
Marine Electronics Installation Services
Professional Installation, Integration, Repair & Support for Commercial Vessels, Fishing Boats, Workboats and Leisure Craft
F&C Marine provides professional marine electronics installation services for commercial fishing vessels, offshore wind support vessels, workboats, leisure craft and marine operators across the UK. With over 20 years of hands-on marine electronics experience, we support vessel owners, skippers and operators with reliable navigation, communication, safety and vessel electronics systems.
Whether you need a new radar installation, AIS upgrade, VHF radio replacement, satellite communication system, NMEA network integration or full electronics refit, we can help with practical advice, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair.
Need Marine Electronics Support?
If you have an equipment fault, require programming or need help deciding the correct service, use the F&C Marine Service & Support Centre .
Call: 01377 337172 | Email: info@fcmarine.co.uk
Built on Practical Marine Electronics Experience
F&C Marine was built around practical marine electronics knowledge, supporting commercial vessels, fishing boats, offshore vessels, workboats and port operations. Our approach is straightforward: understand the vessel, identify the correct equipment, install it properly and support it when faults occur.
We work with vessel operators, skippers, engineers, dry dock teams and marine businesses where reliable electronics are essential for safe and efficient operation.
Marine Electronics We Install and Support
Modern vessels rely on dependable electronics. We work across communication, navigation, safety and vessel data systems to help keep equipment operating correctly at sea and alongside.
Marine Communication Systems
- VHF radio installation
- DSC radio setup
- AIS transponders and receivers
- Satellite communication systems
- VSAT and TVRO systems
- Private VHF channel programming
Navigation Electronics
- Radar systems
- Chartplotters
- GPS and GNSS equipment
- Satellite compasses
- Echo sounders
- Olex mapping systems
System Integration
- NMEA 0183 integration
- NMEA 2000 networks
- Equipment interfacing
- Sensor connections
- Data sharing between systems
- Network fault finding
Safety & Vessel Systems
- EPIRB support
- AIS SART systems
- GMDSS equipment support
- Voyage data recorders
- Bridge radio systems
- Emergency communications
Supply, Installation and Ongoing Support
F&C Marine is more than an installation service. We can also supply marine electronics, antennas, communication systems, safety equipment and installation parts. This allows us to support projects from equipment selection through to installation, commissioning and aftercare.
For vessel owners and operators, this means one point of contact for advice, supply, installation, fault finding and future support.

Marine Electronics Installation for Working Vessels
We understand that marine electronics need to work reliably in real operating conditions. Downtime, poor communication or unreliable navigation equipment can quickly become costly, especially for working vessels.
Radar, VHF, AIS, navigation and onboard electronics support.
Communication, navigation and safety equipment support for offshore operations.
Practical electronics installation, upgrades and fault finding for working craft.
Reliable installation and support for navigation, communication and safety systems.
Planning a Marine Electronics Project?
If you are replacing equipment, upgrading a vessel, preparing for survey, planning dry dock work or dealing with an electronics fault, F&C Marine can help with the appropriate installation or service route.
Installation, Repairs, Maintenance and Upgrades
New Marine Electronics Installations
We install marine electronics for new equipment projects, replacement systems, vessel refits and upgrades. This includes physical installation, cabling, configuration, interfacing and commissioning.
Fault Finding and Marine Electronics Repairs
We diagnose and repair faults across radar, GPS, AIS, VHF radio, satellite communication, navigation and vessel data systems. Common issues include cabling faults, sensor problems, software errors, communication failures and poor system integration.
For an existing equipment fault, use our Marine Electronics Repair & Service Centre to submit the vessel, equipment, fault details and supporting photographs for review.
Maintenance and Software Updates
Routine maintenance helps prevent equipment failures and keeps important systems performing correctly. We support maintenance, programming and software updates for marine electronics including echo sounders, VDRs, Olex systems, radios and navigation equipment.
Electronics Refits and Modernisation
If your vessel electronics are outdated, unreliable or no longer suitable for your operation, we can help plan and install upgraded systems. This can include radar replacement, AIS upgrades, VHF radio replacement, satellite communications, chartplotter integration and NMEA network improvements.

Recent Marine Electronics Projects
Our service work includes installation, repair, upgrade and fault-finding projects across commercial and leisure marine electronics. These examples show the type of practical work F&C Marine carries out for vessel operators.
Main Approved Radar Installation
Radar installation and commissioning support for a working vessel, helping improve navigation reliability and operational readiness.
Bridge Radio System Maintenance
Maintenance and support work on vessel bridge communication equipment to help keep radio systems operational and dependable.
Intellian TVRO Tracking Fault
Fault finding and service work on an Intellian marine TVRO system, supporting onboard satellite entertainment equipment.
Marine Electronics Brands We Work With
Our marine electronics experience includes work with many leading marine equipment manufacturers. Depending on the vessel and system requirements, we can support installation, servicing, repair and integration work involving brands such as:
- Furuno – radar, sonar, GPS and navigation systems
- ICOM – VHF radios, AIS and marine communication systems
- Simrad – navigation, radar and sonar equipment
- Koden – radar, navigation and fish finding systems
- KVH – satellite communication, VSAT and TVRO systems
- JRC – commercial radar, navigation and communication equipment
- Jotron, Entel and Em-Trak – marine communication, AIS and safety equipment
Why Choose F&C Marine?
Over 20 Years Experience
Practical marine electronics experience across commercial, workboat and leisure vessel systems.
Supply and Installation
We can help source suitable equipment and install it correctly for your vessel and operating needs.
Commercial Vessel Knowledge
Experience supporting fishing vessels, offshore support vessels, workboats and marine operators.
Dry Dock Coordination
We can work alongside dry dock and vessel management teams to support planned installation and maintenance work.
Helpful Marine Electronics Resources
If you are planning an installation, dealing with an equipment fault or researching an upgrade, these F&C Marine resources may help:
Fault finding, repairs and technical support. Marine Radio Programming
Channels, MMSI and configuration support. Marine Electronics Knowledge Base
Technical guides and troubleshooting information. Marine Antennas
VHF, AIS, RF and marine antenna guidance. NMEA 0183 vs NMEA 2000
Understand marine electronics networking. Marine RF Interference
Diagnose interference affecting vessel electronics. VHF Radio Troubleshooting
Poor range, antenna and radio fault diagnosis. Marine Antenna Mount Compatibility
Mounts, threads and installation compatibility.
Need Marine Electronics Installation, Repair or Support?
Whether you require a new AIS installation, radar upgrade, VHF radio replacement, NMEA network integration, satellite communication system, complete vessel refit or assistance with an existing electronics fault, F&C Marine can provide practical technical support.
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