Electrical & Lighting Systems Engineered for Marine Defence.

Mission-critical solutions for high-integrity naval environments.

Engineering Excellence Since 1832

For nearly two centuries, McGeoch has engineered the electrical and lighting systems the Royal Navy depends on — from gaslight to today's most advanced fleet.

1832Engineering since

Engineering the high-integrity electrical and lighting systems the Royal Navy has relied on since 1832.

190+Programmes supported

Naval defence programmes supported across surface ships and submarines throughout their operational service life.

40+Countries served

Countries served worldwide with certified, marine-grade electrical and specialist LED lighting systems.

Product Areas

Electrical and lighting systems engineered for marine defence

From power distribution and switchgear to specialist LED lighting, our product areas cover the high-integrity electrical and illumination systems that keep naval platforms operational in the most demanding environments.

Certifications

Certified for high-integrity environments

Independently accredited across quality, environmental, security and defence supply-chain standards — the assurance framework naval procurement demands.

  • ISO 9001:2015
    Quality management
  • ISO 14001
    Environmental
  • Cyber Essentials Plus
    Security
  • Make UK Defence
    Member
  • JOSCAR
    Defence supply chain
  • Made in the Midlands
    Member
Trusted Partners

Trusted by leading defence and engineering organisations

For nearly two centuries we have supplied high-integrity electrical and lighting systems to the Royal Navy, prime contractors and defence organisations across the UK and internationally.

  • Royal Navy
  • BAE Systems
  • Babcock
  • Make UK Defence
  • Leonardo
  • QinetiQ
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Naval warship under way at sea.
Why McGeoch

Built for Reliability in Critical Environments

01Engineered for Harsh Marine Conditions

Every assembly is designed and qualified to withstand vibration, mechanical shock, salt-laden air, and temperature extremes. Materials, finishes, and sealing are specified for long service life in the most demanding maritime and shipboard environments.

02Proven Across Defence Programmes

Our equipment is in service on named naval programmes spanning surface fleet, submarine, and support platforms. Decades of delivery against defence standards mean our solutions arrive proven, documented, and ready for integration.

03High-Integrity Electrical Systems

From power distribution and switchboards to control and monitoring, our electrical systems are engineered for continuity of service. Redundancy, protection, and fault tolerance are built in to keep critical platforms operating when it matters most.

04Specialist Lighting Expertise

Internal, external, emergency, ceremonial, and intelligent DALI lighting — all developed in-house for reliability and long service life. We combine photometric design with rugged construction to meet exacting naval and industrial requirements.

Start a conversation with our engineering team

Whether you're specifying equipment for a new platform, sourcing naval spares, or planning through-life support, our engineering team can help you scope the right electrical and lighting solution and guide it from design through to testing and commissioning.