What CMC Marine does

CMC Marine S.r.l. is an Italian marine engineering company founded in 2005 by Alessandro Cappiello that designs and manufactures electric stabilization, propulsion, and steering systems for yachts and superyachts from 12 meters to over 80 meters. Its core technology is brushless electric-motor-actuated fin stabilization, protected by EU Patent n. 2172394 (Stabilis Electra, granted January 2012), which displaces the conventional hydraulic architecture used by legacy stabilizer manufacturers. The product portfolio spans four lines: Stabilis Electra (electric fin stabilizers for 18-70m yachts, including SR, HS, and LR variants and the new LR250), Waveless STAB (ultra-compact electric stabilizers for 12m+ boats), Dualis Electra/Hydro (electric and hydraulic bow/stern thrusters with counter-rotating propellers), and Directa (electrically actuated rudder systems), supplemented by the ARGO ride control software and the newly launched ERS (Energy Recovery System) and DC Hi Voltage configuration.

The company monetizes primarily through project-based hardware sales, specified into new yachts at the shipyard engineering stage and through retrofit/refit sales to existing vessels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; systems integrate with major marine electronics MFDs via the proprietary DALI interface (Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine, Navico/Simrad/Lowrance/B&G). Distribution combines direct sales to shipyards, three regional offices (Cascina and Milan in Italy, Poole in the UK, Fort Lauderdale in the USA), and a global network of 30+ certified service and installation centers across 25+ countries. The customer base is concentrated among premium European yacht builders — Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Sunseeker, Mangusta, Heesen, Moonen, Conrad, Codecasa, Rosetti, Azimut, Arcadia — with the company reporting installation on approximately 34% of the world's superyachts. With 90 employees across six facilities and a stated three-year €10 million R&D programme, CMC Marine has indicated that turnover has "more than doubled in the last three years." ISO 9001:2015 certified (RINA, 2017); ownership remains concentrated with the founding Cappiello family.

Name

CMC Marine

Legal name

CMC Marine S.r.l.

Website

https://cmcmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CMC Marine S.r.l. is an Italian-founded (2005) manufacturer of electric fin stabilizers, thrusters, and steering systems for yachts and superyachts from 12m to 80m+, selling primarily to premium European shipyards and the global refit market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine stabilization systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Drives, Gearboxes & Shaftlines (IMAJAHAD), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Electric fin stabilizers
• Yacht stabilization systems
• Marine thruster systems
• Yacht steering systems
• Superyacht motion control

Headquarters

HQ city

Cascina

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Build Equipment Sales: Sale of stabilization systems, thrusters, and steering systems directly to shipyards for installation on new yacht builds. Systems are specified during yacht construction and commissioned with shipyard support.
2. Refit/Retrofit Sales: Sale of systems for installation on existing vessels through global service network and certified installation centers. Includes spare parts, software upgrades, troubleshooting, and full retrofit services.
3. After-Sales Service and Support: Technical support, maintenance, and spare parts through worldwide service network. Includes commissioning assistance and troubleshooting support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CMC Marine manufactures and globally distributes electric fin stabilization systems, bow and stern thrusters, and electrically actuated steering systems for yachts and superyachts ranging from 12 meters to over 80 meters. Flagship lines include the Stabilis Electra electric fin stabilizer family, the compact Waveless STAB line, the Dualis Electra and Dualis Hydro thruster ranges, and the Directa rudder system, complemented by the ARGO ride-control software and the KERS-inspired Energy Recovery System (ERS). The company sells primarily to shipyards for new builds and through a worldwide network of certified service and installation centers for refit and after-sales projects, with over 2,500 systems installed globally.

