Miami since 2006. Singapore since 2026.
Tech Marine Systems (TMS) delivers bespoke solutions in electrical, safety, entertainment and automation systems for the marine industry.
Tech Marine Systems delivers bespoke electrical, safety, entertainment, and automation solutions for cruise ships and marine environments. We integrate new technologies with practical vessel requirements, ensuring each system supports performance, reliability, and the overall aesthetic of the vessel.
From product selection and system design to detailed engineering packages, we help clients identify efficient solutions that meet technical requirements, support operational goals, and control project costs.
TMS designs, engineers, supplies, installs, and commissions electrical systems for cruise ships and marine environments. Our work includes onboard electrical equipment, low and medium voltage cabling, switchboards, electrical motors, lighting, diesel generator systems, and related infrastructure.
Since 2006, Tech Marine Systems has provided engineering, electrical, and systems integration services for marine retrofit, upgrade, and new projects. We deliver practical, customized solutions across electrical, safety, entertainment, automation, and ADA accessibility solutions, including doors and lighting.
As a full-service systems integration company, we support projects from engineering and procurement through installation, commissioning, and handover, combining technical expertise with strong project management and responsive administrative support. Clients rely on TMS for practical solutions, dependable execution, and the ability to perform in demanding marine environments.
TMS brings electrical, safety, entertainment, automation, and retrofit scopes together under one coordinated team, reducing the need to manage multiple disconnected vendors.
Our team combines engineering, project management, field execution, procurement, and logistics expertise to support each project from planning through completion.
TMS has completed hundreds of projects around the world, supporting cruise ships and marine environments during dry dock periods and while vessels are in service.
We focus on precise execution, technical accuracy, and practical solutions that meet the demands of complex marine environments.
We deliver turnkey solutions from engineering and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
Our teams are experienced in completing projects during scheduled dry docks as well as active in-service operations, helping minimize disruption while maintaining quality and safety.
From our base in Singapore, TMS Asia offers the same full range of marine electrical, safety, communication, automation and entertainment services that we deliver worldwide. With local people on the ground, customers across Asia Pacific have a team closer to their vessels and operations, backed by TMS engineering expertise, project experience and resources. We support projects from planning and design through installation and commissioning.
A look back at our marine solutions and live demonstrations at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2024.
Our Mission: Our mission is to deliver reliable marine engineering, electrical, and systems integration solutions through skilled people, sound design, and careful execution. From concept to commissioning, we take responsibility for our work so our customers can focus on their operations.
President & Founder
Franco Sgalla founded Tech Marine Systems, LLC in 2006 and brings more than 45 years of experience in electrical engineering across the marine sector. His background includes electrical design, engine...
Senior General Technical Director
Drazen Rajko brings more than 35 years of experience in electrical engineering and IT, with specialist expertise in cruise ship and yacht systems. His work includes the design, engineering, and instal...
Technical Operations Director
Matko Grubic works across cruise ship public address (PA), audio, visual, entertainment, SCADA, fuel-saving, VFD, and AMX systems. He joined Tech Marine Systems in 2017 and studied Mechatronics Engine...
Project Manager
Matteo Marazzato brings more than 25 years of experience in electrical engineering and IT, with a strong background in cruise ship, civil, and industrial systems. His expertise includes the design, en...
Project Manager
Denis Blanchette brings more than 40 years of experience across HVAC, project management, and IT. His background includes industrial, hydro, and ship systems, with expertise in the design, engineering...
Electronics Engineer
Drazen Jezabek brings more than 15 years of experience in electrical engineering. His work includes public address (PA), dimmer, and CCTV system installation. He holds Enterprise Technical Certificati...
Electrical Engineer
Salvo Gana brings more than 35 years of experience in electrical engineering, with expertise in electrical power plants, electronics, and control systems. His background includes cruise ships, cargo s...
Field Engineer
Field Engineer supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Project Manager
Project Manager supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Electrical Project Manager
Electrical Project Manager supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Project Manager
Project Manager supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Manager, Purchasing & Logistics
Manager, Purchasing & Logistics supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Office Manager
Office Manager supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Mechanical Designer/Drafter
Mechanical Designer/Drafter supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
CAD Drafter
Nayra Philogene supports marine outfitting and ADA remediation projects through detailed technical drawings and documentation. Her work includes translating design requirements into accurate CAD drawi...
