YACHTELEC

What YACHTELEC does

YACHTELEC is a France-based marine engineering services firm founded in 2007 and headquartered within La Ciotat Shipyards, specializing in electricity, electronics, and electromechanics for superyachts. The company designs, installs, maintains, and repairs the full spectrum of onboard technical systems—power management and distribution, shore power conversion (Atlas Marine ShorPOWER), LED and architectural lighting (FlexLine, LightGraphix, Yachtica domotics), navigation and communication electronics (SIMRAD, Garmin, Cobham Satcom), as well as watermakers (Idromar) and marine generators (Kohler, 5-125 kW). Underlying technology relies on OEM-validated components, telemetry interfaces such as CANbus SAE-J-1939 and NMEA 2000, and certified engineering practices approved by classification societies (Lloyd's Register, DNV, RINA).

The business operates a hybrid model combining project-based installation/commissioning services, equipment sales (via its own e-commerce storefront), recurring maintenance contracts, and usage-based ShorPOWER shore-power-converter rentals. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting superyacht owners, management companies, captains, crews, and major refit shipyards (MB92, Monaco Marine, La Ciotat Shipyards), reinforced by participation in trade events (Euromaritime, Les Nauticales, ACREW Superyacht Crew Events) and shipyard partnerships. Pricing is predominantly quote-based ("sur devis"), reflecting project customization.

Since December 2023 YACHTELEC has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMARIX Group—a French ship repair roll-up that also owns MACOR (mechanical/hydraulic) and ETI Services—under the continued leadership of Director Rémi Colace. The combined group employs approximately 75 people across La Ciotat, Marseille, and Rouen, enabling turnkey superyacht refit offerings. As of the latest data, YACHTELEC has treated 428 yachts since inception and reports a 95% client satisfaction rate, including award-winning work on Motor Yacht 1K (Refit of the Year 2022).

Name

YACHTELEC

Legal name

YACHTELEC

Website

https://yachtelec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YACHTELEC is a French marine electrical, electronic, and electromechanical services firm specializing in installation, refit, and maintenance for superyachts, operating from La Ciotat Shipyards as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMARIX Group serving owners, captains, and Mediterranean shipyards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electrical and Electromechanical Services for Superyachts

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Marine electrical services
• Superyacht refit services
• Marine electronics installation
• Yacht generator sales
• Watermaker systems

Headquarters

HQ city

La Ciotat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of electrical equipment (LED lighting, cables, circuit breakers), electromechanical equipment (generators, watermakers), and electronic equipment (navigation, communication systems)
2. Installation Services: Installation of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems on yachts during refit or new construction projects
3. Maintenance & Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for yacht systems. Includes preventive maintenance and emergency response.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental of ShorPOWER shore transformers and frequency converters for yachts requiring power conversion at docks with incompatible local power supply
5. Engineering & Project Management: Engineering studies, electrical calculations, project management for refit projects including site visits and planning coordination

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

YACHTELEC provides specialized electrical, electronic, and electromechanical services and equipment for superyachts, based at La Ciotat Shipyards. The company delivers repair, refit, and new-construction solutions across power distribution, shore power conversion, lighting and domotics, navigation and communication electronics, watermakers, and marine generators. It operates as a certified distributor and installer for leading OEM brands including Atlas Marine Systems, Kohler, Idromar, Garmin, Simrad, and Yachtica, offering turnkey project management from engineering studies through installation and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

