What Drew Marine does

Drew Marine, a maritime solutions division of privately held Drew International, supplies chemical products, engineered systems, and onboard technical services to commercial shipping, military/government fleets, offshore energy operators, cruise lines, and recreational marine. Its portfolio spans six core categories: cargo hold and tank cleaning chemicals (HOLDBRITE, ENVIROCARE, LAC, EDGE); fuel management (AMERGY fuel treatments, AMERSTAT biocide, combustion improvers including Sulnox Eco, deposit modifiers, test kits, and the FUEL MILL homogenizer); water treatment (AMERZINE, AGK-100 boiler treatments, LIQUIDEWT, MAXIGARD cooling treatments, biological water and discharge-stream programs); maintenance solutions (equipment cleaners, pollution prevention, sanitation including ENVIROCARE WTE and the DREW LINE GUARD BW program, sealing products, and CREW CARE accommodation); refrigeration products (AMERFROST refrigerants, leak detectors, and a 10,000+ cylinder exchange network); and welding products. Branded sub-brands include CREW CARE, HOLDBRITE, AMERFROST, DrewWatch, and Sulnox Eco.

The business is differentiated by a global supply network of more than 1,100 ports across 120 countries and 75+ countries with dedicated Energy Solutions presence, backed by IMO, MARPOL, ISO 9001/14001, EPA, Lloyd's Register, and Green Marine certifications. Underlying technology is domain-specialized chemical formulation rather than digital platforms: proprietary dosing chemistries are paired with the DrewWatch 2 monitoring software, engineered dosing systems (e.g., FUEL MILL Homogenizer made in Germany), and preventive reliability programs. The service layer includes initial/periodic/emergency onboard calls, crew training, monthly log reviews, and 24/7 remote assistance delivered by trained service engineers at global port locations.

Drew Marine monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) chemical product sales (fuel treatments, cleaning chemicals, water treatment, refrigerants, welding gases) delivered directly to vessels at port; (2) technical services and onboard support, including monitoring software, training, and emergency response; and (3) equipment and test kit sales, including dosing systems, fuel/water test kits, and refrigerant cylinder exchange. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held under Drew International with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Drew Marine

Legal name

Drew International

Website

https://drew-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Drew Marine, a division of privately held Drew International, supplies maritime chemical products and onboard technical services—including fuel treatments, tank cleaning, water treatment, refrigeration, and welding—to commercial, military, offshore, cruise, and recreational vessel operators across 1,100+ ports in 120 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Chemical Products and Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Lubricants (IMAEAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Lubricants Supply & Services (Cylinder/System Oils) (TLAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Maritime chemical solutions
• Fuel management additives
• Cargo hold cleaning
• Boiler water treatment
• Marine refrigeration gases

Headquarters

HQ city

Whippany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: Sale of maritime chemical formulations including water treatment, fuel treatment, cleaning chemicals, and refrigeration products. Products sold directly to maritime operators through global supply network with delivery to vessels at ports worldwide.
2. Technical Services and Onboard Support: Technical service including initial, periodic, and emergency service calls; crew training; DrewWatch 2 monitoring software; monthly log reviews; and 24/7 remote assistance. Services provided by trained technicians at global port locations.
3. Equipment and Test Kits: Sale of specialized equipment including dosing systems, test equipment, cleaning equipment, and monitoring tools. Products include fuel testing kits, water analysis equipment, and cylinder exchange programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Drew Marine manufactures and supplies specialized marine chemical formulations and delivers technical services to commercial vessel operators worldwide. Its portfolio spans cargo hold and tank cleaning chemicals, fuel treatment additives and combustion improvers, boiler/cooling/biological water treatment programs, refrigeration gases, maintenance and sanitation cleaners, and welding products, supported by onboard technical service engineers and a supply network covering more than 1,100 ports across 120 countries.

Product overview

Drew Marine is a maritime chemical products and services company providing comprehensive solutions for commercial vessels, military/government ships, and recreational boats. The portfolio is organized into six main categories: Cargo Hold and Tank Solutions (hold cleaning, tank cleaning, cleaning equipment), Fuel Management (storage tank treatment, combustion improvers, deposit modifiers, test equipment, engineered systems), Water Treatment (boiler water, cooling water, biological water, water generation, discharge streams, test kits), Maintenance Solutions (vessel general, equipment cleaning, pollution prevention, sanitation, sealing products, accommodation), Refrigeration Products (refrigerant gases, refrigeration equipment), and Welding Products. Specific branded products include HOLDBRITE and ENVIROCARE cleaning chemicals, AMERGY fuel treatments, AMERFROST refrigerants, and the DrewWatch 2 monitoring software. Services include onboard technical services, global supply network (1,100+ ports in 120 countries), and specialized programs like the CREW CARE accommodation program and DREW LINE GUARD BW sanitation program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREW CARE: Accommodation cleaning program focused on crew welfare, sustainability, and environmental responsibility for ship living spaces.
• Sulnox Eco
• AMERFROST
• DREWWatch
• HOLDBRITE

