Dockmate and Aventics, a subsidiary of the Emerson group, have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop the integration of their systems. In practical terms, Dockmate’s wireless remote controls and Aventics’ Marex MPC propulsion system — which equips, among others, boats with MAN controls — will continue to work together, but their development will now proceed hand in hand to ensure perfect, lasting compatibility. For the owners concerned, this is an assurance of long-term reliability on premium equipment.
What does this agreement between Dockmate and Aventics change for you?
If your boat is equipped with a Marex MPC propulsion system or MAN controls, you could already install a Dockmate. This partnership does not create new compatibility: it reinforces it. The two companies have formalized how their systems communicate, via a CAN-bus interface, and now work together on their respective developments.
The benefit is easy to understand. When you invest in a high-end maneuvering system, you want the certainty that it will remain perfectly integrated with your boat, not only today, but also after future updates on both sides. That is exactly what this collaboration guarantees: tracked, documented integration designed to last.
A Sign of Dockmate's Maturity
Beyond the technical aspect, this agreement illustrates the position Dockmate now holds in the marine industry. Forming a development partnership with a player of Aventics’ and the Emerson group’s stature is the kind of collaboration reserved for serious, established brands. With more than 10,000 remote controls in service across more than 32 countries, Dockmate confirms its status as a reference in remote docking control.
For owners of yachts equipped with MAN engines, often large vessels, this is one more reason to confidently consider adding a Dockmate: compatibility is guaranteed, and it will stay that way.
Is your boat compatible?
Whether your boat is equipped with Marex MPC controls, MAN controls, or another electronic propulsion system, the simplest approach is to check directly. Take your boat’s compatibility test in just a few minutes, and we’ll get back to you to review your configuration. You can also discover Dockmate France on Google.