Marble Automation | Marine & Industry

What Marble Automation | Marine & Industry does

Marble Automation, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Urk, Netherlands, designs and delivers alarm, monitoring, and automation systems for commercial vessels, work ships, luxury yachts, and industrial facilities. The company's flagship product is the MS-2080 Alarm Monitoring and Control System (AMCS), a proprietary ship automation platform that integrates alarm monitoring, power management, machinery control, navigation light control, remote support, and data logging through a tailored human-machine interface developed in-house. The MS-2080 is built per vessel — each system is unique based on the specific equipment, regulatory requirements, and owner preferences — with hardware distributed at strategic locations such as the bridge, main switchboard, and engine room, communicating via Modbus RTU/RS485 and Modbus TCP/IP. Marble also sells a broader product line including the MS421B BNWAS (type-approved to IMO 128(75) and IEC 62616), MF-series fire alarm systems (EN54-2 & 4 and Marine Equipment Directive approved), MS31B UMS system, MS225 Navigation Light Controller (MSC.253(83) compliant), MS325B Emergency Telegraph, MS715B Tachograph (CCNR/RDW certified), and add-on modules covering thruster control, PIR sensing, and Modbus extension.

The company operates on a project-based, quote-driven sales model. Customized MS-2080 systems are sold through direct engagement with sales engineers (Stefan Meun-Visser is the primary contact), configured and commissioned on each vessel, and bundled with hardware and proprietary software as a one-time license plus professional services. Products are sold individually as standalone maritime hardware, supported by a 24/6 service operation that dispatches trained engineers to ports worldwide and coordinates with a network of seven service partners (Alphatron Marine, AMI-Marine, Redcai, Ankkamarine, TechV, Ultran, Yachtica). Customers include shipyards such as Royal Bodewes, Royal T Shipyards, and Next Generation Shipyard for newbuilds, and vessel owners including Meriaura, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia, and Navigare, with a secondary industrial client base (e.g., breweries) using Marble's alarm and control technology outside maritime. The company is privately held, with five employees, no disclosed external funding, and global operating reach through its sales and service partner network.

Name

Marble Automation | Marine & Industry

Legal name

Marble Automation

Website

https://marbleautomation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marble Automation designs and delivers proprietary alarm, monitoring, and automation systems for vessels and industrial facilities, led by its tailor-made MS-2080 ship automation platform, serving shipyards, vessel owners, and select industrial clients worldwide through direct sales and a global service partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Automation Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Safety, Alarm & Monitoring Systems (Fire/Gas, IAS, PA/GA) (IMAJAJAG), Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Navigation, Communications & Integrated Bridge Systems Engineering (IMAJAGAH), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Ship automation systems
• Maritime alarm monitoring
• Bridge watch alarms
• Marine fire detection
• Vessel control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Urk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ship Automation & Alarm Systems (Hardware + Software): Marble Automation designs and delivers alarm, monitoring, and automation systems for vessels. Each MS-2080 system is tailor-made and non-standard, indicating a project-based systems integration revenue model where hardware components (controllers, sensors, panels) and custom software are bundled into a complete ship automation solution.
2. Product Sales (Standalone Maritime Products): Sale of individual maritime products including alarm units (MS10B, MS5B), BNWAS (MS421B), fire alarm panels (MF-series), navigation controllers (MS225), emergency telegraphs (MS325B), tank sounding units (MS808), and other monitoring devices. These are sold as standalone hardware products with type approvals from Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and other classification societies.
3. Service, Maintenance & Remote Support: Marble coordinates service by dispatching trained engineers to ships at ports worldwide, available 24 hours a day, six days a week. Includes remote support for system maintenance and troubleshooting. Service is also provided through a global network of service partners.
4. Engineering & Implementation Services: Software engineers design, build, and implement products on ships and at industrial facilities, including configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting support. Projects involve significant on-site and sometimes international work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marble Automation designs and delivers tailor-made ship automation systems, with the MS-2080 Alarm Monitoring and Control System (AMCS) as the flagship platform integrating alarm monitoring, power management, machinery control, navigation light control, remote support, and data logging. The company also manufactures and sells a complementary line of maritime hardware products (BNWAS, fire alarm panels, navigation light controllers, emergency telegraphs, alarm units, UMS systems, tachographs, and bow thruster controls) and provides global installation, commissioning, remote support, and on-site maintenance services for vessel owners and shipyards.

