standard Navigation Light Panel Standard navigation light control panel managing up to 14 lights. Compact electronic control panel ready for immediate use. Targets small to mid-size vessels needing simple navigation light control.
• NORMA SYN Mimic Navigation Light Panel Mimic panel navigation light control system managing up to 48 lights with traditional customized control panel. Adapts to specific vessel needs. Targets vessels needing traditional mimic-based navigation light management.
• AVAS XM Engine Room Signaling System Electronic sequencer for priority signals and activation of information column network in engine room. Features intuitive tool-free programming. Targets vessels needing machine space signaling.
• SIRIUS Standard Safety Signaling System Standard machinery space signaling system with information and alarm light columns. Part of the signaling infrastructure for maritime safety. Targets vessels needing basic machinery alarm light columns.
• AVAS Priority Signal System Priority ship signal electronic sequencer for general alarm and foghorn signals. Features customizable signal patterns. Targets vessels needing regulatory safety signaling.
• SIRIUS CPL Power Line Communication Safety Signaling Machine space signaling system using Power Line Communication (PLC) technology for operating information column networks. Features simple wiring and online monitoring capabilities. Targets vessels needing simplified-cabling signaling systems.
• ORION V3 Emergency Telegraph Regulatory safety device for order transmission between wheelhouse and engine room. Uses powerline carrier technology for reliable communication. Targets commercial vessels requiring SOLAS-compliant engine order telegraph.
• LYNX V3S Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) for fishing vessels under 24m. Simple, robust design with compact form factor. Targets small commercial and fishing vessels needing watchkeeping alarms.
• FOX Next-Generation Fire Detection Central Next-generation addressable fire detection central under development featuring a first-of-its-kind touchscreen color HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for enhanced operator ergonomics and readability. Targets shipowners and shipyards seeking advanced addressable fire detection with modernized operator interface.
• Ecomer Data Energy Management Software Subsidiary offering analytical energy meter and software applications designed to reduce consumption and environmental impact of ships. Supports decarbonation efforts throughout the vessel lifecycle. Targets shipowners seeking emissions reduction and energy efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 ships equipped per year across all vessel types from fishing boats to ocean liners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, supporting and key.

• HYBA ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 202510-company consortium including Marinelec Technologies developing hybrid and energy optimization solutions for Atlantic Brittany fishing vessels through R-Fit approach. Funded by Region Bretagne and DGAMPA, targeting propulsion, hydraulics, and fishing gear correlation improvements.
• Franco-Spanish Chamber of Commerce (Madrid)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Business incubator environment in Madrid where Aurélien Joubert-Crawley operates as VIE sales engineer, sharing workspace with approximately 15 other French VIEs from various industries, facilitating networking and experience sharing.
• ConavikeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Historic distributor partner based in Vigo, Spain, representing one of Europe's most significant shipbuilding markets. Conavi distributes Marinelec products to Spanish shipyards and shipowners, supporting the company's strong position in the Spanish market.
• BetexkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Engineering company established in 2001 in Tuzla-Istanbul, Turkey, providing system solutions for shipyards and ship owners including automation, communication, and safety systems. 15-year partnership with Marinelec for fire detection systems. Described as having 'almost perfect' documentation support.
• Servicios Múltiples del SurestekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstaller and distributor based in Veracruz, Mexico, specializing in inspection, maintenance, and certification of onboard safety and rescue equipment. Partner since 2019 for fire detection systems training and installation in Mexican market.
• Actemium Marine ServiceskeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMarine services company based in Concarneau, France, acting as installation and integration partner for Marinelec equipment. Collaborated on Samuel de Champlain dredger refit project, providing on-site expertise for system replacement and integration.
• HansbellsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration and installation partner based in China, collaborating with Marinelec on yacht projects including SPACECAT catamaran for Silver Yachts. Provides local commissioning and customization support for Asian market installations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alphatron Marine (JRC): Marine electronics supplier of integrated bridge systems, navigation aids and BNWAS. Overlaps with Marinelec on bridge watch alarm systems and navigation light management, especially for European commercial and offshore vessels.
• Jotron: Norwegian marine safety electronics manufacturer producing fire detection systems, BNWAS, navigation lights, and safety signaling for merchant, offshore and naval vessels. Directly comparable product range and certification footprint to Marinelec.
• Consilium: Swedish-headquartered specialist in marine fire detection, gas detection, and navigation safety systems serving cruise, commercial and offshore vessels. Most direct head-to-head competitor on fire detection and BNWAS equipment for shipyards globally.
• Unifire: European manufacturer of addressable and conventional fire detection systems including marine-certified variants. Competes in the same MED-certified fire detection niche as PHOENIX V2 and PHILAE.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology and services incumbent delivering integrated ship electrical, automation, and safety solutions. Competes with Marinelec indirectly through vessel-level system integration contracts.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme (Fire Detection): Division of Bosch offering addressable and conventional fire detection panels with marine variants. Competes with PHOENIX V2 and PHILAE through global scale and broader portfolio.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major Norwegian marine technology incumbent offering integrated bridge, automation, and safety systems to commercial, offshore and naval customers. Competes against Marinelec primarily via bundled solutions on large newbuilds.
• Notifier by Honeywell (Marine): Honeywell's fire detection brand with marine-certified addressable panels and global service network. Competes with Marinelec's addressable fire detection range on commercial newbuilds.
• Hensoldt (Kelvin Hughes): European defense and maritime sensor company (including former Kelvin Hughes navigation radar business) supplying integrated bridge and safety systems to naval and commercial customers. Adjacent competitor for safety-critical monitoring and bridge systems.

Emerging players

• Marine Safety Solutions: US-based marine safety equipment provider focused on life-saving appliances, fire detection and emergency signaling for commercial and offshore vessels. Comparable niche specialization with smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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