Techsol Marine was incorporated by Mr. Claude Messiaen in 1996. His 20 years of experience with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) had triggered his desire to jump into business. At the time, Techsol Marine offered technical support for private marine companies. In 1997, Techsol Marine was approached by the Ocean Group in order to take part in the construction of a series of high technology tug boats. With an order of four tug boats, Techsol Marine took flight. Soon after, Mr. Pierre Lemay was hired in order to answer the growing demand. Always exceeding customer expectation with the projects it is given, the company's reputation gained the respect of the whole Quebec marine community quickly. In December 1999, Techsol Marine achieved a technical prowess as it was approached by the Société des traversiers du Quebec (Ferry Society of Quebec) in order to modernize the propulsion controls of its largest ship, the "N/M Camille Marcoux" ferry. The work onboard was carried out without any interruption of the ferry' service. At that time, Techsol Marine marks maritime domain by its professionalism directive and its high quality products and labor. Techsol Marine's name was now associated with success. After having won North America, Techsol Marine made its mark in Europe, China, Mexico, UAE and more. With more than 13 years in the marine domain, the company has grown up and has hired more than 80 people. Techsol Marine is now a worldwide leader in marine electrotechnology market.
Offering the marine world simple and effective technical solutions by using the latest technologies.
Techsol Marine acts as a specialist in marine electrotechnology. Its principal field of activity is directly related to the design, installation and startup of the MAX system (Machinery Alarm and Control System). This user friendly software has the shape of a touch screen where all the vital parts of the ship are reproduced, allowing the user to know at any time the status of the whole ship's machinery. Techsol Marine is currently an important player on the Canadian marine scene, and has made its mark on the international scene as well. The company deals directly with local customers and with distributors for the remainder of the Canadian and American market and now the overseas market. The company has succeeded in obtaining contracts in the Gulf of Mexico, China, Europe and United Arab Emirates. The demand for future projects by foreign distributors is always increasing and Techsol Marine now has world wide recognition in the marine domain.
The marine industry is a sector where technological possibilities evolve quite slowly. Techsol Marine thus takes a giant step in this branch of industry in ways of electrical engineering thanks to the MAX system, which offers a revolutionary approach to control, monitoring, alarm and safety during the principal and auxiliary machinery onboard vessels' operation.
Marine electrical engineering: this field of activity includes every electromechanical equipment related to the control, alarm and monitoring system for the principal and auxiliary machinery of the ship. Potential evolution in the market at national and international levels: the interest for Techsol Marine from several potential distributors who are already working in the marine world shows the product's potential. These well established distributors have ramifications on all levels of purchase processes for the customer while passing through the originator and the manufacturer of the ship. Among these product distributors, we can count on field first line player firms who have many years of experience. Techsol Marine offers a large possibility of systems for the marine industry to help companies save money and precious time. The field in which Techsol evolves is governed by very strict standards and norms to which it is essential to comply with. Technical expertise in marine electrical engineering is extremely rare. The training of potential candidates stands at an average of two years in order to prepare them for autonomous conduct in a work environment. However, this slight handicap can be turned into an important advantage since it keeps the potential rival candidates to a minimal number. The market targeted by our products is in full expansion. The aging of fleets worldwide invites ship owners to go ahead with modernization and construction schedules for the renewal of their naval units.
Experience is the advantage that Techsol Marine has on its competitors in vessel system design. It is necessary to have worked and sailed during several years, and to have been in contact with multiple systems to know both their strong and weak points. Generally, the competitors manufacture systems which achieve the same functions. However, the way in which they conceive them is so complicated that the customers choose not to use their systems because they cost too much time and energy. The architecture of the MAX system makes it possible to answer any requests and to adapt the future needs of our customers. The more our product evolves, the more we are able to satisfy our customers. It is possible to improve our products whenever new technology is available and to apply it to the marine industry. The evolution of electronics gives us the chance to be more attentive to specific customer requirements.
Claude Messiaen, president and founder of Techsol Marine, is the key to the company's success. He is the brain behind all these systems and also takes care of contacts with the customers. His 20 years of experience with the Canadian Coast Guard is a considerable asset for the company and gives him many contacts in the marine industry. Pierre Lemay acts as Vice President and co-owner. He is responsible for the Quebec office and also many tasks as management of projects and personnel, making contact with the suppliers and the negotiation of contracts. Techsol Marine relies now on a team of more than 50 top-qualified technicians and engineers providing the marine world with quality products and services.