Motortec

What Motortec does

Motortec is a privately held French corporation headquartered at 11 Rue de la Praderie, 06150 Cannes La Bocca, operating as an Authorised Caterpillar Marine Dealer (AMD) and member of the Caterpillar Service Network. The company delivers marine power solutions for yachts and superyachts across the Mediterranean, with a service center at Port Canto, Cannes comprising a 1,000m² facility including a 700m² workshop equipped for complete CAT engine and generator service. Its technical capabilities span borescopic inspections, sea trials, generator load testing up to 110% of rated output, cylinder cut-out testing, fluid analysis, and Classification Society-aligned surveys (Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, Germanischer Lloyd), delivered by factory-trained certified technicians using CAT diagnostic tools and manufacturer-approved procedures.

The business operates three integrated revenue lines: (1) Systems Sales of new CAT propulsion engines, generator sets, and auxiliary engines with installation and commissioning; (2) Service and Maintenance, covering routine maintenance, preventive care, diagnostics, emergency response, and complete engine overhauls delivered both onboard across the French Riviera and at the Cannes workshop; and (3) Parts Sales through both an e-commerce shop with published EUR pricing and direct ordering, covering fuel and oil system components, engine parts, filters and fluids, sea water and cooling system parts, and electrical parts. Pricing on parts is transaction-based per unit; service work is quote-based after assessment.

Motortec serves superyacht owners and captains, major Mediterranean shipyards (MB92 La Ciotat, Monaco Marine, Nautech, IMS), and yacht management companies. Documented customers include M/Y Helios (Oceanco 59m), M/Y NAIA (73.6m, Freire), S/Y Tiara (54m, Alloy Yachts), and M/Y HORIZONS (70m, Lurssen), with multi-year service relationships and 24/7 emergency response including on-site arrival within one hour and diagnostic-to-sea-trial completion in under 72 hours.

Name

Motortec

Legal name

MOTORTEC

Website

https://motortecpower.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering Services

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Generators, Alternators & Power Electronics (Gen-sets, VFDs, converters) (IMAJAHAI), Propulsion, Power & Energy Systems Design (Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Fuels) (IMAJAGAE), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Marine engine service
• Caterpillar dealer
• Yacht maintenance
• Marine power generation
• Marine spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of genuine Caterpillar marine engine parts, generator parts, filters, fluids, and components through their e-commerce parts shop. Products include fuel and oil system parts, engine parts, filters and fluids, sea water and cooling system components, and electrical parts. Revenue is transaction-based with prices listed per item.
2. Service and Maintenance: Marine engine and generator service including routine maintenance, preventive care, diagnostics, repairs, emergency support, and complete overhauls. Services delivered by certified CAT technicians at customer locations across the Mediterranean or at their Cannes service center.
3. Systems Sales: New CAT marine engine and generator sales, installation, and commissioning for yacht propulsion and power generation. Includes full engine refits, upgrades, and power system integration for superyachts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Motortec is an Authorised Caterpillar Marine Dealer selling CAT propulsion engines, generator sets, and auxiliary engines, while delivering authorized service, maintenance, and complete overhauls for CAT marine power plants on yachts and superyachts across the Mediterranean. The company also runs an e-commerce parts shop supplying genuine CAT fuel/oil, engine, cooling, filtration, and electrical components, complemented by 24/7 emergency callout and field service operations.

