TOTE Services
TOTE Services, a Jacksonville-based Saltchuk subsidiary founded in 1975, provides vessel construction management, ship management, and technical consulting services for U.S. government agencies and commercial maritime operators, including the five-vessel NSMV program for MARAD.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersJacksonville, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
TOTE Services firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TOTE Services
- Legal name
- TOTE Services, LLC
- Website
- https://toteservices.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- TOTE Services, a Jacksonville-based Saltchuk subsidiary founded in 1975, provides vessel construction management, ship management, and technical consulting services for U.S. government agencies and commercial maritime operators, including the five-vessel NSMV program for MARAD.
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TOTE Services industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Vessel Management and Construction Services
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Offshore Barge & Tender Assist Vessel Construction (IMAJACAH)
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Where TOTE Services is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jacksonville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
TOTE Services business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vessel Construction Management: TOTE Services serves as the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for government shipbuilding programs (e.g., NSMV program for MARAD), overseeing design, construction, delivery, and warranty phases using commercial best practices. Revenue is generated through government contracts for construction management services.
- Ship Management Services: TOTE Services manages a fleet of more than 30 ships, providing turnkey technical, safety, crewing, and operational solutions for government and commercial customers. Revenue derived from long-term ship management contracts.
- Technical Consulting: The company provides technical consulting services for vessel design, construction oversight, fleet maintenance, and critical problem-solving, generating revenue through consulting engagements with public and private maritime organizations.
- LNG Bunker Vessel Operations: Through the partnership with Galveston LNG Bunker Port, TOTE Services develops and operates Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker vessels, positioning the company to serve growing LNG marine fuel demand in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
TOTE Services product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TOTE Services provides vessel construction management, ship management, and marine technical consulting services to U.S. government agencies, state maritime academies, and commercial maritime operators. The company oversees shipbuilding projects as a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for government programs such as the MARAD NSMV fleet, manages a fleet of more than 30 vessels including four large LNG-powered cargo ships and two LNG bunker vessels, and delivers consulting engagements for fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and operations.
Product overview
TOTE Services is a U.S.-based maritime services company offering three core services: Vessel Construction Management (VCM), Ship Management, and Technical Consulting. The VCM service manages shipbuilding projects for government and commercial customers, most notably overseeing the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program delivering five purpose-built training vessels to U.S. maritime academies. The Ship Management service operates and maintains a fleet of over 30 vessels including the world's first LNG-powered container ships (Isla Bella, Perla del Caribe) and LNG bunker vessels (Clean Jacksonville). The Technical Consulting service provides marine engineering and compliance support. TOTE Services also leads innovative fuel initiatives including Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker vessels for the Gulf Coast and is developing ammonia bunkering vessel designs as part of maritime decarbonization efforts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Vessel Construction Management (VCM) End-to-end shipbuilding program management covering design oversight, construction, delivery, and warranty phases for government and commercial vessel projects, applying commercial best practices to deliver vessels on schedule and within budget.
- Ship Management Comprehensive turnkey fleet management for commercial and government vessels including crewing, technical operations, maintenance, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational support for a managed fleet of more than 30 vessels.
- Technical Consulting Marine engineering and technical consulting services delivered by USCG-licensed engineers for vessel design, construction oversight, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and fleet problem-solving.
- National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Construction Management Management of construction, delivery, and warranty of five purpose-built training ships for U.S. state maritime academies, featuring full training bridges, dual engine rooms, accommodations for up to 600 cadets, hospital facilities, helicopter pads, and humanitarian mission capacity for 1,000 people.
- Clean Jacksonville LNG Bunker Barge Construction Management Construction management and operation of North America's first LNG bunker barge delivering ship-to-ship LNG fuel transfer services at U.S. ports for cleaner marine fuel operations.
- Jones Act LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet (Gulf Coast) Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker vessel operation for the U.S. Gulf Coast Houston-Galveston port complex, developed and operated under the Galveston LNG Bunker Port partnership to serve growing LNG marine fuel demand.
- Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Design (AB-ATB) Ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (AB-ATB) design with the first Approval in Principle in the United States, developed to support a future ammonia fuel supply chain on the U.S. West Coast (RADIUS consortium).
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 850 total LNG bunkerings completed safely
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Companies that use TOTE Services
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TOTE Services technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
TOTE Services partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Sea Machines RoboticscoreTOTE Services is one of multiple U.S. industrial partners developing the STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface ship with Sea Machines Robotics for the U.S. Navy's MASC program. The partnership leverages TOTE's Jones Act compliance and shipbuilding expertise.
- St. Johns Ship BuildingcorePartnership with St. Johns Ship Building as a U.S. shipbuilder for the STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface vessel development, strengthening the domestic industrial base.
- Ring Power, Inc.majorPartnership with Ring Power, Inc. as a U.S. industrial firm contributing to the STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface vessel program.
- Incat CrowthermajorPartnership with Incat Crowther as a naval architect firm contributing to the STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface vessel design.
- EMI-W&OmajorPartnership with EMI-W&O as an industrial partner contributing to the STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface vessel program.
- Sierra Nevada CorporationmajorSierra Nevada Corporation provides cybersecurity solutions and secure maritime data transmission technology for the STEAMRACER-class autonomous surface vessel program.
- Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP)coreTOTE Services signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Galveston LNG Bunker Port to develop and operate Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker vessels for the U.S. Gulf Coast Houston-Galveston port complex. The partnership targets a charter agreement for the first LNG bunker vessel by mid-2026, with GLBP advancing toward a final investment decision in 2026 and terminal startup targeted for 2029.
