MaKMed

What MaKMed does

MaKMed (legal entity: Moteurs Marine Méditerranée / MMM) is a privately held marine propulsion services company headquartered at 25 avenue Gaston Castel, 13016 Marseille, France. The company operates as the official representative for MaK marine engines in France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, and provides authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for MaK and ABC marine engines, Napier and KBB turbines, and Berg Propulsion propulsion systems. Service delivery is anchored by a specialized MaK workshop in Marseille, supplemented by 24/7 on-site technician intervention across the four-country territory. The customer base consists of ship owners and shipping operators requiring marine engine maintenance, turbine servicing, propulsion system support, and spare parts supply; the company emphasizes rapid response and lifecycle support across the engine asset base.

The company generates revenue through four principal streams: professional services for engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (in-workshop or on-site); spare parts supply (new and refurbished); an exchange programme in which customers trade worn components for rebuilt units; and propulsion system services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through direct consultation with enterprise customers, with parts pricing and delivery times made available via the Engenius service portal. MaKMed's go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with direct engagement of ship owners and operators across the Mediterranean and North African maritime markets; the marketing footprint is limited to a corporate website, the Engenius self-serve portal, and direct sales activity. The business operates as part of the Bolier affiliate network under Pon Holdings B.V., drawing on parent organizational structure and shared resources.

Direct headcount is reported at 6 employees, which understates the operational footprint given the multi-country territory and 24/7 service commitment; the entity evidently relies on shared Bolier/Pon Holdings resources for technician capacity, parts logistics, and back-office functions. MaKMed holds no AI/ML capabilities of note, with the Engenius portal serving as a transactional digital platform rather than an AI-enabled system. Ownership rests ultimately with Pon Holdings B.V. (a Dutch conglomerate), and no funding rounds, M&A activity, regulatory actions, or public listing indicators are present in the source data.

Name

MaKMed

Legal name

Moteurs Marine Méditerannée (MMM)

Website

https://makmed.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MaKMed is the official MaK marine engine service representative for France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, providing maintenance, repair, overhaul, and spare parts for MaK, ABC engines, Napier and KBB turbines, and Berg Propulsion systems to ship owners and operators. It operates a Marseille workshop and 24/7 on-site field service across the four-country territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engine & Propulsion Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters) (IMAJAFAC), Electrical, Automation & Navigation MRO (Power, Controls, Comms, ECDIS/Radar) (IMAJAFAD), Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Marine engine maintenance
• Marine propulsion services
• Ship engine overhaul
• Marine turbine repair
• Spare parts supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for marine engines and turbines performed in Marseille workshop or on-site at customer locations.
2. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of new and refurbished spare parts for MaK engines and related equipment.
3. Exchange Programme: Exchange programme allowing customers to exchange worn components for rebuilt units.
4. Propulsion Services: Propulsion system services including installation, maintenance and repair.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MaKMed (Moteurs Marine Méditerranée) provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for marine diesel engines and turbines, acting as the official representative for MaK and ABC engines, Napier and KBB turbines, and Berg Propulsion systems in France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The company also supplies original spare parts and operates an Engine Exchange Programme, supported by on-site intervention and a centralised workshop in Marseille.

