OMS Group

What OMS Group does

OMS Group Sdn Bhd. (operating as Optic Marine Group) is a Malaysian-headquartered, KKR-owned submarine telecommunications infrastructure company providing end-to-end subsea cable installation, maintenance, and route survey services globally. Founded in 1987, the company operates a fleet of five active cable-laying vessels (CS Ile De Re, CS Lodbrog, CS Cable Vigilance, CS Teneo, Peter Faber), two cable lay barges (Cable Orchestra, Cable Empowered), and proprietary subsea burial equipment (SMD MD-3 Plough, Dragon Sledge, J-Sledge, Hydro Air Sledge, ST206 ROV). Approximately 10% of the international cableship fleet is operated by OMS Group, with four additional vessels under construction (Royal IHC newbuilds from Q1 2027; ULSTEIN GREAT-Class from 2028) — the first such newbuild program commissioned by an independent contractor in the industry.

OMS Group generates revenue through professional services contracts for subsea cable installation and repair (project-based, enterprise-negotiated), managed services from ownership of cable landing stations and terrestrial dark fiber infrastructure in Southeast Asia (via subsidiary LitUp Network), and marine survey services (via OMS Geometra division, including hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical surveys). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to global telecom operators, submarine cable consortia, and government agencies. The company serves primary customers including Southern Cross, Alcatel Submarine Networks, and Globe Telecom, with geographic coverage across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific island nations. In October 2023 KKR committed $400M in equity, followed by a $292.5M syndicated debt facility in June 2024, underwriting an aggressive fleet expansion and capability build-out that includes autonomous survey platforms (USV Elite, Exail DriX O-16) managed from a Singapore-based Remote Operations Centre.

Name

OMS Group

Legal name

OMS Group Sdn Bhd.

Website

https://opticmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OMS Group is a KKR-owned Malaysian submarine cable installation, maintenance, and survey company operating ~10% of the global cableship fleet and serving global telecom operators, cable consortia, and governments across Asia-Pacific, Oceania, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Submarine Cable Installation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Order Visibility, Status Notifications & Customer Tracking Portal (TLAEACAL), Dropship & Supplier Fulfillment Coordination (TLAEACAG), Order-to-Cash Integration (Invoicing, Tax, Payments) for Logistics OMS (TLAEACAJ), Returns, Reverse Logistics & Refund/Exchange Automation (RMA) (TLAEACAH)

Keywords

• Submarine cable installation
• Subsea cable maintenance
• Marine survey services
• Cable lay vessels
• Subsea infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Shah Alam

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Subsea Cable Installation and Maintenance Services: OMS Group generates revenue through installation and repair of deep and shallow water subsea fiber-optic cable systems, including project management, direct shore ends, engineering, and subsea surveys. Services are provided globally to telecommunications companies and government entities.
2. Digital Infrastructure Ownership: Revenue from owning and operating cable landing stations and terrestrial dark fiber infrastructure in Southeast Asia. This includes infrastructure ownership providing recurring connectivity services to telecom operators.
3. Marine Survey Services: OMS Geometra division provides hydrographic, geophysical and geotechnical survey services to submarine telecommunications, offshore energy and marine infrastructure sectors, supporting offshore survey campaigns globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OMS Group is an integrated submarine cable infrastructure company providing installation, maintenance, and survey services for deep and shallow water fiber-optic cable systems. The company operates a fleet of purpose-built cableships, cable lay barges, and uncrewed surface vessels, serving global telecommunications operators, governments, and offshore energy clients with end-to-end subsea project execution and digital infrastructure ownership in Southeast Asia.

