What Maritech SAS does

Maritech SAS, founded in 1987 and headquartered at 293 rue Alain Bajac in Pertuis (Vaucluse, France), is a privately-held French Société par Actions Simplifiée specializing in maritime and oceanographic instrumentation. Over 37 years the company has built a comprehensive portfolio spanning wave measurement (radar, pressure, buoy-based swell sensors), bathymetry (single-beam, dual-frequency and multibeam echo sounders, celerimeters and survey software), acoustic sonar (multi-beam imaging sonars, side-scan sonars, mechanical profiling), sampling equipment (sediment grabs, plankton nets, water bottles, hydrocarbon kits, laboratory chambers), high-precision sensors (Digiquartz pressure, AMT multiparameter CTD, turbidity and Doppler radar), underwater imaging (SubC Rayfin and TRiOCam cameras, Aquorea/TRiOLight LED lights, lasers, 3D photogrammetry) and GNSS/INS positioning (Hemisphere, SBG Systems). Maritech functions primarily as a value-added distributor and systems integrator rather than an OEM, combining products from a dozen recognized technology partners into validated turnkey solutions for environmental agencies, hydrographic services, port authorities, research institutes (CNRS, Ifremer, CEA, IRD, SHOM, Météo France, Cerema), defense contractors (Naval Group, Thales, Exail) and energy and offshore-industrial buyers (EDF, CNR, France Energie Marine, Louis Dreyfus Travocean).

The company makes money by selling specialized scientific instruments and integrated solutions through direct B2B project-based engagements. Pricing is not published; quotes are obtained via the website contact form and tailored to each project, with multi-year contracts typical and revenue derived from hardware sales of sensors, sonars, navigation systems, sampling equipment and associated software. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by technical content marketing (.pdf datasheets, project case studies), trade-show participation (Oceanology International London, Les Journées Drones & Cap') and an active French-language website (www.maritech.fr) that serves as both product catalog and lead-generation channel. Geographic scope at present is overwhelmingly French/European with documented French export accounts (Mobilis SAS, Hydro-Tech Multibeam partnership announced December 2025) and no other international subsidiaries, channel partners or M&A activity disclosed. The company is independently owned with a registered share capital of €4,000, no external funding rounds and no parent company, and operates as a small owner-managed specialist with a single named contact in legal filings.

Name

Maritech SAS

Legal name

MARITECH

Website

https://maritech.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maritech SAS is a French privately-held maritime instrumentation distributor and systems integrator, founded 1987 and based in Pertuis. It supplies oceanographic, hydrographic and underwater-imaging equipment from technology partners to French research institutes, defense contractors and offshore-energy operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oceanographic Instrumentation

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD), Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE), Data Management, LIMS & Compliance Software (ELN, eDMS, reporting automation) (EUANAJAE)

Keywords

• Oceanographic instruments
• Hydrographic survey equipment
• Marine measurement systems
• Underwater imaging technology
• Bathymetric survey tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Pertuis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oceanographic and Hydrographic Instrument Sales: Maritech generates revenue through the sale of specialized maritime scientific instruments and equipment. The company acts as a distributor and integrator of branded oceanographic, hydrographic, and underwater imaging products, providing complete solutions to scientific, industrial, and government customers. Revenue is derived from hardware sales of sensors, sonars, navigation systems, sampling equipment, and associated software, typically as project-based or repeat B2B transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maritech SAS distributes and integrates specialized maritime scientific instruments — wave measurement sensors, bathymetric echo sounders and survey software, underwater imaging systems (cameras, lighting, lasers, 3D photogrammetry), acoustic sonars, oceanographic sensors and pressure/depth instruments, environmental sampling equipment, and GNSS/inertial navigation systems. The company combines products from globally recognized technology partners into complete validated solutions for marine science, hydrography, port safety, and offshore operations. Sales are project-based B2B transactions handled through direct quotation, technical datasheets, and consultation.