Products and services

• HOLDBRITE Cargo Hold Cleaning Solutions MARPOL Annex V compliant cargo hold cleaning product line covering HOLDBRITE XF heavy-duty multi-purpose alkaline cleaner for coal and greasy residues and HOLDBRITE PRO HD for tough oily residues such as green delayed pet coke. Designed for bulk carrier operators requiring regulatory compliance and residue removal.
• HOLD BARRIER XR Temporary Protective Coating Temporary protective coating for cargo holds that protects against corrosive cargoes and optimizes detergent chemistry usage. Targeted at bulk carrier and dry cargo operators needing cargo-switch flexibility.
• IMO-Approved Tank Cleaning Chemicals (ENVIROCARE 370, LAC, EDGE) Tank cleaning product line comprising ENVIROCARE 370 multipurpose solvent-based degreaser, LAC versatile liquid alkaline cleaner with deodorizing capability, and EDGE multipurpose heavy-duty cleaner. Designed for tanker operators needing IMO-approved cargo tank cleaning across edible oils, mineral oils, and stubborn soils.
• AMERGY Fuel Treatment Line (AMERGY 222 PLUS, AMERGY XLS PLUS) Fuel treatment chemistry for storage tanks covering AMERGY 222 PLUS for VLSFO and marine residual fuel grades including HSHFO and AMERGY XLS PLUS for ULSFO and distillate fuel grades including bio-derived fuels. Targets commercial vessel operators managing sludge formation, microbial growth, and fuel stability across marine fuel grades.
• AMERSTAT 25DM Fuel Biocide Cost-effective fuel biocide that protects fuel tanks from microbial degradation, fuel spoilage, and H2S generation. U.S. EPA compliant. Sold to commercial vessel operators for storage tank microbial control.
• Sulnox Eco Combustion Improver 100% organic fuel conditioner that improves combustion, delivers rapid fuel savings, lowers emissions, and assists engine performance without system modifications. Distributed through Drew Marine network across 2,500+ ports to operators including EPS, Crystal Cruises, and Spring Marine.
• AMERGIZE and MAXIBURN Combustion Improvers Organometallic combustion improver (AMERGIZE) formulated for HSHFO residual fuels that inhibits corrosion, promotes complete combustion, and reduces carbon deposits, plus MAXIBURN multifunctional additive for VLSFO and ULSFO that cleans and restores injection equipment. Sold to commercial vessel operators seeking fuel efficiency and engine performance.
• Boiler Water Treatment Program (AMERZINE, AGK-100) Comprehensive boiler water treatment program combining AMERZINE oxygen scavenger for rapid oxygen removal and AGK-100 multi-component scale and corrosion inhibitor blend. Includes specialty test kits and global engineer support network for marine boiler operations.
• Cooling Water Treatment Program (LIQUIDEWT, MAXIGARD, DREWGARD XTA) Cooling water treatment program featuring LIQUIDEWT nitrite-based multi-functional corrosion inhibitor (OEM-approved by Akasaka, MAN B&W, Mitsubishi), MAXIGARD for medium/high-speed marine diesel engines, and DREWGARD XTA with aluminum protection for high-speed engines. Sold to commercial and military vessel operators for corrosion and scale control.
• AMERFROST Refrigerant Product Line Non-ozone-depleting HFC refrigerant line including AMERFROST 449A/448A with low global warming potential, AMERFROST 407C for low/medium temperature systems, and AMERFROST A-134A for retrofitting CFC-12 systems. Backed by global cylinder exchange program across 100+ locations. Sold to vessel operators for marine refrigeration.
• DREW LINE GUARD BW Sanitation Reliability Program Drew Marine's preventive reliability program for vacuum sanitation systems on passenger vessels. Combines ENVIROCARE WTE and ENVIROCARE VTC 4000 chemistry with engineered dosing and service to maintain stable flow, reduce organic pipe blockages, and minimize operational disruptions. Sold to cruise and passenger vessel operators.
• CREW CARE Accommodation Program Holistic accommodation cleaning program for crew living spaces ensuring hygiene, crew welfare, and environmental sustainability through a three-tier approach. Sold to commercial vessel and cruise operators for accommodation maintenance.
• DrewWatch 2 Monitoring Software Real-time monitoring software that continuously tracks key performance metrics and water quality conditions across vessel systems. Bundled with Drew Marine onboard technical services including monthly log reviews. Sold to commercial vessel operators as part of integrated water and fuel management programs.
• FUEL MILL Homogenizer Engineered System Engineered homogenizer system that reduces excessive organic sludge formation and recovers fuel energy otherwise lost as sludge. Made in Germany. Available for newbuild or retrofit projects and sold to shipyards and vessel operators managing fuel quality.
• Drew Marine Onboard Technical Services Technical service program delivered by trained technicians at global port locations, providing initial, periodic, and emergency service calls, crew training, DrewWatch 2 monitoring software, monthly log reviews, and 24/7 remote assistance. Sold to commercial vessel operators as an integrated service overlay to chemical product programs.
• Drew XP Test Equipment and Test Kits Test equipment portfolio covering Drew XP TBN Test Kit for cylinder oil optimization, Drew XP Wear Debris Analyzer, Drew XP H2O Test Kit for water contamination, and DREWCAT Fines Tester for catalyst fines monitoring. Sold to vessel operators to support fuel and lube management programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced unplanned downtime through preventive maintenance programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SulnoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal distribution agreement expanding access to Sulnox Eco combustion improver solutions across Drew Marine's network of more than 2,500 ports. Partnership strengthens Drew Marine's fuel efficiency and decarbonization offering, providing organic fuel conditioner technology that has been independently tested by Lloyd's Register (ISO 8217 compliance) and SOCOTEC (emissions performance). The solution is operator-verified with demonstrated savings for fleets including EPS, Crystal Cruises, and Spring Marine.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• BP Marine (Castrol Marine): BP Marine and its Castrol Marine lubricants line compete with Drew Marine's cylinder oils and engine-room chemistry. BP leverages bunker relationships and global brand recognition to underprice in lubricants, a key Drew Marine category.
• TotalEnergies Marine: TotalEnergies Marine supplies marine fuels, lubricants, and supporting chemicals globally, overlapping Drew Marine's fuel-treatment and lubricant offerings. Its broad energy portfolio and bunker network give it distribution leverage with the same shipping customers.
• Shell Marine Products: Shell Marine is a global incumbent offering marine lubricants, fuels, and selected chemicals through a bunker-linked distribution model. It overlaps Drew Marine's lubricant and fuel-treatment categories but at much larger scale and as part of Shell's broader energy portfolio.
• ExxonMobil Marine: ExxonMobil's marine lubricants business competes with Drew Marine's lubrication program across the same engine-room and deck applications. As a major oil major, ExxonMobil bundles lubricants with marine fuels, leveraging scale advantages Drew Marine cannot match.
• Chevron Marine Products: Chevron Marine Products supplies marine lubricants and selected fuel additives to global ship operators, directly overlapping Drew Marine's fuel-treatment and lubrication programs. As a major oil major, it competes on scale and bunker-bundled pricing.