Product overview

MaKMed is a marine engine service company operating as part of Bolier, providing maintenance, repair, overhaul, and spare parts services for MaK and ABC marine engines, Napier & KBB turbines, and Berg Propulsion systems across France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The company operates a specialized workshop in Marseille and offers on-site technician interventions. Its service portfolio includes Engine Maintenance & Overhaul, an Exchange Programme for parts, Turbines service, Propulsion service, and a Spare Parts supply operation. The Engenius Service Portal provides digital access to service project tracking and parts ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MaK and ABC Marine Engine Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Complete maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for MaK and ABC marine diesel engines, delivered under OEM licence to commercial ship owners, vessel operators, and shipyards operating vessels in France and the Maghreb.
• Napier and KBB Marine Turbine Service Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Napier and KBB marine turbines, delivered as the official representative in France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia to ship operators and naval/defence customers.
• Berg Propulsion Service Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Berg marine propulsion systems, delivered under OEM licence to ship owners and operators in France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
• Engine Exchange Programme Pre-prepared exchange engines and components provided to customers as a rapid replacement for engines removed for overhaul, minimising vessel downtime during major service events.
• Original Spare Parts Supply Supply of original OEM spare parts for MaK, ABC, Napier, KBB, and Berg propulsion products, sourced through authorised channels and delivered to ship owners, operators, and shipyards in France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
• On-Site Field Service (24/7) Round-the-clock mobile on-site service teams dispatched to vessels and shipyards across the four-country coverage area for emergency repairs, planned maintenance, and technical support.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• BoliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBolier is the parent company of MaKMed. MaKMed operates as part of Bolier to maintain and repair MaK and ABC marine engines, Napier and KBB turbines. Bolier provides the organizational structure and brand association for the marine service operations in France and North Africa.
• Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaKMed is the official representative for MaK engine supply, spare parts, and services in France, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. MaK is the original equipment manufacturer whose products MaKMed services and supports.
• ABC (Adler-Blue-Crown)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaKMed provides maintenance and repair services for ABC marine engines as part of its authorized service capabilities. ABC is an engine brand within the maritime propulsion market.
• NapiermajorTechnology or IntegrationMaKMed provides turbine maintenance and repair services for Napier turbines. Napier is a turbine manufacturer whose products are serviced by MaKMed's expert technicians.
• KBB (Kawasaki Birchmier Brown)majorTechnology or IntegrationMaKMed provides turbine services for KBB turbines as part of its specialized expertise. KBB is a turbine manufacturer whose products are supported by MaKMed.
• Berg PropulsionmajorTechnology or IntegrationMaKMed has in-house expertise regarding Berg Propulsion propulsion systems, providing maintenance and service support for this propulsion brand.
• Pon Holdings B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoteurs Marine Mediterranée (MaKMed) is part of Pon Holdings B.V. and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Pon is the ultimate parent company providing organizational structure and governance for MaKMed's operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine engine OEM and lifecycle services incumbent operating a vast network of service hubs and digital platforms (Expert Services, Online Services) that overlaps directly with MaKMed's MRO, parts, and field-service offerings for shipowners.
• Caterpillar Marine: Marine engine and propulsion OEM offering dealer-based service, parts, and digital monitoring for commercial marine customers; competes with MaKMed for shipowner service spend and is the current MaK brand owner via its Marine Power business.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Original marine engine manufacturer and parent of the MaK brand historically; competes with MaKMed at the service level through its own PrimeServ network, providing engine MRO, spare parts, and digital service platforms to shipowners globally.

Others

• Pon Holdings: Ultimate parent conglomerate of MaKMed and a major marine, mobility, and industrial group; comparable as an ecosystem participant given its scale and strategic control over MaKMed's capital allocation, branding, and territory decisions.

Direct peers

• Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC): Manufacturer of ABC medium-speed marine engines that MaKMed is authorized to service; ABC also operates its own service network, making it both a partner brand and a direct competitor for ABC engine MRO in MaKMed's territory.
• KBB (Kawasaki Birchmier Brown) Turbochargers: Manufacturer of marine turbochargers supported by MaKMed's turbine service capability; KBB also runs its own service network, overlapping with MaKMed for turbocharger MRO on marine engines in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
• Bolier: Direct parent and sister organization of MaKMed providing the same MaK, ABC, Napier, and KBB engine and turbine service model across broader European territories; effectively the same business at group level and the most directly comparable entity.
• Berg Propulsion: Manufacturer of marine propulsion systems (thrusters, gearboxes) supported by MaKMed's in-house expertise; Berg also maintains its own service partners globally, positioning it as a direct peer for propulsion system service revenue.

Regional players

• Veth Propulsion: Netherlands-based marine propulsion manufacturer with European service coverage; comparable to MaKMed's propulsion services business and serves overlapping European shipowner customers, though with limited presence in North Africa.

Emerging players

• Reintjes GmbH: Marine gearbox and propulsion system manufacturer with its own service network; competes with MaKMed's Berg Propulsion service line for shipowner maintenance contracts in adjacent propulsion niches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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