MD Electronics
MD Electronics, Tacoma, WA

Marine Electronics
Installation & Repair

Navigation, radar, satellite communications, and integrated electronics systems for commercial and government vessels.

SBE CertifiedFCC LicensedGMDSS CertifiedWA & AK Licensed
Our Story

The Signal Division

MD Electronics provides expert marine electronics installation, repair, and integration services. From radar and GPS to satellite communications and Starlink, we keep vessels connected and compliant.

Our technicians hold FCC licenses and manufacturer certifications across the major marine electronics brands.

Division Leadership

Led by Experience

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Mario Solis

Director, Electronics Division
FCC Licensed · GMDSS Maintainer Certified

Nearly two decades of marine electronics expertise, from custom navigation computer builds to satellite communications and vessel networking.

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What We Do

Marine Electronics Services

Radar Systems

Installation, repair, and upgrade of marine radar systems. Commercial and military-grade solutions.

Satellite Communications

VSAT, Fleet Broadband, and Iridium satellite communication systems. Installation, commissioning, and service.

Navigation Systems

GPS, ECDIS, AIS, and integrated navigation systems. New installation and retrofit.

Custom Navigation Computers

Purpose-built marine navigation computers, designed and assembled for vessel-specific requirements.

Starlink Maritime

Starlink Maritime installation and integration for commercial and government vessels.

Radio Communications

VHF, MF/HF, and GMDSS radio systems. Installation, programming, and annual inspections.

Marine Networking

Onboard network infrastructure for integrated bridge systems, monitoring, and crew connectivity.

Pilot House Re-Wiring

Complete pilot house electronics re-wiring and refit for repower, retrofit, and modernization projects.

System Integration

Integration of multiple electronics systems into unified bridge configurations. Alarm management and monitoring.

Past Performance

Projects That Prove It

Commercial

Fleet Communications Upgrade

Multi-vessel satellite communications upgrade program for a Pacific Northwest fleet operator.

Government

Navigation System Retrofit

Complete navigation electronics retrofit including ECDIS, radar, and AIS for a government research vessel.

Commercial

Starlink Installation

Starlink Maritime installation and integration with existing vessel communications infrastructure.

Credentials

Licensed, Certified & Cleared

SBE Certified
Small Business Enterprise
FCC Licensed
Federal Communications Commission
GMDSS
Certified Technicians
WA License
State of Washington
AK License
State of Alaska
MD Electronics

Start Your Electronics Project

Radar, satcom, navigation, or Starlink: our technicians are ready to keep you connected.

Q & A

Frequently Asked Questions

What marine electronics does MD Electronics integrate?

MD Electronics integrates navigation systems, radar, satellite communications, and custom vessel systems. Because electronics sits inside the same organization as our marine electrical and panel divisions, electronics and power work can be delivered together rather than coordinated across separate vendors.

Do you install and integrate navigation and radar systems?

Yes. Navigation and radar integration is core to MD Electronics. Integration, not just installation, means the systems are commissioned to work together and with the vessel's existing electrical infrastructure, which our marine division knows because they often built it.

Can you handle satellite communications installations?

Yes. MD Electronics handles satellite communications integration for vessel operations. Satcom installs touch power, mounting, cabling, and navigation systems at once, which is where a single organization handling both electronics and shipboard electrical removes the coordination risk that splits responsibility across vendors.

Do electronics and electrical come under one contract?

Yes, if they need to be. That is the point of having electronics inside MDEG. A vessel project that needs both electronics integration and electrical work runs under one contract and one accountable team, rather than forcing the owner to manage the seam between an electronics vendor and an electrical contractor.

Can you integrate custom vessel systems?

Yes. MD Electronics integrates custom vessel systems built to the operator's requirements, backed by 26 years of MDEG marine experience and the engineering and panel divisions in-house. Custom integration is scoped against your vessel's existing systems and operational needs.