What Unimed does

Unimed (Universal Marine Medical Supply International) is a US-headquartered, private-equity-backed provider of integrated medical, wellness, and compliance solutions for the global maritime industry. Founded in the mid-1970s and operating for nearly 50 years, the company serves more than 14,000 vessels and 500,000 seafarers across commercial shipping, cruise lines, oil and gas offshore operators, leisure yachting, humanitarian aid, and mining segments. It is owned by ZCG Private Equity and conducts business through entities in the United States and the United Kingdom, with offices in North America (Miami, South Plainfield), Europe (Athens, Southampton, plus acquired presences in Rotterdam, Greece, and Cyprus), and Asia-Pacific (Singapore, New Delhi, Perth), supplemented by supply branch offices in Dubai, Santos, Shanghai, and Sydney. Reported headcount is 250 employees globally, with 24/7/365 client service coverage.

The company sells an integrated four-product platform: Telemed (in-house team of medical professionals providing 24/7 case management, wellness, PEME, and nutrition services), Medscale (online inventory and compliance tracking for medical chests, oxygen, and flag certifications), MedO2 (medical oxygen supply, maintenance, and tracking), and DOEM (expired medication collection and disposal). Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of integrated medical kits, pharmaceuticals, devices, and oxygen systems (recurring via replenishment and regulatory requirements); subscription-based platform access for Medscale and MedO2; and professional services including telemedicine, PEME management, drug/alcohol/environmental testing (via the Elssi Maritime Services acquisition), and waste disposal. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 13131:2021, and Bureau Veritas certifications. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to vessel type, fleet size, and compliance scope, with distribution via direct enterprise field sales and acquisition-based channels such as Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy.

Under ZCG ownership, Unimed has executed an acquisition-led expansion strategy across Europe, completing deals for Lagaay Medical Group in 2025, Elssi Maritime Services in December 2025, and Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy in February 2026, adding pharmaceutical distribution scale, testing services, and geographic coverage in core European maritime markets.

Name

Unimed

Legal name

Universal Marine Medical Supply International, LLC & Universal Marine Medical UK, Ltd. Unimed Holdings, LLC Companies

Website

https://universalmarinemedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Unimed (Universal Marine Medical Supply International) is a global provider of integrated medical kits, pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, oxygen systems, and compliance solutions for the maritime industry, serving over 14,000 vessels and 500,000 seafarers across commercial shipping, cruise, and offshore operators under ZCG Private Equity ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Medical Supplies and Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Assistance & Ship-to-Shore Healthcare Coordination (TLAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Maritime medical supplies
• Vessel medical kits
• Maritime telemedicine services
• Shipboard oxygen systems
• Maritime compliance management

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical products and supplies: Sale and supply of integrated medical kits, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and oxygen systems to maritime operators globally. Products include over 1,000 SKUs across medical chests, personal protective equipment, and compliance-required onboard medical inventory. Revenue is recurring as products require replenishment and regulatory compliance maintenance.
2. Software and platform subscriptions: Subscription-based access to Medscale (inventory management platform) and MedO2 online platform for tracking, managing onloads/offloads, and compliance monitoring. Provides recurring revenue through annual or multi-year platform licensing.
3. Telemedicine and medical services: 24/7 medical support, case management, wellness services, PEME (Pre-Employment Medical Examination) management, and nutrition plans provided through the Telemed team. Revenue is generated as part of integrated service contracts with maritime operators.
4. Drug, alcohol, and environmental testing services: Testing services integrated via the Elssi Maritime Services acquisition, covering drug, alcohol, and environmental testing for maritime crew. Expands the compliance and health services portfolio.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Unimed supplies integrated medical kits, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and onboard medical equipment to maritime operators worldwide, paired with 24/7 telemedicine and case management, onboard oxygen systems, regulatory compliance tracking software, drug/alcohol testing, and expired medication disposal. Its four core offerings — Telemed, Medscale, MedO2, and DOEM — are bundled into enterprise contracts with ship managers, cruise lines, oil & gas operators, and offshore vessel companies to deliver end-to-end health, wellness, and compliance readiness for crews at sea.

