What Nobeltec does

Nobeltec, Inc. is a Beaverton, Oregon-based private software company that develops marine navigation and surveillance applications under the TIMEZERO product suite. Its core technology is the proprietary TIMEZERO engine, which integrates real-time positioning, Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel tracking, radar overlay, and weather routing into a unified navigation platform. The engine is licensed to FURUNO and powers the NavNet hardware systems sold by one of the largest marine electronics OEMs, giving Nobeltec embedded reach into professional maritime installations worldwide. The company sells four distinct products on top of the engine: TZ Professional for commercial navigation and ship-system integration, TZ Navigator for recreational boaters, TZ Coastal Monitoring for government and surveillance use cases, and TZ iBoat for iOS mobile navigation.

Nobeltec generates revenue through a combination of one-time software licenses sold directly to end users via its online store (store.mytimezero.com) and recurring channel sales routed through a global distributor and reseller network. The company targets three primary customer segments: recreational boaters, commercial and professional maritime operators, and government agencies requiring coastal surveillance and maritime domain awareness. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Nobeltec claims exclusive ownership of all intellectual property rights covering the TIMEZERO brand and product suite, and reports over 40 years of continuous operation in marine navigation software. The company has 11-50 employees, has no disclosed institutional funding, and does not maintain public social media or investor-facing channels in the available source data.

Nobeltec's go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer e-commerce with channel partner distribution, supported by a minimal web presence and a U.S. headquarters. The firm publicly invites custom software development projects, with explicit emphasis on the U.S. market, suggesting an intent to deepen bespoke commercial and government integration work alongside its packaged product sales.

Name

Nobeltec

Legal name

Nobeltec, Inc

Website

https://nobeltec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nobeltec develops the proprietary TIMEZERO marine navigation and surveillance software platform, serving recreational boaters, commercial maritime operators, and government agencies through direct online sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Navigation Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Nautical Safety, Navigation Aids & Hydrographic Services (TLAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Marine navigation software
• Maritime surveillance systems
• AIS vessel tracking
• Weather routing software
• Coastal monitoring solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Nobeltec generates revenue through direct sales of TIMEZERO software products to recreational, professional, and government maritime users via their online store.
2. Distributor/Reseller Sales: Revenue generated through their global distributor network and reseller network, who purchase and resell Nobeltec software products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Nobeltec develops and sells the TIMEZERO suite of marine navigation and surveillance software for recreational boaters, professional mariners, and government/defense agencies. Product lines include TZ Professional (commercial-grade PC navigation), TZ Navigator (recreational PC navigation), TZ Coastal Monitoring (land-based AIS surveillance for maritime authorities), and TZ iBoat (iOS-based mobile navigation app), with the underlying TIMEZERO engine also licensed for use in FURUNO NavNet marine electronics systems.

Product overview

Nobeltec offers the TIMEZERO product suite, a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the TIMEZERO Engine core technology. The suite comprises five distinct products: TZ Professional (for commercial navigation and enterprise integration), TZ Navigator (for recreational boaters), TZ Coastal Monitoring (for surveillance and monitoring systems), and TZ iBoat (mobile navigation for iOS). The TIMEZERO Engine serves as the underlying platform technology that powers all products and is also licensed to FURUNO for their NavNet systems. All products are available for Windows PC and mobile platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIMEZERO: Marine navigation and surveillance software engine powering Nobeltec's product suite including TZ Professional, TZ Navigator, TZ Coastal Monitoring, and TZ iBoat

Products and services

• TZ Professional Professional-grade Windows PC navigation, charting, AIS, radar, and weather routing software designed for commercial mariners, shipping operators, and workboat/fishing fleet users requiring reliable bridge navigation and integration with onboard marine electronics.
• TZ Navigator Recreational-grade Windows PC navigation, charting, AIS, radar, and weather software intended for individual boaters, sailors, and fishing enthusiasts who want user-friendly marine navigation on a personal computer.
• TZ Coastal Monitoring Land-based AIS vessel traffic surveillance and maritime domain awareness software for coast guards, port authorities, navies, and government/defense agencies needing persistent monitoring of coastal waters and ports.
• TZ iBoat iOS-based mobile marine navigation app for boaters who want charts, AIS, weather, and routing data on an iPhone or iPad for on-water use.
• TIMEZERO Engine (OEM licensing to FURUNO NavNet) The proprietary TIMEZERO marine navigation engine licensed to FURUNO for use inside its NavNet marine electronics systems, extending Nobeltec's technology into commercial and OEM marine electronics hardware.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FURUNOcoreTechnology or IntegrationFURUNO's NavNet systems are powered by Nobeltec's TIMEZERO engine. This is a significant technology partnership where Nobeltec's core technology is integrated into FURUNO's hardware systems, a leading manufacturer of marine electronics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• C-MAP: Global provider of marine electronic charts and navigation data used by OEMs and end users. Comparable to Nobeltec in the marine navigation data and routing space, with broader chart distribution.
• iNavX: Mobile marine navigation app for iOS and Android, used by recreational and professional mariners. Comparable to TZ iBoat in the mobile-first navigation category.
• Navionics (Garmin): Provider of electronic marine charts and the Navionics Boating mobile app. Direct overlap with Nobeltec's TZ iBoat mobile product and chart data layer.
• MaxSea International: Marine navigation software platform historically associated with FURUNO, offering charting and routing for commercial and recreational markets. Closely comparable to Nobeltec's TIMEZERO-based product suite and overlapping distribution channels.
• Rose Point Navigation Systems: U.S.-based developer of marine navigation software (Coastal Explorer, ECS) for recreational and commercial boaters. Direct competitor to Nobeltec's TZ Navigator and TZ Professional in the PC-based marine navigation software category.

Broad incumbents

• Garmin: Global marine electronics leader offering chartplotters, sonar, radar, and integrated navigation via Navionics-derived charts. Competes with Nobeltec's suite at the hardware-software bundle level across recreational boating.
• Simrad / Navico (Brunswick): Marine electronics brand under Navico (Brunswick) producing multifunction displays, radar, and AIS for recreational and commercial vessels. Overlaps with Nobeltec's TIMEZERO integrations and competes in chartplotter-attached navigation software.
• Raymarine (Teledyne FLIR): Major marine electronics manufacturer producing multifunction displays, radar, AIS, and integrated navigation systems. Competes with Nobeltec's ecosystem through bundled hardware-plus-software navigation stacks for recreational and light commercial markets.

Emerging players

• PredictWind: Marine weather routing and forecasting service used by recreational and offshore sailors. Overlaps with Nobeltec's weather routing capability as a focused, software-only competitor.

Others

• FURUNO: Major marine electronics manufacturer whose NavNet systems are powered by Nobeltec's TIMEZERO engine. Functions as both a strategic partner and an adjacent ecosystem participant overlapping in navigation hardware and integrated solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nobeltec-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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