dms marine

What dms marine does

DMS Marine is a family-owned marine engineering and repair business founded in 1968 and operating from Port Napoléon marina in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France. The company provides multi-brand engine servicing (Perkins, Volvo Penta, Fischer Panda, Nanni) covering fault finding, rebuilds, and new engine supply and installation, alongside full boat repair services including GRP and wood hull work, keel and shaft repairs, insurance claim coordination, polishing, antifouling, and mast work. Additional offerings include boat electrical installations, bowthruster supply and installation (MaxProp, Vetus), genset repairs and servicing, and specialized teak deck and classic vessel restoration (notably Fairey Swordsman 37 refits).

The business operates as both a service provider and an authorized distributor, holding agent status for BETA Marine (Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône area) and Seaview Progress (Port Saint Louis area), which adds cycling, fishing, and broader leisure equipment to the resale catalogue. Revenue is generated through professional services labor (engine, hull, electrical, restoration work) and hardware/parts sales across multiple marine equipment brands. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with customers engaging via phone or email ([email protected]) and services delivered on-site at the marina; no e-commerce or self-service channel is in operation. The primary customer segment is pleasure boat owners, with secondary exposure to commercial marine, industrial marine, and leisure-sector clients, all served from a single Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur location.

Name

dms marine

Legal name

DMS Marine

Website

https://dmsmarine-portnapoleon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DMS Marine is a family-owned marine engineering and repair business founded in 1968, operating from Port Napoléon marina in France. It services multi-brand marine engines, performs hull and teak restoration, installs electrical and bowthruster systems, and resells equipment as BETA Marine and Seaview Progress agent, primarily serving pleasure boat owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering and Boat Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, Mechanical & Auxiliaries Repair (Pumps, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Boilers) (IMAJAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Automation & Navigation MRO (Power, Controls, Comms, ECDIS/Radar) (IMAJAFAD), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Marine engineering services
• Boat repair services
• Marine engine servicing
• Marine electrical installations
• Teak deck restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Port-saint-louis-du-rhône

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Marine Engineering Services: Professional marine engineering services including engine servicing, fault finding, repairs, rebuilds, and new installations. Revenue generated through labor and service charges for repairs and maintenance work on boats.
2. Equipment and Parts Supply: Supply and installation of new engines, generators, bowthrusters, propellers, shafts, and marine equipment from brands including Perkins, Volvo Penta, Fischer Panda, Nanni, MaxProp, and Vetus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DMS Marine provides marine engineering, engine servicing, boat repair, electrical work, bowthruster and genset installation, and teak deck restoration. It serves recreational boat owners and commercial marine clients, supplies selected marine equipment, and acts as an authorized agent for BETA Marine and Seaview Progress.

Product overview

DMS Marine is a marine engineering and repair service business offering a comprehensive suite of boat maintenance and repair solutions. The company operates as both a direct service provider and authorized agent, offering marine engineering services (engine fault finding, installation, and re-builds), complete boat repairs (GRP, wood, insurance work, keel/shaft repairs, polishing, antifouling, mast work), boat electrics installation, and bowthruster/genset services. As a BETA Marine agent and Seaview Progress agent, the company also resells marine equipment brands including MaxProp, Vetus, Perkins, Fischer Panda, Volvo Penta, and Nanni. The portfolio includes specialized restoration services such as teak deck restoration, deck restoration, and classic boat restoration (Swordsman 37).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BETA Marine Agent: Authorized agent for BETA Marine in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône area
• Seaview Progress Agent

Products and services

• Engine Servicing Engine servicing, fault finding, and maintenance for boat owners and commercial marine operators across multiple engine makes.
• Boat Repairs Boat repair services covering GRP and woodwork, keel and propeller or shaft repairs, insurance work, polishing, antifouling, mast work, and road transport.
• Boat Electrical Installation Installation of navigation equipment and marine electrical systems for recreational and commercial vessels.
• Bowthruster Installation Supply and installation of bowthrusters for boat owners and commercial marine operators.
• Genset Services Genset repair, servicing, fault finding, supply, and installation for marine vessels.
• Teak Deck Restoration Restoration of teak decks for recreational boats and commercial vessels.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BETA MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDMS Marine is an authorized BETA Marine Agent for Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône area. They supply and install BETA Marine engines and related products.
• Seaview ProgresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDMS Marine is a Seaview Progress agent for the Port Saint Louis area. Seaview Progress offers innovative and quality equipment for pleasure boating, commercial marine, industry, and leisure sectors including cycling and fishing equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• MB92 La Ciotat: Large superyacht refit yard located in La Ciotat, near Marseille in southern France. Offers hull, mechanical, electrical, and paint refit services broadly comparable to DMS Marine's offerings but at much greater scale and for larger vessels.
• Compositeworks: Composite and refit facility in La Ciotat, France, specializing in paint, composite repair, and mechanical refit for superyachts. Comparable to DMS Marine's hull repair and restoration activities but serving a larger-vessel segment.
• Princess Yachts: UK luxury motor yacht builder with an extensive aftersales and service network across the Mediterranean. Broad incumbent whose service capabilities overlap with DMS Marine's engine and refit work.
• Bénéteau Group: Major French boat builder (Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon brands) with aftersales and dealer service networks that touch on engine servicing, commissioning, and warranty work similar to DMS Marine's offering.
• Ferretti Group: Italian luxury yacht manufacturer (Ferretti, Riva, Pershing, CRN) operating dedicated service points in the Mediterranean. Comparable in the engine, electrical, and refit service domain but at greater scale and across multiple yards.
• Sunseeker: UK luxury motor yacht builder with a global aftersales and refit network. Service capabilities (engine, electronics, electrical) overlap meaningfully with DMS Marine's core competencies.

Regional players

• Pendennis Shipyard: UK-based custom build and refit yard in Falmouth offering restoration, engineering, and outfitting services. Similar multi-disciplinary marine service offering as DMS Marine but focused on larger yachts in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Hinckley Yacht Services: US marine service network with multiple service locations offering engine, electrical, paint, and refit work for power and sailing yachts. Closest comparable in service-breadth and customer profile to DMS Marine, though geographically in the US.

Others

• Burgess: Global yacht management and brokerage house coordinating refit, maintenance, and technical services for yacht owners. Acts as an intermediary channel that can route service work toward providers like DMS Marine.
• IYC: International yacht management company operating across the Mediterranean and the US. Sources and oversees refit and engineering work for clients, making it a relevant ecosystem participant adjacent to a small marine service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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