What Pacific Blu does

Pacific Blu Subsea Services is a privately held subsea services company that provides underwater ship husbandry and marine survey services to ship owners, vessel operators, and maritime companies. Originally established in 2013 in Chennai, India, the company relocated its primary operational base to Fujairah, UAE, and serves the maritime industry at port locations via deployed commercial diving teams. Its customers include shipping companies and vessel operators requiring regular underwater maintenance without dry-docking.

The company offers a portfolio of approximately 12 service lines spanning the underwater hull maintenance lifecycle, including underwater hull cleaning using a proprietary hydraulic-powered Brush Kart System, propeller polishing with Rupert-A grade Marina pads, underwater hull inspection, class surveys, entanglement removal, wet and hyperbaric welding, sacrificial anode replacement, rope cutter installation, bow thruster maintenance, sea chest cleaning, and above-water cleaning. It also provides marine and cargo survey services covering draft surveys, bunker surveys, condition surveys, hatch surveys, crane performance surveys, and cargo inspection. The Brush Kart System uses specialized brushes fabricated based on fouling type, thickness, and hardness of barnacles, with separate configurations for vertical sides, flat bottoms, rudder/bilge keels, and propeller polishing.

Pacific Blu operates under a professional services revenue model, with quote-based pricing per vessel per operation contracted on a one-time or recurring basis. Distribution is direct field delivery by diving teams at port locations, with customer acquisition handled primarily through the company website (pacificblu.ae), contact forms, and direct inquiry. The company differentiates itself through approved service supplier status with six IACS classification societies (ABS, BV, DNV, LR, NKK, IRS), ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and ADCI commercial diving certification, alongside a UAE Port Operators License and Trade License. Revenue, headcount, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Pacific Blu

Legal name

Pacific Blu Subsea Services

Website

https://pacificblu.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Blu Subsea Services provides underwater ship husbandry and marine survey services to shipping companies and vessel operators at UAE ports. Founded in India in 2013, it operates from Fujairah using proprietary brush kart technology and holds six IACS class society approvals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ship Husbandry and Subsea Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Underwater hull cleaning
• Ship husbandry services
• Marine and cargo surveys
• Subsea diving services
• Propeller polishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fujairah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ship Husbandry Services: One-time and recurring underwater maintenance services for vessels including hull cleaning, propeller polishing, inspections, and repairs. Services are contracted per vessel per operation.
2. Marine and Cargo Survey Services: Survey services for vessels including draft surveys, bunker surveys, condition surveys, hatch surveys, crane performance surveys, and cargo inspections.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pacific Blu Subsea Services provides underwater ship husbandry and marine survey services to the maritime industry at ports, primarily in Fujairah, UAE. Services are delivered by certified commercial divers using specialized equipment including a hydraulic-powered Brush Kart System for hull cleaning and Rupert-A grade Marina polishing pads for propeller polishing. The company is approved by major IACS classification societies (ABS, BV, DNV, LR, NKK, IRS) and offers a comprehensive portfolio covering hull cleaning, propeller polishing, inspections, class surveys, welding, anode replacement, and marine/cargo surveys.

