Woodsons Of Aberdeen

What Woodsons Of Aberdeen does

Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd is a privately held, Aberdeen-based specialist distributor and service provider of marine electronics, founded in 1956 (year_founded field) and operating for more than 70 years according to the company's website. The legal entity is registered in Scotland as a private limited company. The company supplies navigation, communications, and safety equipment from approximately 20 leading manufacturers — including Simrad, JRC, Emtrak, Intellian, Jotron, Marel, Icom, Koden, Hemisphere, Gill, Sodena, Seall, Skipper, Olex, MLD, KNS, Hondex, Sonic-Kaijo, OneWeb, and Starlink — covering radar systems, autopilot controllers, gyro compasses, AIS transponders, echo sounders, sonar, VSAT, satellite TV, communications, and motion-compensated marine weighing systems. The product portfolio spans IMO/SOLAS type-approved commercial-grade equipment (e.g., Simrad AP70 Mk2 autopilot, GC80 gyrocompass, JRC JMR-5400 radar) alongside specialised trawl monitoring systems (ScanBas 365) for the fishing sector.

The company operates four offices across North East Scotland — Goval House in Dyce, Aberdeen (headquarters), plus support offices in Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Lerwick — serving three vertical markets: the fishing industry (primary), commercial oil and gas (primary, via offshore service vessels and rigs), and renewables (offshore wind support vessels). It holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and is authorised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as a Shore Based Maintainer, enabling it to conduct annual GMDSS Radio and AIS surveys on vessels. Revenue is generated through equipment sales (hardware resale on a quote-based model) and recurring service revenue from rentals, maintenance agreements, on-site vessel visits, remote technical support, and compliance surveys. The go-to-market is sales-led, with experienced engineers providing 24/7, 365-day support and assisting customers in equipment selection. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage via [email protected] for quotes. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, subsidiaries, or publicly disclosed management team information appear in the data.

Name

Woodsons Of Aberdeen

Legal name

Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd

Website

https://woodsons.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Woodsons of Aberdeen is a privately held Scottish distributor and service provider of marine electronics, supplying navigation, radar, communications, and safety equipment from leading manufacturers to fishing, offshore oil and gas, and renewables vessels across North East Scotland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electronics Distribution and Service

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (48833)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

Keywords

• Marine electronics
• Marine navigation systems
• GMDSS radio surveys
• Marine communications equipment
• Marine weighing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of marine electronics equipment from various manufacturers including radar systems, autopilots, gyro compasses, AIS, communications equipment, satellite systems, and navigation electronics.
2. Maintenance and Service: Rental and maintenance agreements for marine electronics including internet, satellite communications, marine scales, radars, and plotters. Also includes remote support and on-site vessel visits by engineers.
3. GMDSS Radio Surveys: Annual GMDSS Radio and AIS surveys conducted as authorised Shore Based Maintainers by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Woodsons of Aberdeen is a specialised supplier and service provider of marine electronics to the fishing, commercial oil & gas, and renewables sectors. The company distributes IMO type-approved navigation, communications, VSAT, satellite TV, radar, autopilot, gyro compass, AIS, sonar, echo sounder, and marine weighing equipment from leading manufacturers, supported by in-house engineering, 24/7 technical support, on-site vessel servicing, and authorised GMDSS Radio surveys.