- Sumitomo CorporationmajorTOTE Services signed an MOU with Sumitomo Corporation along with American Bureau of Shipping, CALAMCO, and Fleet Management Limited to jointly conduct a feasibility study for establishing a ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering supply chain at the U.S. West Coast, focusing on the Port of Oakland and Port of Benicia.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)majorPartnership with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as part of the RADIUS consortium for the U.S. First Approval in Principle for ammonia bunkering vessel design. ABS provided the AiP for the ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (AB-ATB) design.
- CALAMCOmajorPartnership with CALAMCO for ammonia bunkering feasibility study, using CALAMCO's existing ammonia storage terminal at Port of Stockton as the basis for a pilot demonstration project targeting car carriers and container vessels on the U.S. West Coast.
- Fleet Management Limited (FML)majorPartnership with Fleet Management Limited as part of the RADIUS consortium for the U.S. First Approval in Principle for ammonia bunkering vessel design and feasibility study for ammonia bunkering along the U.S. East Coast.
- RADIUS Consortium (A.P. Moller-Maersk, Georgia Ports Authority, MMMCZCS)majorTOTE Services participates in the RADIUS consortium along with ABS, A.P. Moller—Maersk A/S, FML, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), and Sumitomo Corporation. The consortium conducted feasibility studies on ship-to-ship bunkering of reduced emission ammonia along the U.S. East Coast and achieved the U.S.'s First Approval in Principle for ammonia bunkering AB-ATB design from ABS.
- Shipbuilders Council of AmericaminorTOTE Services participated alongside the Shipbuilders Council of America in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, advocating for the SHIPS for America Act to revive U.S. commercial shipbuilding capacity.
- Hanwha Philly ShipyardcoreTOTE Services, as VCM, partners with Hanwha Philly Shipyard for the construction of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs). Hanwha acquired Philly Shipyard in December 2024 and has delivered around 50% of all large ocean-going Jones Act commercial ships since 2000.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TOTE Services competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- OSM Maritime Group: Norway-based global ship management provider with a large managed fleet across commercial and government segments, offering crew, technical, and operational services — directly aligned with TOTE's ship management and crewing business.
- Anglo-Eastern Univan Group: Top-tier global ship management group with a fleet of more than 600 vessels under management, offering technical management, crewing, and ship management services — a direct functional peer to TOTE's ship management line of business.
- Crowley Maritime: U.S.-based, privately held maritime services company providing ship management, vessel construction management, and government contract services — directly comparable to TOTE Services' ship management and VCM offerings, including significant MARAD and Department of Defense exposure.
- Kirby Corporation: U.S.-based publicly traded marine transportation and ship management company operating tank barges and coastal vessels with significant government and commercial exposure. Comparable as a U.S.-focused ship operator/manager, though weighted toward inland marine.
- Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Germany-headquartered global ship manager offering full-service technical management, crewing, and maritime operations for commercial and government clients. Highly comparable service portfolio to TOTE's Ship Management division.
- V.Ships: The world's largest independent ship management company, providing crew management, technical management, and ship management services for commercial and government clients. Closely aligned with TOTE's core ship management business model at global scale.
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Global ship management division of Wilhelmsen group, providing technical management, crewing, and HSEQ services for a large international managed fleet. Directly comparable to TOTE's Ship Management service line at global scale.
Broad incumbents
- Bollinger Shipyards: Privately held U.S. shipbuilder with extensive U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and commercial vessel construction experience, including newbuilds and ship repair. Comparable to TOTE's VCM and ship management/consulting for federal customers.
- General Dynamics NASSCO: Major U.S. shipbuilder owned by General Dynamics, building auxiliary and commercial ships for the U.S. Navy and MARAD, with its own program management capabilities. Comparable to TOTE's VCM work and a potential competitor for future federal shipbuilding programs.
- Austal USA: U.S. shipbuilder headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, building aluminum naval vessels including Independence-class littoral combat ships and other U.S. government programs. Comparable to TOTE's VCM and government shipbuilding management activities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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TOTE Services leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TOTE Services funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
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TOTE Services M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about TOTE Services
What does TOTE Services do?
TOTE Services provides vessel construction management, ship management, and marine technical consulting services to U.S. government agencies, state maritime academies, and commercial maritime operators. The company oversees shipbuilding projects as a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for government programs such as the MARAD NSMV fleet, manages a fleet of more than 30 vessels including four large LNG-powered cargo ships and two LNG bunker vessels, and delivers consulting engagements for fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and operations.
Is TOTE Services a public or private company?
TOTE Services is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was TOTE Services founded?
TOTE Services was founded in 1975. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is TOTE Services based?
TOTE Services is headquartered in Jacksonville, United States, in the North America region.
How does TOTE Services make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vessel Construction Management is the primary driver. The others are ship Management Services, technical Consulting and LNG Bunker Vessel Operations.
Who are TOTE Services's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are OSM Maritime Group, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, Crowley Maritime, Kirby Corporation, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, V.Ships and Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Broad incumbents are Bollinger Shipyards, General Dynamics NASSCO and Austal USA.
Does TOTE Services have an API?
No public API is recorded for TOTE Services.
What industry is TOTE Services in?
TOTE Services's product category is Maritime Vessel Management and Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJACAH, Offshore Barge & Tender Assist Vessel Construction. Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.