Product overview

Pacific Blu Subsea Services is a marine services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of underwater and ship husbandry services for the maritime industry. The core offerings include underwater hull cleaning using Brush Kart Systems, underwater inspections, propeller polishing, and various welding and maintenance services. The company also provides Marine and Cargo Survey services covering draft surveys, bunker surveys, condition assessments, and cargo inspection services. Services are delivered by professional commercial divers using specialized equipment including hydraulic powered brushes and Rupert-A grade polishing pads. Pacific Blu operates approved by major IACS Classification Societies including DNV, Lloyd's Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas, NKK, and IRS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Underwater Hull Cleaning Professional underwater hull cleaning service using a hydraulic-powered Brush Kart System to remove marine fouling, corrosion products, and biofouling from ship hulls afloat or in dock. Includes cleaning of bilge keels, flat bottom, vertical sides (port and starboard). Targeted at ship owners and vessel operators wanting to maintain fuel efficiency and class compliance without dry-docking.
• Underwater Hull Inspection Visual examination and monitoring of hull condition including structural inspections for cracks, dents, leaks, and assessment of anti-fouling protective coating condition. Targeted at ship owners, operators, and classification surveyors needing in-water structural assessment without dry-docking.
• Underwater Propeller Polishing Underwater propeller cleaning and polishing using hydraulic-powered Rupert-A grade Marina polishing pads to reduce surface roughness, remove calcareous deposits, and improve fuel efficiency. Targeted at ship owners seeking to reduce power loss caused by rough propellers (up to 6% power loss).
• Above Water Cleaning Hull cleaning service above the waterline for vessels in ballast condition, using water jets to remove fouling while simultaneously conducting underwater hull cleaning operations. Targeted at ship owners requiring complete hull cleaning in a single operation.
• Class Surveys Classification survey services including overall examination, detailed checks on sampling basis, and witnessing of tests. Pacific Blu is approved with IACS Classification Societies including DNV, Lloyd's Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas, NKK, and IRS. Targeted at ship owners and operators requiring in-water class survey sign-off.
• Entanglement Removal Removal of foreign bodies such as mooring ropes, fishing nets, or lines entangled in propellers or bow thrusters using cutting techniques performed by professional commercial divers. Targeted at ship owners and operators facing emergency propulsion or maneuvering restrictions at port.
• Underwater Welding Underwater welding services including both wet welding (directly exposed to wet environment) and dry/hyperbaric welding (using sealed chamber with helium/oxygen atmosphere) for hull structure repairs. Targeted at ship owners and operators requiring in-water structural repair without dry-docking.
• Anodes Replacement Underwater sacrificial anode fitting and replacement services for submerged ship parts including rudder, propeller, and vertical sides, using zinc, aluminium, or magnesium anodes for cathodic corrosion protection. Targeted at ship owners and operators seeking to extend vessel operational life and prevent corrosion-related damage.
• Installation of Rope Cutters Installation and replacement of rope guard net cutters (knives) made of high-grade 316 stainless steel at propeller base to protect from rope and net entanglement during rotation. Targeted at ship owners and operators seeking proactive protection against propeller entanglement.
• Repair and Maintenance of Bow Thrusters Underwater maintenance services for bow and stern thrusters including inspection for water leaks, corrosion cleaning, shaft testing for cracks, propeller control inspection, and marine fouling removal from tunnels and propellers. Targeted at ship owners and operators requiring in-water thruster maintenance.
• Underwater Sea Chest Cleaning Underwater sea chest interior cleaning and blanking services, including cleaning of external gratings, internal cleaning by divers, and secure replacement of gratings. Targeted at ship owners and operators seeking to maintain sea chest functionality and prevent engine cooling issues.
• Marine and Cargo Survey Comprehensive marine survey services including draft surveys, bunker surveys, condition surveys, hatch sealing/unsealing surveys, hose tests, crane performance surveys, hold/hatch fitness surveys, dead freight surveys, loss minimization surveys, grab surveys, tanker surveys, bagged cargo surveys, cargo condition supervision, project cargo surveys, container surveys, car carrier loading surveys, and warehouse inspections. Targeted at ship owners, charterers, cargo interests, and P&I clubs requiring independent verification of vessel and cargo condition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Marine growth can increase fuel consumption by up to 30%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cathelco: UK-based marine engineering company providing underwater hull services, propeller polishing, and ICCP / cathodic protection systems. Comparable because Cathelco operates in the same ship husbandry space with IACS-approved service supplier status and serves similar commercial fleet customers.
• Hydrex: Belgium-headquartered underwater hull cleaning and repair specialist operating a global mobile dive team network. Comparable because Hydrex offers the same in-water hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and class-approved underwater repair services that Pacific Blu delivers, often to the same IACS standards.
• Miko Marine: Norway-based developer of the original Brush Kart hull cleaning technology and provider of in-water cleaning services. Directly comparable to Pacific Blu because Miko Marine both supplies the Brush Kart platform Pacific Blu describes and competes for the same in-water hull cleaning contracts.
• Subsea Global Services: Commercial diving and subsea services provider with a strong Middle East / UAE presence. Directly comparable as a competing underwater hull cleaning, inspection, and repair contractor serving commercial shipping at Gulf ports.

Regional players

• Al-Hashmi Marine Services: UAE-based regional ship husbandry and diving services provider operating primarily in the Gulf. Comparable as a regional competitor for the same Fujairah and broader UAE port call underwater service work.

Broad incumbents

• Hempel (Hull Performance Solutions): Major marine coatings supplier offering hull cleaning and performance monitoring services via its Hempel / Hempaguard programs. Comparable as an adjacent incumbent touching the same in-water hull cleaning workflow, though anchored in coatings rather than diving services.
• Wilhelmsen Port Services: Global maritime services group offering ship husbandry and underwater cleaning through its Ships Service division. Comparable as a broad incumbent that bundles ship husbandry alongside wider vessel supply, agency, and port services across the Middle East.
• GAC Marine Services (GAC Group): Global ship agency and marine services group with husbandry offerings across UAE ports. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering ship husbandry and related marine services, though as part of a much wider logistics portfolio rather than as a diving specialist.

Emerging players

• Inspectahire: Provider of rope access, NDT, and underwater inspection services for marine and offshore clients. Comparable as an emerging niche player whose class survey and underwater inspection scope overlaps with Pacific Blu's class survey line.
• International Submarine Engineering (ISE): Canadian subsea technology and services firm with ROV-based underwater inspection capability for maritime and offshore markets. Comparable as an emerging player bringing technology-enabled (ROV) underwater inspection that overlaps with Pacific Blu's hull inspection and class survey work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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