Solis Marine

What Solis Marine does

Solis Marine Group LLP is a London-headquartered independent maritime consulting firm providing 24/7 global casualty response and expert technical advice to shipowners, P&I and H&M insurers, government agencies, banks and law firms. Founded in 2012, the firm operates 11 offices across the UK (London, Falmouth, Hull), Singapore, China (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Qingdao, Xiamen), South Africa (Durban), Malaysia (Johor Bahru) and Indonesia (Jakarta), delivering salvage and wreck removal coordination, collisions and groundings investigation, expert witness services, oil spill response, marine engineering, naval architecture, cargo surveys, marine warranty surveys and, since June 2026, crane engineering services.

The firm's core technology is the proprietary Rapid Replay platform, which processes AIS and VDR data together with manoeuvring simulations and traffic analysis to deliver data-led incident reconstructions within hours for civil and criminal matters; CFD analysis is used for hull and offshore structure validation. A second engineering division designs vessels and offshore projects covering clean shipping, marine renewables, floating offshore wind installation vessels and modular emission management systems such as the FlexiCapture feasibility study delivered under the UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition in 2026.

The business operates as a project-based B2B professional services firm, monetising expert technical consulting on a per-engagement basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing and all delivery conducted through direct enterprise engagement rather than channel partners. Revenue mechanics depend on senior expert utilisation across casualty response surges and longer-cycle engineering projects; customer acquisition is driven by Lloyd's Panel of Special Casualty Representatives status, reputation among P&I clubs and law firms, content marketing via the ALONGSIDE newsletter, conference participation and an Alliance network of six independent partner firms that extends geographic reach without M&A.

Name

Solis Marine

Legal name

Solis Marine Group LLP

Website

https://solis-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solis Marine is a London-headquartered independent maritime consulting firm providing 24/7 global casualty response, incident investigation, expert witness and engineering services to shipowners, P&I and H&M insurers, governments and law firms across 11 offices worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Consulting and Engineering Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Salvage Engineering, Surveying & Claims Support (Naval Architecture, Tow Plans) (TLAHAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Towage & Rescue (Refloating, Grounding Response) (IMAJANAB)

Keywords

• Maritime consulting services
• Marine incident investigation
• Salvage and wreck removal
• Marine engineering design
• Expert witness shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Expert technical advice and consultation services for marine incidents, casualty management, salvage operations, and incident investigations. Services provided to shipowners, insurers, government agencies, and legal professionals on a project-by-project basis.
2. Expert Witness Services: Technical experts providing written and oral evidence in court and arbitration proceedings worldwide, government enquiries, and insurance claims. Services include navigation assessments, strength and stability analysis, and mooring analysis.
3. Engineering Design Services: Engineering design services for offshore projects across renewables, oil and gas sectors, vessel design, clean shipping solutions, and marine renewables projects.
4. Marine Warranty Surveys: Project cargoes, offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, towage approvals, suitability surveys, scrap voyage surveys, and rig moves surveys.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solis Marine is a marine consultancy that provides 24/7 global emergency response and independent expert technical advice on marine incident investigations, salvage and wreck removal, expert witness services, oil spill response, hull and machinery surveys, naval architecture, cargo loss investigations, and marine warranty surveys. The firm also delivers engineering design services for clean shipping, marine renewables, vessel design, and offshore projects. Its proprietary Rapid Replay platform performs data-led incident reconstructions using AIS, VDR, manoeuvring simulations, and traffic analysis.

Product overview

Solis Marine is a marine consultancy offering two interconnected divisions: Shipping Services and Engineering Services. The Shipping division provides casualty response and incident investigation including salvage & wreck removal, collisions & groundings, expert witness, oil spill response, marine engineering, naval architecture, cargo surveys, marine warranty surveys, and crane engineering. The Engineering division focuses on clean shipping, marine renewables, vessel design, and project engineering for offshore projects. The proprietary Rapid Replay platform powers data-led incident reconstructions using AIS/VDR data. Recent innovations include FlexiCapture (a modular emissions management system) and the CELTIC CONSTRUCTOR floating offshore wind installation vessel design. The company operates globally through offices in the UK, Singapore, China, South Africa, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rapid Replay: Custom-built incident reconstruction technology platform for data-led reconstructions including AIS/VDR reconstructions, manoeuvring simulations, and traffic analysis.