Direct peers

• Vickers Oils: UK-based specialist in marine lubricants and cylinder oils, directly overlapping Drew Marine's Drew XP cylinder oil optimization program and lubrication product line. Vickers serves similar engine-room customers and competes on marine fuel/additive performance.
• Marichem Marine Services: Marichem supplies marine chemicals (cleaners, water treatment, tank cleaning, fuel additives) to ship operators globally. Its product portfolio and IMO-approved chemistries closely mirror Drew Marine's, making it a direct niche competitor in the maritime chemicals space.
• Wilhelmsen (Unitor): Wilhelmsen's Unitor brand is the closest direct competitor to Drew Marine, supplying marine chemicals, water treatment, fuel treatment, and cleaning products to global shipping through a comparable port-agent distribution model. Both companies target the same vessel segments (tankers, bulk carriers, offshore) with IMO/MARPOL-aligned chemistries.
• Bluestar Marine (China National Bluestar): Bluestar Marine supplies marine coatings, cleaning chemicals, and fuel/water treatment solutions to Asian and global shipping customers. It competes directly with Drew Marine's tank cleaning, hold cleaning, and water treatment product lines.
• Petromarine: Petromarine supplies marine lubricants, chemicals, and technical services to ship operators with a global port-agent network, overlapping Drew Marine's cylinder oils, fuel treatment, and onboard service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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