Product overview

Marble Automation offers a comprehensive portfolio of alarm, monitoring, and automation systems for the maritime sector. The flagship MS-2080 Alarm Monitoring and Control System (AMCS) serves as the core platform, providing complete ship automation including alarm monitoring, power management, machine management, navigation light control, remote support, and data logging. This core platform integrates with a range of dedicated products including: fire alarm systems (MF Series 1-2 Zone and 4-12 Zone Conventional Fire Alarms), alarm units (MS10B 10-channel and MS5B 5-channel), Bridge Watch Alarm System (MS421B with BNWAS selection switch MS422 and PIR sensor), navigation control products (MS225 Navigation Light Controller, MS601B Signal Generator), machinery monitoring (MS808 Tanksounding Unit, MS921B RPM Counter, MS521B Warp Counter), communication systems (MS325B Emergency Telegraph), certification systems (MS715B Tachograph, MS31B UMS System), and extension modules (MS2006-WM Modbus Extension). The MS1100 Thruster Control System provides additional maneuverability control. All products are designed for maritime environments with type approvals from Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and compliance with IMO and IEC standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MS-2080 Ship Automation System (AMCS)
• MS421B Bridge Watch Alarm (BNWAS)
• MF Series 4-12 Zone Conventional Fire Alarm
• MF Series 1-2 Zone Conventional Fire Alarm
• MS10B 10 Channel Alarm Unit
• MS5B 5 Channel Alarm Unit

Quantifiable outcome

• The MS-2080 enables single-screen overview of all main vessel functions, reducing crew cognitive load and search time across different panels.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration30 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Alphatron MarinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlphatron Marine is listed as a service partner of Marble Automation, collaborating to deliver products and services to maritime customers worldwide.
• AMI-MarinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAMI-Marine is a service partner that provides installation, maintenance, and support for Marble Automation products in various maritime regions.
• RedcaisupportingTechnology or IntegrationRedcai operates as a service partner for Marble Automation, extending the company's service network to maritime customers across its operational regions.
• AnkkamarinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAnkkamarine is a maritime service partner collaborating with Marble Automation to provide product support and service delivery to vessel owners.
• TechV (tv-me.com)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTechV is a service partner listed on Marble Automation's partner page, providing service support for the company's maritime automation and alarm products.
• Ult ranssupportingTechnology or IntegrationUlt rans is listed as a service partner of Marble Automation, contributing to the company's global service network for maritime customers.
• YachticasupportingTechnology or IntegrationYachtica is a service partner of Marble Automation, supporting service delivery for Marble's products serving the yacht segment.
• Royal Bodewes ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Bodewes Shipyard is a key shipbuilding partner that has delivered multiple vessels (Aassen Hybrid Series vessels, Sofia VG) equipped with Marble Automation's complete automation packages. The consistent technical setup across vessel series demonstrates a deep, ongoing partnership.
• Royal T ShipyardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal T Shipyards in Harlingen delivered the GADUS 5900 series vessel Hav Leiti with Marble Automation's complete alarm and control system, including UMS, ballast/bilge control, and emergency telegraph. The partnership extends across a four-vessel series.
• Piet Brouwer ElectrotechnologysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPiet Brouwer Electrotechnology cooperated with Marble Automation on the Sofia VG project, contributing to the successful delivery of the vessel's automation package.
• YanmarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationYanmar is listed as a system integration partner compatible with the MS-2080. Marble's automation system integrates with Yanmar engines for monitoring, control, and data communication.
• MTU (Rolls-Royce Power Systems)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMTU is listed as a compatible engine brand for MS-2080 integration, enabling seamless connectivity between MTU propulsion systems and Marble's automation platform.
• WärtsiläsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWärtsilä is listed as a compatible engine for MS-2080 integration, enabling monitoring and control of Wärtsilä propulsion and power systems through Marble's automation platform.
• CaterpillarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCaterpillar engines are compatible with the MS-2080 system, allowing Caterpillar propulsion systems to be monitored and controlled through Marble's automation platform.
• Volvo PentasupportingTechnology or IntegrationVolvo Penta is listed as a compatible engine brand for the MS-2080, enabling integration between Volvo Penta systems and Marble's ship automation platform.
• MasterVoltsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMasterVolt power systems are integrated with Marble's alarm monitoring on vessels such as InselExpress 3, enabling full monitoring and control of the electrical installation through Marble's platform.
• Victron EnergysupportingTechnology or IntegrationVictron Energy is listed as a compatible power solution for MS-2080 integration, enabling monitoring of Victron energy systems through Marble's automation platform.
• LopolightsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLopolight navigation lights are compatible with Marble's MS-2080 and MS225 navigation light control systems, enabling integrated control and monitoring of Lopolight navigation light systems.
• Aventics (Emerson)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAventics pneumatic valve systems are integrated into Marble's ballast and bilge control system on vessels like the Hav Leiti, where the Aventics valve system is connected directly into the Marble control setup for automated water transfer and bilge operations.
• AutronicasupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutronica safety systems are listed as compatible with the MS-2080, enabling integration of Autronica fire and safety products with Marble's automation platform.
• Consilium SafetysupportingTechnology or IntegrationConsilium Safety products are listed as compatible system integrations for the MS-2080, allowing Marble's platform to connect with Consilium's safety and fire detection solutions.
• DeifsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDeif power management and control solutions are compatible with the MS-2080, enabling integration of Deif's energy management systems with Marble's ship automation platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finland-based marine technology group offering engines, propulsion, and increasingly integrated automation and energy management. Already a system-integration partner to Marble via MS-2080, but also a potential competitor on hybrid/electric vessel scopes where Wärtsilä offers end-to-end packages.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Large Norwegian supplier of integrated bridge systems, automation, power, and propulsion controls across naval and commercial shipping. Broad incumbent competing with Marble on larger vessels and integrated bridge/automation scopes where Marble's MS-2080 may be specified as a subsystem.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine automation, power distribution, propulsion, and digital solutions for vessels and ports. Broad incumbent whose marine automation portfolio competes with Marble's MS-2080 especially on larger commercial and hybrid-electric newbuilds.

