EMI

EMI

EMI, a division of W&O, has a history of over 50 years of service to the marine industry providing state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing to our customers throughout the United States and around the world with a reputation for quality and customer support. 

With an in-house staff of engineers, programmers, manufacturing and service personnel, EMI has positioned itself as a marine integrator that can provide multiple products and systems, thereby allowing our customers a “one-stop-shopping” environment for many of the vessel’s critical monitoring and control systems. EMI is committed to maintaining our lead in this industry with proactive research and development and state-of-the-art technology. 

The Future of Control: EMI FlexCommand

Now Introducing a First-of-its-Kind Wireless Bow Thruster Control System

  • Maximize Efficiency: Improved maneuvering response means less time, less fuel, and smoother operations

  • Eliminate Clutter & Cable Failures: Wireless technology reduces installation complexity and ongoing maintenance

  • Enhance Safety & Flexibility: Operate with confidence from anywhere on board with secure, reliable, wireless control

  • Real-time Data You Can See: Monitor performance and system status to make smarter decisions

This means safer waterways, more efficient operations, lower lifecycle cost, and greater control precision.

Markets Served

EMI delivers solutions across diverse maritime and defense sectors.

Government & Defense

  • Military
  • U.S. Coast Guard

Commercial Marine

  • Passenger Ferries
  • Crew Boats
  • Cargo Vessels

Workboats & Offshore

  • Tugboats
  • Towboats
  • Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)

Infrastructure

  • Shipyards
  • Drydocks

Keeping your vessels secure & monitored

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Precision control at your fingertips

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Smart automation that keeps your vessel flowing

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Clear readings for confident navigation at sea

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  • Services That Support Your Build

    Services That Support Your Build

    EMI is not just a premier manufacturer of specialized control products for the marine industry. We proudly stand behind every product we make, with a highly skilled field service team, expert in-house repair capabilities and a versatile engineering team. To request additional information or to schedule any of our services, Contact Us

  • The Future of Control: FlexCommand

    The Future of Control: FlexCommand

    Now Introducing our FlexCommand Barge Controller. A first-of-its-kind wireless bow thruster control system. The future of control, this offers single barge compatibility across multiple towboats, a portable wireless operator controller with working range up to 250 ft. and a wireless antenna communication range up to ¼ mile. Contact us for a quote.