Product overview

Motortec is an Authorised Caterpillar Marine Dealer offering a comprehensive marine power solutions portfolio for yachts in the Mediterranean. The company operates three integrated service lines: Systems Sales (new CAT propulsion engines, generator sets, and auxiliary engines), Service and Maintenance (diagnostics, repairs, overhauls, and emergency services), and Part Sales (genuine CAT spare parts across all engine systems). The parts portfolio includes fuel and oil system components, engine parts (gaskets, mounts, belts, turbochargers, cylinder heads, pistons/liners), filters and fluids (oil, fuel, air, CCV filters, DEO engine oil, coolant), sea water and cooling system parts (zincs, impellers, pumps, thermostats, coolers), and electrical parts (starters, alternators, solenoids, relays, wiring harnesses, sensors, batteries). The service division provides marine engine diagnostics, boroscopic inspections, engine/generator surveys (compliant with Lloyd's, Bureau Veritas, RINA, Germanischer Lloyd), and full refit capabilities for propulsion systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Systems Sales Sales of new Caterpillar (CAT) propulsion engines, generator sets, and auxiliary engines for yachts across the Mediterranean, including installation and commissioning for new builds and refits.
• Service and Maintenance Comprehensive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and emergency services for CAT marine engines and generators — from routine preventive care to complete overhauls — delivered by certified CAT technicians at customer locations across the Mediterranean or at the Cannes service center.
• CAT Marine Power Generation Sales, installation, and maintenance of marine generator sets providing onboard power for yacht navigation, HVAC, and guest amenities.
• Engine and Generator Reconditioning Top-end repairs and complete overhauls for CAT engines and generators, delivered either onboard or at the Cannes service centre, including block replacement and major component reconditioning.
• Marine Engine Diagnostics Advanced diagnostics using Caterpillar diagnostic systems to identify engine and generator issues, including performance evaluation via sea trials, parameter recordings, generator load tests, and cylinder cut-out testing.
• Boroscopic Inspections Non-invasive internal engine inspection using borescope/videoscope camera technology to assess cylinder liners, piston heads, valves, valve seats, fuel injector spray patterns, and turbochargers without major disassembly.
• Engine and Generator Surveys Pre-purchase and periodic marine surveys for CAT engines and generators, compliant with Classification Society standards including Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, and Germanischer Lloyd, with instrumented sea trials and load bank testing up to 110%.
• CAT Yacht Marine Propulsion Engine Refit Complete propulsion engine replacement and upgrade services including design, engine selection, mechanical integration, and commissioning for CAT-powered yachts.
• C18 CAT Engine Block Replacement Complete replacement of Caterpillar C18 engine blocks, demonstrating full engine overhaul capabilities on CAT marine engines.
• Fuel and Oil System Parts Genuine CAT fuel pumps, injectors, oil pumps, coolers, O-rings, hoses, and related components for fuel and lubrication systems on marine engines.
• Engine Parts Genuine CAT engine components including gaskets, gasket kits, O-rings, engine mounts, belts, turbochargers, cylinder heads, pistons, and liners for marine engines.
• Filters & Fluids

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency repair completed from diagnostic to sea trial in under 72 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Caterpillar MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationMotortec is an Authorised Caterpillar Marine Dealer (AMD) and member of the Caterpillar Service Network. This partnership provides access to CAT diagnostics, technical updates, genuine parts supply, and manufacturer-approved servicing procedures. The relationship enables Motortec to provide warranty-compliant maintenance for CAT marine engines and generators, ensuring yacht owners receive factory-supported service that protects engine reliability and warranty coverage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• MB92 La Ciotat: Large superyacht refit shipyard located in La Ciotat on the French Riviera - one of Motortec's named shipyard clients. Peer in serving the same Mediterranean superyacht refit ecosystem, though focused on hull/painting refits rather than engine specialization.
• Palmer Johnson Power Systems: Marine engine distributor and service provider for yachts in the U.S. Similar authorized-dealer-and-service business model to Motortec, focused on the Great Lakes and U.S. yacht market.
• RYBARCH (Rybovich): U.S.-based superyacht refit and marine service facility. Comparable business model (full-service superyacht yard with engine and propulsion service capabilities) but operating primarily in the U.S. East Coast market rather than the Mediterranean.

Direct peers

• Cummins: Diesel and marine engine manufacturer with authorized marine dealer/service network. Competes with Caterpillar in yacht and commercial marine power, making its dealer ecosystem a close functional peer.
• Bond Technology Group (Caterpillar Marine): Other authorized Caterpillar Marine Dealer providing parallel engine service and parts to yachts - the closest functional peer since both firms execute the same AMD role under the CAT marine network.
• MTU (Rolls-Royce Power Systems): Major marine propulsion OEM with its own authorized service network for yachts and commercial vessels. Direct peer offering engine sales, MRO, and genuine parts - competing for the same Mediterranean superyacht service work.
• Volvo Penta: Marine engine OEM with a global authorized dealer/service network performing the same function as Motortec but for Volvo marine engines. Direct functional peer in marine propulsion sales, service, and parts distribution.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Marine propulsion OEM serving yachts and commercial vessels with a global service network. Direct peer on the engine-MRO side of Motortec's business.

Others

• International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) directory members: Industry directory and certification body for yacht service professionals - relevant ecosystem participant that channels customer referrals and sets service standards for firms like Motortec.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motortecpower

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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