Direct peers

• Praxis Automation Technology: Leiden, Netherlands-based ship automation specialist offering alarm monitoring, power management, and integrated bridge systems for maritime vessels. Closest direct peer to Marble: same Dutch origin, similar AMCS/proprietary automation platform, same target customers (yards, vessel operators), comparable niche positioning.
• RH Marine: Rotterdam-based system integrator (formerly Imtech Marine) delivering ship automation, integrated bridge, and electrical systems for naval and commercial vessels. Direct peer offering overlapping alarm/control/integration capabilities; larger scale but same Dutch maritime-electronics heritage and similar customer base of European yards.
• AMI Marine: UK-based supplier of marine alarm monitoring, BNWAS, and navigation light systems. Direct peer in BNWAS and small-vessel alarm/automation; also documented as a Marble service partner, indicating product-level overlap and partial cooperation.
• Consilium Safety Group: Swedish supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and safety systems for marine and offshore. Direct peer in maritime safety/alarm equipment; competes with Marble's MF Series fire alarm panels and is also a listed MS-2080 integration partner.
• Böning Automationstechnik: German manufacturer of ship alarm and monitoring systems, propulsion control, and integrated automation. Direct competitor to Marble in the niche of mid-size vessel AMCS, with comparable IMO/class-certified product line and European shipyard customer base.
• Autronica Fire & Security: Norwegian maritime fire detection and safety systems provider (part of Carrier). Direct competitor in marine fire alarm panels; competing for type-approved EN54/MED-certified systems alongside Marble's MF Series.
• Navia Maritime (Norwegian Electric Systems / Hatteland): Nordic provider of ship automation, integrated bridge, and hybrid power systems, including Hatteland Display for maritime HMIs. Direct peer in automation and power management for small/medium commercial vessels; comparable target customers and similar IMO/class certification profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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