Nautilus Marine Services

What Nautilus Marine Services does

Nautilus Marine Services Pty Ltd is a privately held Australian marine services company headquartered at The Boat Works in Coomera, Gold Coast, Queensland. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services for pleasure craft, motor yachts, sailing yachts, and superyachts up to 160+ feet, including complete vessel management, equipment procurement, detailing, engineering and mechanical work, project management, refit maintenance, and product distribution. As an authorized Side-Power dealer, the company distributes DC thrusters, AC hydraulic thrusters, and Vector Fins stabilizers across more than 120 product models, while also serving as a qualified captain and hostess provider for vessel operations.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with quote-based pricing tailored to individual client requirements. Services are delivered at The Boat Works facility, at client locations, or at any shipyard, with the company licensed and insured to move vessels in single-sided marina berths. The customer base includes overseas-based vessel owners who have entrusted long-term vessel care since the COVID period, as well as domestic Australian yacht owners seeking annual maintenance programs and complex refit projects. Marketing channels are primarily organic, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, a detailed website, an active Facebook page showcasing project work, and CCIQ Superyacht membership for industry credibility.

With 8 employees and over 30 years of stated industry experience, Nautilus Marine Services is a small but specialized operation. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public financial filings. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the business model is entirely service-based supplemented by product distribution margin. Recent project evidence (such as a 5-week refit of a 102-foot vessel with SeaKeeper/Twin Disc gyro installation and Cerashield ceramic coating) demonstrates capability to coordinate complex multi-vendor marine projects at the superyacht scale.

Name

Nautilus Marine Services

Legal name

Nautilus Marine Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://nautilusmarine.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nautilus Marine Services is a Gold Coast-based Australian marine services company providing vessel management, detailing, engineering, refit maintenance, and Side-Power thruster distribution for pleasure craft and superyachts up to 160 feet, serving yacht owners through direct, quote-based engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Marine vessel maintenance
• Yacht management services
• Boat detailing polishing
• Marine equipment distribution
• Superyacht refit maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Coomera

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive marine services including vessel management, detailing, engineering, mechanical work, and project management. Services are delivered at The Boat Works facility, client locations, or any shipyard. Revenue generated through service fees for maintenance, repairs, refits, and ongoing vessel management programs.
2. Product Distribution: Authorised Side-Power dealer selling and distributing marine thrusters, stabilisers, and related equipment. Revenue from product sales of Side-Power DC thrusters, AC hydraulic thrusters, and Vector Fins stabilisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nautilus Marine Services provides comprehensive marine services for pleasure craft and superyachts up to 160 feet, including complete vessel management, equipment procurement, detailing, engineering and mechanical work, project management and refit maintenance, and authorised distribution of Side-Power thrusters and stabilisers. Services are delivered at The Boat Works Gold Coast, at client locations, or at any shipyard, with custom-tailored pricing for individual owner needs.