Product overview

Unimed offers an integrated platform of health, wellness, and compliance solutions for the maritime industry. The portfolio consists of four core product modules: Telemed (24/7 telemedicine and medical support services), Medscale (inventory tracking and compliance monitoring software), MedO2 (medical oxygen solutions and logistics), and DOEM (expired medication disposal services). These products work together to provide end-to-end shipboard medical coverage from medical kits and supplies to compliance documentation and global logistics support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Telemed: In-house dedicated team of experienced medical professionals providing 24/7 medical support, case management, wellness services, PEME management, and nutrition plans for seafarers worldwide
• Medscale
• MedO2
• DOEM

Products and services

• Telemed In-house dedicated team of experienced medical professionals providing 24/7 medical support, case management, wellness and wellbeing services, PEME (Pre-Employment Medical Examination) management, and nutrition plans for seafarers worldwide via a concierge telemedicine model.
• Medscale All-in-one online solution for seamlessly tracking medical chest, oxygen, and medical inventory with real-time monitoring of compliance status and essential flag certifications, sold to maritime operators for fleet-wide regulatory readiness.
• MedO2 Tailored, comprehensive medical oxygen solutions designed exclusively for the maritime industry, supplying Medical Oxygen, essential system components, and dependable maintenance services with an intuitive online platform for tracking, managing onloads and offloads, and real-time updates.
• DOEM Dedicated team for the meticulous collection, processing, and disposal of expired medications, adhering to the highest safety and regulatory standards for responsible, sustainable, and reliable medical waste management for the maritime industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 14,000 vessels and 500,000+ seafarers globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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 minor.

• International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)minorOthersUnimed holds membership in the IADC, an industry association serving drilling contractors and related companies in the oil and gas sector.
• International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA)minorOthersUnimed holds membership in ISSA, a global association for marine suppliers and service providers.
• International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA)minorOthersUnimed holds membership in IMPA, a global association for marine purchasing professionals.
• ShipServminorOthersUnimed is listed as a supplier on ShipServ's marine e-commerce platform connecting buyers and suppliers in the maritime industry.
• Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)minorOthersUnimed holds membership in CLIA, the largest cruise industry trade association, supporting its cruise shipping customer segment.
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)minorOthersUnimed holds membership in ACEP, which supports emergency care standards and physician networks relevant to maritime telemedicine services.
• George Washington University Hospital – Emergency Care UnitminorOthersUnimed maintains an affiliation with the George Washington University Hospital's Emergency Care Unit, supporting the credibility and clinical quality of its telemedicine and emergency medical services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Martek Marine: Martek Marine supplies environmental, medical, and safety equipment to commercial shipping with a focus on emissions monitoring and crew welfare. It directly competes with Unimed's Medscale-style compliance tracking and onboard medical offerings for commercial operators.
• Drew Marine: Drew Marine supplies water treatment, fuel additives, and onboard chemicals and medical supplies to commercial shipping. It overlaps with Unimed in marine medical supply, regulatory compliance support, and global ship agency-style logistics, making it a direct mid-market competitor.
• Wrist Group: Wrist is a leading global ship supplier offering provisions, cabin stores, and medical/PPE supplies to commercial shipping and offshore. It directly competes with Unimed on the procurement-and-distribution side of maritime medical supply and is a likely candidate for further industry consolidation.
• Wilhelmsen Ships Service: Wilhelmsen's ship service division provides maritime product distribution including medical supplies, safety equipment, and consumables to global vessel operators. Direct competitor to Unimed's core medical kits, pharmaceuticals, and ship agency supply lines, but at materially greater scale and broader product portfolio.

Others

• Haniel: Haniel's BekaertDeslee and other portfolio companies include industrial and consumer medical adjacent operations; included only as a tangentially relevant capital allocator in medical-adjacent industries rather than a direct maritime medical peer.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): BSM is a major third-party ship manager operating hundreds of vessels, which makes it both a potential customer for Unimed and a competitor through its own onboard medical and compliance management capabilities. Comparable as a maritime medical buyer/operator rather than a pure supplier.

Broad incumbents

• VIKING Life-Saving Equipment: VIKING is a global leader in marine safety equipment and has expanded into broader safety and onboard service offerings, including elements of medical and compliance. It serves overlapping customer segments (cruise, offshore, commercial) and is comparable in distribution scale.
• SURVITEC Group: SURVITEC is a large safety and survival equipment provider to the maritime industry, with growing exposure to onboard medical and telemedicine. It is broader and more diversified than Unimed, but increasingly competitive in the integrated safety + medical space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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