Global Marine Propulsion Control System Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Marine Propulsion Control System market size was valued at US$ million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2032 with a CAGR of %during review period.
As a core component connecting bridge control commands with main engine/gearbox/propeller actuators in modern engine room automation and bridge integrated control, the marine propulsion control system addresses the pain points of traditional mechanical cable-operated/local electronic control systems under long-range, multi-condition conditions, such as thrust response lag, poor matching between the main engine and controllable pitch propeller (CPP), poor control consistency, high fuel consumption, and insufficient redundancy and safety interlocks. In traditional engine room layouts, main engine throttle, gearbox reversing, and CPP pitch are often controlled by independent control units or local electronic control systems. Manual coordination during container handling can easily lead to thrust overshoot or response lag during berthing, unberthing, maneuvering in narrow waterways, and switching between single and dual propellers, increasing the risk of collisions and scrapes. On offshore vessels, tugboats, and offshore supply vessels (OSVs) that emphasize low-speed, high-thrust and DP positioning, traditional propulsion control struggles to achieve precise thrust distribution and fuel optimization in coupled systems with multiple propellers, rudders, and side thrusters. On medium and large commercial ships, poor matching between main engine load changes and pitch/shaft speed can lead to increased fuel consumption, excessive emissions, and accelerated mechanical fatigue. Marine propulsion control systems integrate bridge control handles, electronic throttle modules, CPP/gearbox control valve groups, propulsion motor inverters, and various sensors into a centralized control logic. This enables coordinated control of main engine power, shaft speed, propeller pitch angle, and thrust output, allowing ships to maintain predictable thrust response and optimal fuel economy under different operating conditions. Furthermore, redundant control channels and multi-level interlocks (such as over-speed, low oil pressure, and emergency stop) enhance safety, making it one of the key systems for meeting IMO maneuverability, energy efficiency, and emission regulations. In 2024, the number of new Marine Propulsion Control Systems installed in global new shipbuilding and major conversion projects was approximately 8,300–9,200 units. Based on the number of propulsion control systems per ship, the average price per system was approximately USD 16,400, with a gross profit margin of approximately 24%–32%. A typical system structure includes a bridge propulsion control console (including single/dual control handles, mode selection and emergency stop buttons), an engine room propulsion control unit (including PLC or dedicated controller, redundant power supply, I/O modules), actuator modules connected to the main engine/gearbox/CPP or electric propulsion inverter, propulsion system sensors (speed, torque, oil pressure, oil temperature, pitch feedback), communication networks (CAN, redundant Ethernet, serial bus), and alarm/event logging software. In terms of parameters, a typical system supports 1–4 main propulsion units (main engine + gearbox + propeller or motor + gearbox + propeller). Control modes include in-port/offshore/DP/towing/emergency modes. Communication interfaces support MODBUS, CAN, NMEA 2000, redundant Ethernet, etc. The system is designed for an ambient temperature of -15 to +55 ℃, and its vibration resistance meets the requirements of classification societies. Power supplies are mostly 24 V DC + 230/400 V AC with redundancy. In terms of typical usage, a small offshore workboat/tugboat is usually equipped with one single-engine propulsion control system; a PSV/OSV with twin engines, twin propellers, and bow thrusters is usually equipped with one integrated propulsion control system + DP interface; medium and large bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships are mostly equipped with one main propulsion control system + shut-off box/emergency control device; and offshore engineering vessels, ferries, and high-end yachts often have their original mechanical or hybrid control systems converted to fully electronic propulsion control systems during retrofitting/upgrading.
Supply Situation
Upstream components include industrial-grade PLCs and redundant controllers, propulsion control power modules and I/O modules, industrial-grade communication modules (CAN/Ethernet), human-machine interfaces and control handle assemblies, sensors (speed, torque, pitch feedback, hydraulic pressure/temperature), cables and connectors, etc. Raw materials and standard industrial control components account for approximately 48%–60% of the total system cost. Price fluctuations in industrial control hardware and customized propulsion control handles/panels have the greatest impact on cost. Key upstream suppliers include Siemens, Beijer Electronics, WAGO, Parker Hannifin, and Baumer.
Manufacturer Characteristics
Kongsberg holds a high market share in the Norwegian and global market for propulsion control and integrated maneuvering systems for offshore vessels, offshore supply vessels, and special-purpose vessels; Wartsila, ABB, SCHOTTEL, and Berg Propulsion are highly competitive in merchant and special-purpose vessel projects thanks to their integrated solutions of propulsion equipment + control system + power system; Praxis and RH Marine have a strong presence in mid-to-high-end engineering vessels and government vessels; Everllence and some regional suppliers are accelerating their penetration in the small and medium-sized workboat and local shipbuilding markets.