Product overview

Maritech SAS is a maritime instrumentation company with over 37 years of experience providing a comprehensive portfolio of oceanographic and underwater instruments. The company does not offer a single unified product but rather a multi-category solution portfolio organized into seven main product lines: (1) Wave measurement solutions including radar sensors, pressure-based wave gauges, and directional wave buoys (DWR series); (2) Bathymetry solutions comprising survey software (BEAMWORKX, HYDROMAGIC), speed logs, sound velocity sensors, and single-beam, dual-frequency, and multibeam echo sounders (PA500, Z-AXIS, MS400 series, MS8240); (3) Sampling equipment including sediment samplers (Ekman, Ponar, Van Veen grabs, corers), plankton nets (Bongo, Manta, WP2, deep-sea nets), water bottles (Niskin, Van Dorn, Ruttner), and laboratory analysis tools (Utermöhl packs, counting chambers); (4) Acoustic sonar solutions including mechanical scanners (Super SeaKing), multi-beam imaging sonars (Micron Gemini, Gemini 720ik/720is/1200ik), and side scan sonars (Pulsar, GeoScan, CM2, SS4090); (5) Sensor instrumentation including Digiquartz pressure sensors/transmitters (Series 1000/2000/6000/8000/9000), temperature sensors (XP-P, Enduro APT, Ultimodem), multi-parameter sensors (AMT CO2, conductivity, oxygen, pH, redox), hydrological sensors (LX-80 radar, RSS-2 Doppler), and turbidity instruments (Aqualogger, Aquascat); (6) Underwater imaging including 3D photogrammetry (UScanner 3D), underwater cameras (Rayfin, TRiOCam series), LED lighting (Aquorea, TRiOLight), and laser systems (MantaRay, Skate MK2); (7) Navigation and positioning including GNSS antennas (A25/A42/A43/A45/A631/S631, Vector V200/V500), and inertial navigation systems (Apogee, Ekinox, Ellipse, Navsight series from SBG Systems). These product families are sold both individually and as integrated systems to environmental agencies, universities, research institutes, and industrial clients in engineering, defense, energy, and renewable energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wave Guide Onboard Radar Wave Sensor Onboard radar-based wave measurement sensor providing real-time monitoring of wave height, period, and direction for maritime safety and offshore operations.
• Wave Guide 5 Hauteur Marée Radar Sensor Radar sensor for measuring wave height and tide levels in maritime environments.
• Wave Guide 5 Directionnelle Radar Sensor Directional radar sensor measuring wave height, period, and direction simultaneously.
• Wave Gauge Blue Autonomous Wave Sensor Autonomous wave sensor using pressure technology for measuring wave characteristics in various marine conditions.
• Wave Gauge Autonomous Pressure Sensor Autonomous wave sensor for real-time wave monitoring using pressure measurement technology.
• DWR4-ACM Directional Wave Buoy Directional wave buoy for measuring wave height, period, and direction in open sea conditions.
• DWR-G Directional Wave Buoy Directional wave buoy for marine environmental monitoring and wave data collection.
• DWR-G4 Directional Wave Buoy Fourth-generation directional wave buoy with enhanced measurement capabilities.
• MKIII Wave Buoy Third-generation wave measurement buoy for oceanographic research and coastal monitoring.
• BEAMWORKX Bathymetric Software Software solution for bathymetric data processing and seabed topography analysis.
• HYDROMAGIC Hydrographic Survey Software Hydrographic survey software for processing bathymetric data from various sonar systems.
• AML-3 RTS and LGR Speed Log and Attitude Sensor Underwater velocity sensor system with real-time data transmission for vessel navigation and positioning.
• AML-1 SV Sound Velocity Sensor Sound velocity sensor for calibrating multibeam echo sounders and improving depth measurement accuracy.
• PA500 Single-Beam Echo Sounder Single-beam echo sounder for depth measurement and seabed profiling in hydrographic surveys.
• Z-Axis 2F Plus Dual-Frequency Echo Sounder Dual-frequency single-beam echo sounder with enhanced depth range and resolution capabilities.
• Z-Axis 2F Dual-Frequency Echo Sounder Dual-frequency single-beam echo sounder for variable depth survey applications.
• MS8240 Multibeam Echo Sounder High-performance multibeam echo sounder for detailed seabed mapping and underwater object detection.
• MS400PW Portable Multibeam Echo Sounder Portable multibeam echo sounder for shallow water hydrographic surveys.
• MS400C All-in-One Multibeam Echo Sounder All-in-one multibeam echo sounder with integrated sensors and processing for comprehensive seabed surveys.
• Ekman Sediment Grab Sampler Ekman grab sampler for collecting sediment samples from soft seabed environments.
• Ponar Sediment Grab Ponar sediment grab for sampling cohesive and non-cohesive sediments in marine environments.
• Van Veen Sediment Grab Van Veen grab sampler for collecting undisturbed sediment samples in freshwater and marine environments.
• Sediment Corer Sediment coring device for collecting vertical sediment profiles in sandy substrates.
• Bongo Plankton Net Double plankton net system for simultaneous collection of two plankton samples at different mesh sizes.
• Manta Plankton Net Surface plankton sampler with rectangular frame for collecting microplankton and mesoplankton.
• Deep-Sea Plankton Net Deep-sea plankton net for collecting microplankton at depths up to 4000 meters with automated rosette opening/closing.