Product overview

OMS Group is an integrated telecommunications infrastructure company providing submarine cable installation, maintenance, and survey services. The company operates a fleet of purpose-built vessels including cableships (CS Ile De Re, CS Lodbrog, CS Cable Vigilance, CS Teneo), cable lay barges (Cable Orchestra, Cable Empowered), and anchor handling tugboats. The portfolio includes specialized subsea equipment (SMD MD-3 Plough, Dragon Sledge, J-Sledge, Hydro Air Sledge trenchers, ST206 ROV) and autonomous capabilities through USV Elite and Exail DriX O-16 uncrewed surface vessels. OMS Geometra serves as the marine survey division providing hydrographic, geophysical and geotechnical survey services, supported by a Remote Operations Centre in Singapore. The company serves submarine telecommunications, offshore energy, and marine infrastructure sectors globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMS Geometra: Marine survey division of OMS Group providing hydrographic, geophysical and geotechnical survey services to submarine telecommunications, offshore energy and marine infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Singapore with capabilities including remotely operated and autonomous survey systems.
• LitUp Network

Products and services

• Cable Installation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel consumption and emissions significantly reduced compared to conventional crewed survey vessels through use of uncrewed platforms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and regional.

• ExailcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Exail provides DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel platform for USV Elite. OMS Group has acquired two Exail DriX O-16 vessels for autonomous survey capabilities supporting subsea cable infrastructure projects worldwide.
• ULSTEINcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Contracts signed with ULSTEIN on December 23, 2025 for design and construction of two next-generation cable-laying vessels (GREAT-Class Fleet). Vessels feature ULSTEIN X-BOW design with focus on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, scheduled for 2028 service.
• Southern CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partnership for SX Tasman Express (SX-TX) subsea cable supply contract connecting Sydney (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand).
• Alcatel Submarine NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partnership for SX Tasman Express (SX-TX) subsea cable supply contract connecting Sydney (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand).
• Royal IHCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2024Royal IHC, a leading supplier of maritime technology, contracted to construct a series of cable-laying vessels for OMS Group. The first vessel is expected to be delivered in Q1 2027. This marks the first time an independent contractor has commissioned new vessels in the industry.
• LitUp Network and IGC PartnershipstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Strategic collaboration between LitUp Network (OMS Group subsidiary) and IGC to enhance Thailand's connectivity. The MoU outlines cooperation on cable landing stations and submarine cable systems projects in Thailand and ASEAN region.
• PT Pelayaran Lintas Optik (PLO)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017Partnership between PT Optic Marine Indonesia (OMI) and PT Pelayaran Lintas Optik (PLO) for submarine cable installation work in Indonesia. PLO provides three Indonesian-flagged vessels supporting fiber optic and power cable deployment connecting islands and continents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alcatel Submarine Networks: French-based global submarine cable system integrator and installer. Most direct peer to OMS Group as it both manufactures and installs subsea telecom cables; OMS is currently a partner on SX Tasman Express with ASN.
• SubCom (TE SubCom): US-based submarine cable system supplier and installer with a fleet of cable ships. Competes with OMS Group for global subsea cable installation and maintenance contracts.
• NEC Submarine Networks: Japanese submarine cable manufacturer and installer with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Competes head-to-head with OMS Group for regional telecom consortium cable installation work.
• Global Marine Systems: UK-headquartered provider of submarine cable installation, maintenance and survey services with a global fleet of cable ships. Direct competitor to OMS Group in marine cable laying and repair.
• Orange Marine: Submarine cable services subsidiary of Orange, operating cable ships for installation, maintenance and survey globally. Direct peer to OMS Group in the international cableship service market.

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: Italian cable manufacturer with integrated submarine cable systems business. Larger, more diversified incumbent that competes in cable supply and installation but also in power cables and broader infrastructure.
• Saipem: Italian offshore engineering and construction major with submarine cable lay capabilities as part of its broader EPCI portfolio. Larger incumbent whose offshore vessel footprint overlaps with OMS Group's installation services.

Regional players

• NTT World Engineering Marine: Japanese submarine cable installation and maintenance services company affiliated with NTT. Operates regionally in Japan and adjacent waters with comparable cable ship services to OMS Group.

Emerging players

• Fugro: Dutch marine geo-services company providing hydrographic, geophysical and geotechnical survey services. Competes with OMS Geometra division for offshore survey mandates supporting submarine cable route engineering.
• Ocean Infinity: Marine technology company operating large fleets of uncrewed surface and sub-surface vessels for survey and inspection. Emerging peer to OMS Group's USV-based autonomous survey capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/optic-marine-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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