Product overview

CMC Marine is a global leader in marine stabilization and motion control technologies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrically operated products including fin stabilizers, thrusters, and steering systems for yachts and superyachts ranging from 12 meters to over 80 meters. The core product lines include Stabilis Electra (the world's first electric fin stabilizer system, EU patented), the Waveless STAB line (ultra-compact stabilizers for boats 12m+), Dualis Electra and Hydro thrusters, Directa steering systems, and supporting technologies like ARGO ride control and ERS Energy Recovery System. The products work both independently and can be integrated with each other and with third-party marine electronics systems via the DALI interface. CMC Marine provides stabilization systems, steering equipment, and thrusters aimed at shipyards for new construction and boat owners for refit projects, with over 2,500 systems installed worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stabilis Electra: Pioneering electric fin stabilizer system launched in 2009; first electric stabilization system in the industry.
• Waveless
• Dualis Electra
• Directa
• ARGO
• ERS (Energy Recovery System)

Products and services

• Stabilis Electra World's first and unique electric fin stabilizer with brushless electric motor actuator in place of hydraulic cylinders. For yachts from 18-20 meters up to 60-70 meters. Models include SE40, SE60, SE80, SE120, SE120 xp, SE180, and SE200, plus High Speed (HS), Long Range (LR), and Short Range (SR) variants. Covered by EU Patent n. 2172394.
• Waveless STAB Ultra-compact full-electric stabilizer fin range for yachts from 12 meters in length. Quick and easy installation, zero maintenance, reduced noise, and high reliability. Models include STAB20, STAB25, STAB30, STAB40, STAB50.
• Dualis Electra Wide range of bow and stern thrusters with electric transmission and dual counter-rotating propellers, offering low volume and weight. Power range from 18 kW to 130 kW. Includes the TP (Thruster Pro) and TP+ series with new generation high-efficiency motors.
• Dualis Hydro Wide range of bow thrusters with hydraulic transmission and dual counter-rotating propellers, leveraging the reliability of established hydraulic technology. Power range from 20 to 55 kW.
• Directa Electrically actuated rudder system that allows independent operation along with seamless integration with any autopilot or joystick system. Available in multiple sizes (80, 100, 120, 140, 150).
• ARGO Ride Control Clever ride control system that combines stabilizers and rudders action for optimal course stability, improving comfort, safety, and fuel efficiency.
• ERS Energy Recovery System Energy Recovery System technology inspired by Formula 1 KERS that turns braking energy into cleaner, quieter performance in stabilization, recovering energy when fin stabilizers act as brakes and reusing it during acceleration.
• Global Service Network Worldwide service network providing technical support including spare parts, software upgrades, troubleshooting, and full retrofit services. Service centers across 25+ countries including Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, China, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, and USA.
• Refit Services Comprehensive refit services for installing CMC Marine systems on existing vessels through the global network of certified service and installation centers. Average installation ranges from 1-3 weeks, with unique design enabling 48-hour refits for smaller boats.
• High Voltage DC Configuration High voltage DC power configuration for CMC Marine stabilization systems and thrusters, designed for hybrid yachts or vessels equipped with battery packs and DC buses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-98% roll reduction during navigation, 50-65% at anchor
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