Case Study
In January 2025, Arriva, a long-term customer of Berg Propulsion, upgraded its general cargo ship Norjarl (5335 gross tons) by installing Berg's MPC800 control system and dynamic drive system. The project aimed to reduce speed and optimize energy use, thereby enabling this vessel, built in 2009, to maintain a competitive edge in the low-carbon era of the shipping industry. After months of monitoring the Norjarl's performance in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, overall fuel efficiency savings exceeding 10% have been confirmed. Based on this, the shipowner has signed a second conversion contract with Berg to refit the 4,183 gross ton general cargo ship Norbris.
Applications
Marine propulsion control systems are widely used in new construction and conversion projects for offshore supply vessels (PSVs/OSVs), tugboats, offshore support vessels, workboats, ferries and ro-ro passenger ships, medium and large bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, offshore wind power maintenance vessels, tugboats, and high-end yachts. They are key control units connecting the bridge controls with the main engine/propeller actuators. Typical customers include shipowners and operators such as Maersk Supply Service, DOF Group, Island Offshore, COSCO Shipping, and Stena Line, as well as mainstream shipbuilding companies providing turnkey solutions.
Technological Trends
Technological evolution is focused on four directions: First, deep integration of propulsion control with electric propulsion/hybrid power, unifying the main engine, generator, electric propulsion motor, and propulsion control under the same energy management logic to achieve thrust smoothing and fuel/electric energy optimization during operating condition switching; second, real-time data fusion of the propulsion control system with the DP/bridge integrated system, integrating propulsion control into the DP, navigation radar, positioning system, and energy efficiency management platform through high-bandwidth redundant Ethernet and time synchronization protocols to achieve thrust allocation optimization and automatic berthing/dynamic positioning support; third, remote diagnostics and lifecycle support, uploading operational data and alarm events collected by the propulsion control system to the cloud or shore-based center to support remote fault diagnosis, software upgrades, and data-driven maintenance recommendations; fourth, optimization of human-machine interface and redundant architecture, improving the ergonomics and operational consistency of the control handle, and ensuring the controllability of propulsion control under fault conditions through dual-controller hot backup, dual-network architecture, and fail-safe modes. Overall, propulsion control systems are evolving towards deep integration with electric propulsion, integration with ship automation systems, and extension towards remote operation and maintenance and intelligent decision-making.
Market Influencing Factors
Market growth is driven by multiple factors: On the one hand, the demand for new offshore vessels and workboats driven by global oil and gas and offshore wind power development, as well as the retrofitting of propulsion and automation systems on older vessels to meet IMO energy efficiency indices (EEXI, CII) and emission regulations, directly promotes the upgrading and addition of propulsion control systems. On the other hand, the increasing precision and safety requirements for tugboats, harbor work vessels, and near-shore multipurpose vessels in port handling, towing, and berthing operations have prompted shipowners to upgrade from traditional mechanical or simple electronic propulsion control to comprehensive propulsion control systems with multi-mode, redundancy, and interfaces with DP systems. Simultaneously, the global shipbuilding center is shifting towards China, South Korea, and some Southeast Asian countries, enabling regional suppliers and leading international companies to participate in more project bidding through joint ventures and localized production. On the cost side, fluctuations in industrial control hardware, copper prices, electronic components, and engineering labor prices, especially in the supply shortages and upward price pressures on industrial control chips and communication modules in some years, contribute to this growth. Overall, the marine propulsion control system market exhibits a pattern of "parallel growth driven by new shipbuilding and retrofitting + greater demand elasticity for offshore engineering and workboats + competition between international brands and regional manufacturers + incremental value brought by intelligent and electric propulsion." It is expected to maintain stable to moderate growth in the next few years, while maintaining high technical thresholds and integration barriers in high-end projects.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Marine Propulsion Control System market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Touchscreen Size and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Marine Propulsion Control System market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Marine Propulsion Control System market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Marine Propulsion Control System market size and forecasts, by Touchscreen Size and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (K US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Marine Propulsion Control System market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (K US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Marine Propulsion Control System
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Marine Propulsion Control System market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Wartsila, Kongsberg, Everllence, Berg Propulsion, Noris Group, SCHOTTEL, Sturdy Corporation, RH Marine, Praxis Automation Technology, ABB, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Marine Propulsion Control System market is split by Touchscreen Size and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Touchscreen Size, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Touchscreen Size
2.5”
5.7”
8”
Others
Market segment by Main Engine Power
<3 MW
3–10 MW
>10 MW
Market segment by Thrust Response Time
<1 s
1–3 s
3–5 s
Market segment by Application
Commercial Ships
Yachts
Navy Ships
Others
Major players covered
Wartsila
Kongsberg
Everllence
Berg Propulsion
Noris Group
SCHOTTEL
Sturdy Corporation
RH Marine
Praxis Automation Technology
ABB
Veth Propulsion
Emerson
Tritek
Radamec
Glendinning
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Marine Propulsion Control System product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Marine Propulsion Control System, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Marine Propulsion Control System from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Marine Propulsion Control System competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Marine Propulsion Control System breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Touchscreen Size and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Touchscreen Size, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Marine Propulsion Control System market forecast, by regions, by Touchscreen Size, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Marine Propulsion Control System.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Marine Propulsion Control System sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.