Tuco Marine, a specialist in the development and production of autonomous vessels and high-speed boats for defense, offshore professionals, and other maritime industries, has announced a significant reinforcement of its organization.
This comes as Bonnesen Mølby Invest joins as a shareholder, acquiring shares from previous minority owners. The company’s majority ownership remains with founders Jonas Pedersen and Jakob Frost.
Jens Mølby joins as the new Chairman of the Board, bringing extensive business experience – including his previous role as Director at the Danish Growth Fund – where he gained solid insight into financing and scaling growth companies. Additionally, Lars Bonnesen, co-owner of the international shipping company United Heavy Lift, becomes a shareholder and contributes significant global maritime industry knowledge.
The board is further strengthened by the appointment of Henrik Ryberg, former Commander of the Royal Danish Navy. Ryberg brings operational and strategic experience from the defense sector, most recently leading the Danish Navy’s modernization efforts, international collaboration, and technological advancements. His deep understanding of naval requirements, strategic leadership, and international relations positions him as a key figure in Tuco Marine’s increased focus on the defense sector. His presence ensures that the company’s products and development strategy align with the evolving demands of both national and international defense clients.
Tuco Marine maintains a balance between civil and defense markets
At the same time, Tuco Marine continues to build on its strong position in professional offshore workboats and other maritime industries. Strategically, the company maintains a balance between civil and defense markets.
As part of the ownership change, the new investors have also completed a capital increase in Tuco Marine to support its ambitious growth plans. The new funding will be used to develop new products and technologies and to strengthen global sales and marketing efforts. The goal is to enhance Tuco Marine’s international competitiveness and meet increasing demand from both the defense and commercial sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bonnesen and Mølby as co-owners,” says Jonas Pedersen, CEO and co-founder of Tuco Marine. “Their investment and experience provide a strong foundation for accelerating our growth – both in new defense projects and within our core business of workboats. At the same time, bringing Henrik Ryberg on board significantly enhances our strategic capabilities in the defense arena. His experience and network give us a unique opportunity to position Tuco Marine even more strongly on the international stage.”
“Tuco Marine has built impressive expertise in lightweight, high-speed vessels and autonomous surface platforms,” says Jens Mølby, new Chairman and investor. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter. With our combined efforts and additional capital, we can focus on unlocking Tuco Marine’s full potential – both by strengthening our international presence and addressing the growing needs of modern naval forces.”