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

• Navico (Simrad, Lowrance, B&G)coreTechnology or Integration · 6 February 2026Integration agreement through DALI interface enabling real-time monitoring and management of fin movements, operating mode settings, and alarm notifications across compatible models. Part of broader technology integration strategy for interconnected service ecosystem.
• GarmincoreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2025New collaboration with leading marine electronics producer. DALI interface integrates CMC Marine stabilization and control systems with Garmin multifunction displays (MFD) for real-time monitoring, mode selection, and alarm management.
• Regione Toscana (Tuscany Region)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 January 2025Internationalization project with Tuscany Region support for increasing presence in northern European, British, and U.S. markets. Includes participation in Cannes Yachting Festival with advertising and consulting services support.
• RaymarinecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2024Integration agreement for stabilization systems with Raymarine displays, expanding the range of compatible marine electronics platforms.
• DometicflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Strategic partnership announced at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 to combine CMC Marine's advanced stabilizer technology with Dometic's Optimus steering systems for enhanced integration.
• FurunocoreTechnology or Integration · 4 April 2024Integration with Furuno multifunction displays and chartplotters. DALI interface allows users to monitor stabilizer operation, select operating modes, and access system information directly from Furuno displays.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2020Partnership for automation solutions. Mitsubishi Electric iQ-R PLC with Simple Motion module drives servo-system solutions for Waveless STAB products, ensuring extreme accuracy in mechanical tray handling.
• WittensteincoreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2020Partnership for precision gearboxes. TP+ HIGH TORQUE gearboxes for high-precision applications and RP+ gearboxes for applications requiring exceptional torsional rigidity in CMC Marine systems.
• SAIM spacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian dealer for CMC Marine products. Handled refit of 28m Falcon 92 MY Aledoutho with Waveless stabilizing system.
• Pasch y CiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish service center and exclusive Waveless distributor for Spain and Portugal. Multiple refit projects including Sunseeker Predator 108 Wanda 2 and Beneteau Swift Trawler 50.
• Marine Service AsiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based company handling yacht refits in Asia. Refitted Azimut 85 M/Y Eleanor with STAB30.
• 360a3 YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish service company refitting Sunseeker Portofino 48 with STAB20.
• BTS MarinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish service company refitting Sunseeker 84 M/Y Kayaman with STAB25.
• Lusben (Viareggio)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerViareggio shipyard handling refit projects including M/Y Baloo installation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Naiad Dynamics: US-based established manufacturer of hydraulic fin stabilization systems for yachts and megayachts. Naiad is the historical incumbent in the same product category CMC Marine addresses with its electric systems, making it the most direct comparison for stabilization technology, customer base (superyacht builders), and pricing dynamics.
• Seakeeper: US-based manufacturer of gyro stabilization systems for yachts and sportfishing boats. Seakeeper competes for the same end-customer use case (motion reduction/comfort) with a different technology (gyro vs fin), and is increasingly specified on yachts across the size ranges CMC Marine addresses.
• Wesmar (Western Marine Electronics): US-based manufacturer of bow/stern thrusters and fin stabilizers for yachts and commercial vessels. Wesmar competes head-to-head with CMC Marine on thruster and stabilization specifications at US and international yards.
• Sleipner Motor (Side-Power): Norwegian-owned manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters with strong presence in the yacht market. Sleipner's thruster portfolio directly overlaps with CMC Marine's Dualis Electra/Hydro lines on the same yacht customers and shipyard channels.
• ABT Marine (ABT-TRAC): US-based manufacturer of fin stabilization systems and bow thrusters for yachts and commercial vessels. ABT-TRAC is a direct competitor in the same fin stabilizer category and a key head-to-head on yacht specifications worldwide.
• Quantum Marine Stabilizers: US-based manufacturer of hydraulic fin and zero-speed stabilization systems. Quantum is a direct competitor in the fin stabilizer category, frequently specified on the same megayacht platforms as CMC Marine.

Broad incumbents

• Dometic: Swedish marine systems company with Optimus steering and joystick control products and a broad marine portfolio. Dometic is both a strategic partner of CMC Marine and a broad incumbent in adjacent marine control systems, with potential to expand into stabilization or compete for integrated helm content.
• Volvo Penta: Swedish marine propulsion and auxiliary systems supplier for yachts and commercial vessels. Volvo Penta is a broad incumbent in marine propulsion and joystick control with overlapping customers (superyacht builders) and potential to bundle stabilization-adjacent offerings.
• ZF Marine: German supplier of marine propulsion systems including gearboxes, drives, and control systems. ZF is a broad incumbent supplying yacht and commercial propulsion components that sit adjacent to CMC Marine's thruster and control offerings.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine systems conglomerate offering propulsion, automation, and integrated ship systems across commercial and large yacht segments. Wärtsilä is a broad incumbent whose automation and control capabilities could compete with CMC Marine's integrated motion-control vision at the megayacht tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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