• Niskin Water Sampling Bottle Non-metallic water sampling bottle with latex spring closure for collecting water samples at specific depths.
• Van Dorn Water Sampling Bottle Horizontal water sampler for collecting samples at different depths with natural water circulation design.
• Ruttner Water Sampling Bottle Water sampler for precise depth-specific water collection with non-metallic interior.
• Hydrocarbon Oil Sampling Kit Hydrocarbon sampling kit with Teflon net for collecting oil and hydrocarbon films from water surface.
• Utermöhl Phytoplankton Analysis Pack Complete kit for quantitative phytoplankton analysis using the Utermöhl sedimentation method.
• Super SeaKing DFP Mechanical Scanning Sonar Dual-frequency mechanical scanning sonar profiler with enhanced resolution and reduced side lobes.
• Micron Gemini Multi-beam Imaging Sonar Compact multi-beam sonar with 90° field of view and 50m range, designed for small AUVs and ROVs.
• Gemini 1200ik Multi-beam Sonar Dual-frequency multi-beam sonar operating at 720kHz and 1200kHz for long-range detection and high-resolution short-range imaging.
• Gemini 720ik Multi-beam Sonar High-frequency multi-beam sonar with 512 beams at 720kHz, 0.25° angular resolution, and 120m maximum range for ROV and AUV applications.
• Gemini 720is Multi-beam Sonar Multi-beam sonar with 512 beams at 720kHz, 120° field of view, and 30Hz refresh rate for real-time underwater imaging.
• Pulsar Side Scan Sonar Side scan sonar system using a robust towfish for detailed acoustic imaging of the seabed.
• GeoScan Side Scan Sonar High-definition dual-frequency side scan sonar (300/600 kHz) with dynamic focusing and automatic equalization for underwater inspection.
• CM2 Side Scan Sonar Professional side scan sonar with selectable frequencies (100, 325, 780 kHz) for seabed mapping and underwater object detection.
• FGM3D UW Magnetometer Tri-axial fluxgate magnetometer with <15 pT/√Hz noise level for detecting magnetic anomalies in underwater environments.
• Digiquartz Broadband Barometers High-precision broadband barometer with ±0.08 hPa accuracy for meteorological, aerospace, and climate research applications.
• Digiquartz Series 2000 Pressure Transducer High-precision quartz pressure transducer with 0.01% typical accuracy and parts per billion resolution for demanding applications.
• Digiquartz Series 8000 Depth Sensor Depth sensor using Digiquartz technology for underwater depth measurement with exceptional accuracy and stability.
• Digiquartz Series 9000 Smart Pressure Transmitter Smart pressure transmitter with 20 pressure ranges from 15 to 40,000 psia and RS232/RS485 dual interfaces.
• XP-P Multi-parameter Sensor Temperature, pressure, and tilt sensor with inductive telemetry for real-time data transmission over mooring cables.
• Ultimodem XP Underwater Modem Inductive telemetry modem system for real-time underwater communication over plastic-jacketed steel cables up to 6 km.
• AMT CO2 Optical Sensor Optical CO2 sensor for dissolved carbon dioxide measurement up to 1000m depth using NDIR technology.
• AMT pH Deep Sea Sensor pH sensor with glass electrode and reference electrode in titanium housing for deep sea applications up to 6000m.
• AMT Oxygen Deep Sea Sensor Amperometric dissolved oxygen sensor with replaceable membrane for long-term monitoring at 2000/6000m depth.
• LX-80 W-band Radar Water Level Sensor W-band FMCW radar sensor (77-81 GHz) for non-contact water level measurement with 5° beam angle.
• RSS-2-300WL Doppler Radar Sensor K-band Doppler radar for water flow velocity and level measurement with METAS certification.
• Aqualogger 310TY Turbidity Logger Compact turbidity logger with optical backscatter sensor measuring 0-10,000 FTU with integrated temperature and pressure sensors.
• AQUAscat Acoustic Sediment Profiler High-frequency acoustic sediment profiler measuring backscatter from suspended sediments at ranges up to 10m.
• UScanner 3D Underwater Photogrammetry System Underwater photogrammetric camera for 3D modeling of underwater assets with real-time 3D point cloud and cloud processing.
• Rayfin Benthic 6000M Underwater Camera Intelligent underwater camera from SubC Imaging capable of 6000m depth with 4K, HD, and IP video options.
• TRiOCAM-IPD IP Underwater Camera High-resolution IP underwater camera with integrated lighting, 4000m/6000m depth rating, supporting H.264/H.265/ONVIF/RTSP protocols.
• Aquorea White LED Underwater Light White LED underwater light delivering up to 15,000 lumens with 32,000 lumen strobe output, rated to 6000m.
• Skate MK2 Underwater Laser Class 3B underwater laser with 520nm green wavelength, rated to 6000m depth for ROV camera mounting.
• GNSS A45 Multi-GNSS Precision Antenna Multi-GNSS precision antenna with millimeter accuracy and aluminum base pre-treated for marine environments.
• Vector V500 GNSS Smart Antenna High-precision Hemisphere GNSS smart antenna with professional-level accuracy for agriculture, marine, and SIG mapping applications.
• Navsight Inertial Navigation System Series SBG Systems Navsight inertial systems combining IMU with GNSS receiver for complete navigation solutions in marine and offshore operations.
• Ellipse IMU Series SBG Systems inertial measurement units offering attitude, heading, and navigation solutions with various accuracy levels.