Product overview

Woodsons of Aberdeen operates as a specialized marine electronics supplier serving the fishing, commercial oil & gas, and renewables sectors with over 70 years of industry experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of equipment including Simrad radar systems (R2009 control unit, Halo3 pulse radar antenna), autopilot controllers (AP70 Mk2), gyrocompasses (GC80 Compact Gyro System MK2), AIS transceivers (A200 Class A), and JRC radar systems (JMR-5400). For the fishing industry specifically, Woodsons provides specialized trawl monitoring solutions (ScanBas 365) and marine weighing systems (MARELEC D100 and D6B motion compensated scales). The product range spans navigation, communications, VSAT, satellite TV systems, echo sounders, sonar, chart plotters, and safety equipment. These products are distributed from manufacturers including Simrad, JRC, Emtrak, Icom, Intellian, Koden, and Marel, supported by the company's own engineering team offering 24/7 service and GMDSS radio surveys.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• R2009 Radar Control Unit
• Halo3 Pulse Radar Antenna Solid-state radar with 3-foot open array antenna offering up to 48nm range, Dual Range operation, 48 RPM rotation, MARPA target tracking, and VelocityTrack Doppler technology for collision avoidance. Distributed by Woodsons for commercial marine customers.
• GC80 Compact Gyro System MK2 IMO approved gyrocompass for standard and High Speed Craft applications, providing high accuracy and stability for advanced DP systems needed in offshore industry operations. Distributed by Woodsons for offshore commercial vessels.
• AP70 Mk2 Autopilot Controller IMO/SOLAS compliant autopilot controller for commercial vessels with precision rotary control, up to 6 rudders/thrusters integration, configurable work modes, and navigation steering capabilities. Distributed by Woodsons for SOLAS-regulated commercial vessels.
• JMR-5400 Sea Radar CAT-1 and CAT-2 certified marine radar with 10kW 4ft scanner unit offering enhanced short range detection, AIS and TT functionality, and proprietary signal processing technology for clear target imaging. Distributed by Woodsons for commercial and offshore vessels.
• A200 Class A AIS Transponder SOLAS and EU Inland Waterway certified Class A AIS transponder with integrated colour display, ENC chart support, real-time weather, high performance WiFi, and suitability for harsh marine environments. Distributed by Woodsons for commercial vessel operators.
• ScanBas 365 Trawl Monitoring System Trawl monitoring system with spider graph feature, customizable interface supporting up to 6 monitors, drag and drop configuration, and sensor data display for commercial fishing operations. Distributed by Woodsons for the fishing sector.
• Motion Compensated Scales - D100 Weighing Indicator Intelligent touchscreen weighing system with 0.1% accuracy, 15-inch FHD display, species/quality/size selection, production management software, and label printer connectivity for marine weighing applications on commercial fishing vessels. Distributed by Woodsons.
• Motion Compensated Scales - D6B Weighing Indicator Robust weighing instrument with 0.5 second measurement speed, stainless steel AISI 316L platform, touchscreen LCD display, computer connectivity, and 100 times per second motion compensation for marine catch weighing. Distributed by Woodsons for commercial fishing operators.
• Marine Electronics Maintenance and Service Rental and maintenance agreements covering marine electronics including internet, satellite communications, marine scales, radars, and plotters, with remote support and on-site vessel visits by experienced engineers available 24/7, 365 days per year.
• GMDSS Radio and AIS Surveys Annual GMDSS Radio and AIS surveys carried out by Woodsons as an authorised Shore Based Maintainer under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), for vessels requiring regulatory radio survey certification.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SimradcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Simrad marine electronics including autopilot controllers (AP70 Mk2), radar systems (R2009), gyro compasses (GC80), and Halo pulse radar antennas.
• JRCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes JRC marine radar equipment including the JMR-5400 Sea Radar CAT-1 and CAT-2 systems.
• EmtrakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Emtrak AIS equipment including the A200 Class A AIS transponder.
• IntelliancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Intellian satellite communication systems.
• JotroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Jotron marine electronics equipment.
• HemispherecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Hemisphere marine electronics and positioning systems.
• GillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Gill marine instruments and sensors.
• OneWebcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes OneWeb satellite communication solutions.
• MarelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Marel motion compensated weighing scales (D6B and D100) for marine weighing applications.
• MLDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes MLD marine electronics equipment.
• KNScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes KNS marine electronics equipment.
• SodenacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Sodena marine electronics equipment.
• SeallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Seall marine electronics equipment.
• SkippercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Skipper marine electronics equipment.
• OlexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Olex marine electronics equipment.
• KodencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Koden marine electronics equipment.
• IcomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Icom marine radio and communications equipment.
• HondexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Hondex marine electronics equipment.
• Sonic-KaijocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Sonic-Kaijo marine electronics equipment.
• StarlinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodsons distributes Starlink satellite internet solutions for marine applications.
• Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodsons is authorised by the MCA as Shore Based Maintainers and can carry out annual GMDSS Radio surveys on vessels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Martek Marine: UK-based specialist supplier of marine electronics and safety equipment for offshore, oil and gas and commercial vessel markets, with a comparable sales-and-service model serving overlapping end-customers in the North Sea offshore cluster.
• Intellian: Manufacturer of marine satellite communication antennas (VSAT and Starlink-ready terminals) distributed by Woodsons — competes with other channel partners and increasingly offers direct configuration services to vessel operators in fishing and offshore segments.
• Jotron: Norwegian manufacturer of marine communication and safety equipment (including GMDSS radios) distributed by Woodsons — also sells direct and through distributors into fishing and offshore markets, making it both a partner and a partial channel competitor.
• Hydrosphere: UK distributor of marine electronics, safety equipment and chandlery serving commercial and offshore vessels, with a similar multi-vendor distribution-plus-service model and overlapping navigation and communication product categories.
• Atlas Marine Electronics: Independent UK marine electronics supplier and service provider offering navigation, communication and automation systems to commercial and offshore vessels from similar manufacturer partners, competing head-to-head for fishing and offshore service operators.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine technology incumbent manufacturing navigation, automation, communication and dynamic positioning systems — overlapping with Woodsons' radar, gyro, autopilot and VSAT categories at the OEM level and serving many of the same vessel operators globally.
• Wärtsilä Voyage: Finnish marine solutions business (including Transas) providing navigation, simulation and integrated bridge systems — a much larger incumbent competing with the Woodsons product portfolio at vessel OEM and refit level while serving offshore and commercial vessel customers.
• Navico (Simrad): Parent group of Simrad — Woodsons' principal radar, autopilot and gyro partner — and a commercial marine electronics manufacturer with direct sales and integrator channels that overlaps with Woodsons' customer base and competes at the product level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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