Senior Strategic Advisor Asia Pacific
Senior Strategic Advisor Asia Pacific supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
South Asia Director
South Asia Director supporting marine system delivery at Tech Marine Systems.
Franco has always produced high quality and class and regulatory compliance with his team. The work was always performed in a very orderly manner, finished on time, in budget, and to the highest standards. It was always a pleasure to have Franco and his team aboard our ships. Franco is a pleasure to have on board and as a contractor. A great fellow, and company, to work with.
I want to thank the TMS team for all the hard work throughout the entire Wonder dry-dock. Dennis and Geovonni were also quick to respond and very accommodating. I really enjoyed working with them.
I have been working with Franco Sgalla and Tech Marine Systems since the company opened its doors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2006. Mr. Sgalla and his team are highly-dependable, efficient and consistently display the highest levels of professionalism. It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with TMS over the past 13+ years and I wish them continued success as they continue to expand their business into new areas of marine technology.
Tech Marine Systems provides end-to-end engineering, electrical, and systems integration services for marine retrofit, upgrade, and new projects. We deliver practical, customized solutions that combine innovative technologies with practical requirements, supporting projects from concept and design through installation, testing, and commissioning.
Tech Marine Systems has offices in the USA and Singapore. We provide our full range of marine engineering, electrical, and systems integration services worldwide, supporting vessel owners and operators wherever their projects take place.
If it’s electrical, TMS can do it. Our electrical expertise includes low and medium voltage cabling, switchboards, motors, equipment, lighting and dimming systems, UPS upgrades, additional diesel generator integration, and switchboard installations. We also develop custom electrical solutions tailored to your vessel and operational requirements.
Yes. We welcome new and custom marine projects across our full range of services. Whether you have an idea to explore, a specific challenge to solve, or a larger project in mind, we can develop a practical solution around your vessel, operational needs, and technical requirements. Our team can support you from design and engineering through installation, testing, and commissioning.
We provide public address (PA) systems, intercom and talkback systems, CCTV, custom call stations, safety call systems, and data network integration.
Yes. We deliver integrated audio, video, broadcast, entertainment, lighting, and control systems for passenger and public spaces.
Our energy savings solutions include energy audits and onboard surveys, switchboard optimization, power distribution upgrades, HVSC, Turbo Wash, HVAC optimization, and other energy-saving retrofits.
Our capabilities have recently expanded to include ADA remediation solutions for the marine industry: ADA Door Solutions: Automatic door systems, door automation, door supervision systems, air curtain integration, installation, testing, and commissioning. ADA Lighting Solutions: ADA lighting assessments, fixture replacement and relocation, control integration, lighting upgrades for passenger and public areas, retrofit planning, testing, commissioning, and handover support. Custom Marine Door Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom aluminum marine doors tailored to vessel-specific requirements and ADA compliance.
We take projects from concept to commissioning, providing design and engineering, supply, installation, upgrades, testing, and commissioning through a single point of responsibility. With more than 20 years of experience, Tech Marine Systems delivers practical, reliable solutions that perform in demanding marine environments while meeting the highest standards of quality and execution.
Tech Marine Systems maintains a core team of approximately 50 experienced marine professionals. To support projects of varying size and complexity, we supplement our workforce through a network of trusted European marine workforce providers. This flexible approach enables us to efficiently scale project resources while maintaining consistent quality, safety, and project management standards across all phases of execution.
TMS provides engineering, retrofit, installation, and commissioning support for marine door automation systems. Our solutions are designed for marine environments where reliability, accessibility, safety, and space constraints are critical. We work with existing onboard infrastructure to automate doors efficiently while supporting operational requirements and minimizing disruption. Services include: - Door automation design and engineering - Retrofit of existing marine doors - Swing and sliding door automation - Installation and integration - Control system coordination - Testing and commissioning support - Dry dock and in-service project execution
TMS provides engineering, retrofit, installation, and commissioning support for marine door automation systems. Our solutions are designed for marine environments where reliability, accessibility, safety, and space constraints are critical.
We work with existing onboard infrastructure to automate doors efficiently while supporting operational requirements and minimizing disruption.
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