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hydro-Tech MultibeamcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Maritech announced a new partnership with Chinese company Hydro-Tech Multibeam, specialized in hydrography and underwater exploration. Through this partnership, Maritech enriches its technical offering with high-performance multibeam equipment. Hydro-Tech Multibeam products are now available through Maritech, extending Maritech's portfolio in seabed mapping and underwater exploration solutions.
• Mobilis SAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritech collaborated with Mobilis SAS on the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille boat-gate safety project. Maritech installed wave radar sensors, recovered wind data from existing anemometers, and set up light signaling. Mobilis was listed as a co-intervenant on the project, indicating joint delivery of a turnkey maritime safety solution.
• SubC ImagingcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes SubC Imaging products including the Rayfin Benthic 6000M (6,000m depth-rated underwater camera) and Rayfin Coastal BPC. SubC imaging technology provides high-quality underwater visual data for scientific and industrial inspection applications.
• TritechcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes the full Tritech sonar product line including Gemini multi-beam sonars (720ik, 720is, 1200ik), Micron Gemini, and the MicronNav navigation system for ROV/AUV tracking. These products are central to Maritech's underwater sonar and imaging portfolio.
• SBG SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes SBG Systems products including the Navsight, Ellipse, Apogee, and Ekinox series of inertial measurement units (IMU/AHRS/INS). These inertial navigation systems provide high-precision heading, roll, pitch, and heave data for marine and offshore applications.
• Hemisphere GNSScoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes Hemisphere GNSS products including the A25, A42, A43, A45, A631, S631 GNSS antennas and the Vector V200 and V500 smart antennas. These multi-GNSS receivers provide centimeter-level positioning accuracy for marine, land, and survey applications.
• Paroscientific (Digiquartz)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes Paroscientific Digiquartz pressure sensors and transmitters including the Series 2000, 6000, 9000, and 1000, as well as broadband barometers. These are industry-reference instruments for precision underwater pressure measurement used in sea level monitoring, geophysical applications, and oceanographic research.
• Sea-Bird Electronics / S9coreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes S9 (Sea-Bird Electronics) products including the Ulti-modem inductive telemetry system, compatible with Sea-Bird CTD systems. This enables real-time underwater data communication over mooring cables, supporting long-duration oceanographic deployments.
• GeoAcousticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes GeoAcoustics sonars including the GeoScan 2361 dual-frequency side-scan sonar and the Super SeaKing DFP dual-frequency profiling sonar. These products are used for high-resolution seabed imaging and hydrographic survey applications.
• AMT GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes AMT GmbH oceanographic sensors including pH sensors (shallow water and deep sea), dissolved oxygen sensors, conductivity sensors, CO2 sensors, redox sensors, and laboratory sensors. These multiparameter sensors complement Maritech's CTD and water quality monitoring solutions.
• GeoLuxcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes GeoLux products including the LX-80 and LX-80-10Hz radar water level sensors and the RSS-2-300W/WL Doppler radar sensors for river flow measurement. These instruments are used for hydrological monitoring, flood warning, and water management applications.
• SeaTRiO (Seatrio)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes SeaTRiO underwater imaging and lighting products including the TRiOCam series (IPD, IPF, IPZ, IP180, NDAA), TRiOLight series (S, XS, F), TRiOBoost-S Ethernet extender, and TRiONode-S Ethernet switch. These products extend Maritech's ROV/AUV-compatible underwater camera and lighting portfolio.
• Aquatec GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes Aquatec Group products including the AQUAscat acoustic sediment profiler and AQUAlogger 310TY turbidity/temperature/pressure logger. These instruments support sediment transport studies and water quality monitoring.
• UVisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationMaritech distributes UVision underwater 3D photogrammetry cameras (UScanner 3D) for creating 3D models of underwater structures. This technology enables accurate 3D reconstruction of underwater environments even in turbid conditions, serving ROV-mounted, diver-held, or pole-mounted deployment scenarios.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine is a broad incumbent manufacturer and integrator of oceanographic instruments, sonars, cameras, and navigation systems. While it competes with Maritech's portfolio across nearly every category (sonars, CTDs, GNSS, underwater imaging), it does so at global scale and as a primary OEM rather than a distributor.
• Sonardyne: Sonardyne is a UK-based manufacturer of underwater positioning, sonar, and inertial navigation systems used in offshore energy, defense, and ocean science. It overlaps with Maritech's Tritech and SBG-distributed categories and competes for similar ROV/AUV and survey customers across Europe.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a broad incumbent in marine instrumentation, offering multibeam echo sounders, sonar systems, GNSS, and integrated subsea solutions. It overlaps with Maritech's bathymetry, sonar, and navigation product lines but sells globally as an OEM and systems integrator.