YACHTELEC is a marine electrical and electromechanical services company specializing in electricity, electronics, and electromechanics for superyachts. The company offers a portfolio of products organized around three service areas: Electricity (shore power converters, LED lighting systems, smart lighting controls), Electronics (navigation equipment, domotics, communication systems), and Electromechanics (watermakers, generators). Core rental products include ShorPOWER SPA and Docker HF frequency converters for shore power conversion, while the product catalog features Idromar watermakers in Junior, Senior, and Top Compact lines, Kohler generators ranging 5-125 kW, FlexLine and LightGraphix LED lighting solutions, and Yachtica domotics systems. The company operates as a distributor/installer for major marine brands including Atlas Marine Systems, Garmin, Simrad, Furuno, Kohler, and Idromar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Superyacht Electrical Installation & Refit Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 428 yachts treated since 2007
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• HDSN E-PREDICT MARINEcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 July 2024Exclusive partnership for predictive electrical risk monitoring technology. YACHTELEC offers supply, installation, and maintenance of E-PREDICT equipment. Made in France technology certified internationally for yacht electrical safety.
• Atlas Marine SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2024Unique French partner for Atlas Marine Systems. Specializes in shore transformers (rental), frequency converters, installation of complete & custom electrical panels, telephone assistance & on site emergencies. Holds annual training week with engineers from around the world.
• AMARIX GroupcoreOthers · 14 December 2023Parent company following 100% acquisition. AMARIX is a ship repair and maintenance group including MACOR and ETI Services. Strengthens turnkey superyacht solutions covering all mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic systems.
• SIMRADcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 June 2023Official dealer for SIMRAD marine electronics. Supply, install, and update electronic equipment including autopilots, radar, GPS, gyrocompass, and ECDIS systems.
• Garmin Marine & Fusion Marine AudiocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2023Official Partner for Garmin Marine & Fusion Marine Audio. Certified installer for RADIO, RADAR, SOUND SYSTEM, and CARTOGRAPHY equipment on superyachts, tenders, and pleasure boats.
• Kohler Power SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2023Part of PSK VDM REYA network ensuring sale, installation and maintenance of KOHLER Power Systems marine generators. Two specialized marine electromechanical technicians trained at Kohler factory in Italy.
• IdromarcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for Idromar watermakers. Supply, installation, and maintenance of complete units. Also provides inspection and repair services for all brands of watermakers.
• Fraser YachtstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining collaboration with Fraser Yacht Monaco superintendents team. Micro-training modules on power management (DEIF), alarm monitoring (MARINELEC), electrical cabinet modernization, and watermaker maintenance solutions.
• Totallux Marine LightingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Superyacht Crew Event in La Ciotat. Provides underwater lighting and LED solutions for yacht projects.
• OceanLEDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Superyacht Crew Event. Underwater lighting solutions provider for yacht projects.
• Furuno FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Superyacht Crew Event. Marine electronics including radar and navigation equipment.
• Hampshire MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor for rooftop afterwork sundowners event at Au Chantier during Superyacht Crew Event.
• Cobham SatcomstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartner for GMDSS station installations and refits. Full refit of GMDSS stations with Cobham Satcom equipment.
• YachticacoreTechnology or IntegrationDomotics and smart lighting control systems. Yachtica products include iSMY control systems, dimmers, LED drivers, and electronic transformers for yacht comfort management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MB92 Barcelona: Leading Mediterranean superyacht refit yard in Barcelona. MB92 is both a major customer and a broad incumbent operating its own technical teams; comparable as the largest superyacht refit competitor in the same geography as YACHTELEC.
• Astilleros de Mallorca: Major Spanish superyacht refit yard in Palma de Mallorca with in-house technical capabilities. Direct competitor for superyacht refit contracts in the Balearic refit cluster that overlaps YACHTELEC's Mediterranean catchment.
• Monaco Marine: Monaco-based superyacht refit and maintenance group with multiple Mediterranean sites. Functions as both a partner and a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities for superyacht technical services in the same Mediterranean footprint.
• Lusben Group: Italian superyacht refit and ship repair group (part of Azimut|Benetti) operating from Livorno and Viareggio. Comparable as a turnkey refit incumbent competing for the same large-yacht owners in the Western Mediterranean.

Others

• Fraser Yachts: Global yacht management and brokerage firm that partners with YACHTELEC for superintendent training. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and referral channel rather than direct competitor, given its role as yacht management rather than technical service provider.
• Idromar International: Italian manufacturer of marine watermakers, a core product partner of YACHTELEC. Comparable as an upstream OEM whose equipment YACHTELEC installs and services; relevant for understanding competitive supply dynamics in the watermaker segment.

Emerging players

• Halyard Marine: UK-based specialist in marine electrical engineering and superyacht refit. Comparable as an emerging specialist competing for similar marine electrical integration and refit projects in Northern Europe.

Direct peers

• Atlas Marine Systems: US-based OEM of marine shore power transformers and frequency converters (ShorPOWER) and a core technology partner of YACHTELEC. Comparable as a provider of marine electrical power-conversion equipment installed on superyachts globally.
• Vikal Marine: Superyacht technical services provider specializing in electrical, electronic and mechanical works in the Mediterranean. Closest functional peer to YACHTELEC by service mix (electrical + electronic + electromechanical refits for yachts).
• Kroes Marine Services: Dutch marine electrical and electronics service specialist serving superyachts and commercial vessels. Comparable as a similarly sized Northern-European specialist installer focused on yacht electrical/electronic refit work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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