Product overview

Nautilus Marine Services is a marine maintenance and services company offering a comprehensive suite of vessel management solutions. The company operates as a service-based business with six integrated service offerings: Complete Vessel Management (cleaning, maintenance, captain services, provisioning), Equipment & Procurement (sourcing marine equipment), Detailing (interior/exterior vessel cleaning and polishing up to 135 feet), Engineering & Mechanical (engine servicing, repairs, fabrication), Project Management & Refit Maintenance (managing vessel refits), and Product Distribution (selling and installing Side Power thrusters and stabilizers). The company distributes Side Power products including DC Thrusters, Fin Stabilizers, and AC/Hydraulic Thrusters for vessels up to 160 feet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Vessel Management Tailored cleaning and maintenance programs for vessels, including engine/generator running, air conditioning, pumps, and water-maker operation to prevent problems during periods of non-use. Includes qualified captain and hostess services for owners who wish to relax. Service is offered to individual pleasure craft and superyacht owners.
• Equipment and Procurement Sourcing and procurement of marine equipment for vessel owners, providing expert advice on selecting appropriate products for specific vessel requirements.
• Detailing Interior and exterior vessel cleaning, polishing, and ceramic coating services for pleasure craft and superyachts, with detailing performed on vessels up to 135 feet. Service is offered to individual vessel owners.
• Engineering and Mechanical Engine servicing, repairs, fabrication, and mechanical engineering work for marine vessels including engine replacement, generator, air-conditioning, refrigeration upgrades, and stabiliser work. Service is offered to individual vessel owners and operators.
• Project Management and Refit Maintenance End-to-end project management of vessel refits and maintenance projects, including installation of new systems (water makers, gyros, awnings, deck hatches, underwater lights), through-hull and valve servicing, exhaust repairs, water pump maintenance, and antifoul application. Service is offered to vessel owners requiring comprehensive refit coordination.
• Product Distribution (Side-Power) Authorised Side-Power dealer distributing marine thrusters, stabilisers, and related equipment with expert advice and installation services. Available to vessel owners and operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vessels serviced up to 135 feet in length
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Side-PowercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNautilus Marine Services is an Authorised Side-Power dealer, offering over 120 unique thruster models covering boats up to 160 feet. They provide expert advice in selecting suitable thrusters for vessels and offer the award-winning Side-Power Vector Fins for stabilisation at anchor or underway. The partnership includes access to Side-Power DC thrusters, AC hydraulic thrusters, and fin stabilisers.
• The Boat WorkscoreOthersPrimary operational location at The Boat Works shipyard complex, Shed F7, 1 Boatworks Drive, Coomera. The Boat Works is a major marine facility on the Gold Coast providing infrastructure and ecosystem for marine services.
• CerashieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ceramic coating services on vessels. Completed full ceramic coating on a 102-footer in conjunction with Cerashield, providing vessel protection and exceptional finish.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global marina operator providing berthing, concierge, and vessel service coordination across premium yachting destinations. Comparable to Nautilus's vessel-management-and-coordination role, but at network scale rather than single-facility.
• Y.CO: Global superyacht management, charter, and brokerage firm. Highly comparable to Nautilus's "Complete Vessel Management" offering, but operates at significantly larger scale and international scope rather than a single Gold Coast base.
• Burgess: International yacht brokerage and full-service yacht management company offering crew, maintenance, and operational services. Comparable to Nautilus's integrated management-plus-refit model for large pleasure vessels.
• MarineMax: US-listed recreational boat dealer and service network offering sales, brokerage, finance, and maintenance. Comparable to Nautilus's dealer-and-service model, though much larger, US-focused, and centered on new-boat sales rather than management.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Heritage yacht management and brokerage house serving superyacht owners globally. Directly comparable service mix (management, refit oversight, new-build consultancy) but with a much broader geographic footprint than Nautilus.

Direct peers

• Gold Coast City Marina: Large neighbouring shipyard and marine precinct on the Gold Coast offering refit, maintenance, and vessel services. Most direct local peer to Nautilus, competing for the same superyacht and motor-yacht refit demand in the same region.

Others

• Sleipner Group (Side-Power): Norwegian manufacturer of Side-Power thrusters and Vector Fin stabilisers, of which Nautilus is an authorised Australian dealer. Supplier/partner rather than competitor, but defining to Nautilus's product-distribution differentiation.
• Sunseeker (UK): British luxury motor yacht builder; named by Nautilus as a key customer brand for ongoing maintenance and refit work. Adjacent rather than directly competing — a primary OEM whose vessels drive Nautilus's maintenance pipeline.

Regional players

• Sanctuary Cove Marina: Major Gold Coast/Queensland marina and marine precinct with on-site marine trades and refit services. Comparable to Nautilus's Boat Works-based integrated services proposition, with a broader resort-marina positioning.
• Rivergate Marina & Shipyard: Brisbane-based full-service marina and shipyard providing berthing, maintenance, refits, and engineering for superyachts and motor yachts. Closest Australian regional peer to Nautilus in both customer type and service scope, though located ~80 km north on the same cruising coast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nautilusmarineservicesgoldcoast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nautilus-marine-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Nautilus Marine Services