Direct peers

• Sea-Bird Scientific: Sea-Bird Scientific is the manufacturer of Sea-Bird Electronics CTDs and other oceanographic sensors — products that Maritech distributes in France. It is a direct supplier-partner relationship as well as a comparable peer serving the global oceanographic research community that Maritech addresses.
• Exail (formerly iXblue): Exail is a French-headquartered direct peer specializing in marine navigation (INS/INS/GNSS), sonar, and autonomous subsea systems. Like Maritech it serves French naval and oceanographic customers (and is itself a Maritech customer), but competes with Maritech by offering proprietary products rather than purely distributing third-party brands.
• SBG Systems: SBG Systems is a France-based manufacturer of inertial navigation systems (Ellipse, Ekinox, Apogee, Navsight) — product lines that Maritech distributes. It is both a distribution partner and a comparable French-headquartered peer competing for the same marine and survey customers.
• AML Oceanographic: AML Oceanographic is a Canada-based manufacturer of CTD and sound velocity sensors — products that overlap with the AML-branded instruments Maritech distributes in its bathymetry line. It is a comparable specialist OEM serving the same hydrographic survey customer base.
• Nortek: Nortek is a Norway-based manufacturer of oceanographic instruments (ADCPs, DVLs, current meters). It is a comparable specialist OEM serving oceanographic research, offshore, and renewable-energy customers — the same downstream segments Maritech serves through its distribution portfolio.

Emerging players

• RBR: RBR is a Canada-based manufacturer of compact, high-accuracy oceanographic sensors (CTDs, tide gauges, wave sensors). It overlaps with Maritech's CTD and wave-measurement portfolio and is an emerging niche player in the research and coastal monitoring market Maritech serves.
• SAIV AS: SAIV is a Norway-based manufacturer of CTDs, water quality sensors, and oceanographic instruments. It is a smaller specialist OEM competing in the same research and environmental monitoring segments that Maritech serves through its AMT and S9/Sea-Bird distributions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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