Products and services

• Salvage and Wreck Removal Salvage response and casualty management for any incident, from initial response through to tender and bid evaluation and monitoring of wreck removal operations.
• Collisions and Groundings Navigational and data expertise for incident investigation and reconstruction, including VDR, ECDIS, AIS and VTIS analysis, passage planning, and bridge management.
• Expert Witness Technical expert opinion for shipping disputes and litigation, supported by engineering, computer modelling, and data analysis teams for AIS/VDR reconstructions, strength and stability analysis, and mooring analysis.
• Oil Spill Response Project management and coordination for oil spill response operations both shoreline and offshore, including on-site monitoring, cost control, and management of IOPC Fund compensation claims.
• Marine Engineering Investigations, environmental compliance, and hull and machinery surveys covering bunkers, engine failure, fire investigations, collision damage, pollution, steering systems, and civil engineering.
• Naval Architecture Assessments for salvage and wreck removal operations and expert analysis for incident investigation, including hydrostatic stability and strength analysis.
• Cargo Services Cargo loss and damage investigations for all cargo types including bulk, refrigerated, liquid, container, and general cargo.
• Marine Warranty Surveys Project cargoes, offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, towage approvals, suitability surveys, scrap voyage surveys, and rig moves.
• Crane Engineering Services Specialist crane engineering services for the marine insurance industry, shipowners, port authorities, and legal professionals, including incident investigation, expert witness support, maintenance and procedural reviews, and audits.
• Vessel Design Vessel designs for a wide range of applications including ferries, offshore installation vessels, OSVs, and research vessels.
• Project Engineering Engineering design services for a wide range of offshore projects across sectors from offshore renewables to oil and gas.
• Marine Renewables Marine renewable project services from concept development, including work on floating offshore wind installation vessels.
• Clean Shipping

Quantifiable outcome

• Incident reconstructions provided at inexpensive lump sum cost to make analysis viable even for smaller claims

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Academic partner in CELTIC CONSTRUCTOR floating offshore wind installation vessel design project. University provides research expertise and academic rigor to the design consortium.
• First Marine SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Industry partner in FLOW installation vessel design project bringing offshore operations expertise to the CELTIC CONSTRUCTOR design consortium.
• Celtic Sea PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Industry partner in FLOW installation vessel design project contributing to the next-generation installation vessel for deploying gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind.
• Tope OceancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Partner in CELTIC CONSTRUCTOR design project bringing FOW technology expertise to the floating offshore wind installation vessel consortium.
• Morek EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Engineering partner in FLOW installation vessel design project contributing marine engineering expertise to the CELTIC CONSTRUCTOR consortium.
• H-DeuxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Collaboration partner on FlexiCapture scalable multi-pollutant emission management system study. Led overall project including system development, modelling, and testing for carbon capture technology.
• Scotline LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Collaboration partner on FlexiCapture project providing access to operational data and vessels for the emission management system feasibility study.
• Better BoatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Collaboration partner on FlexiCapture project providing regulatory guidance and classification insight for the modular emission management system.
• ARC (Assurance Reliability Compliance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic alliance formed in 2021 to expand technical assurance capabilities. ARC serves Energy and Maritime sectors with offices in Singapore and Australia. Provides independent Risk and Reliability Assurance solutions combining technical authority oversight with industry best practice.
• Marine Experts ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Independent marine surveying and consulting organisation established in 2000, headquartered in Buenos Aires. Specialises in loss prevention and investigation of maritime casualties, operating across South and Central America.
• Myrcator MCS (Marine & Cargo Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Specialised marine and cargo consultancy with over 12 years of experience in Middle East and wider regions. Provides technical and practical advice in GCC union and beyond.
• Shipping Strategy LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Boutique shipping consultancy and market research business based in UK serving worldwide customers including governments, NGOs, ship builders, owners, charterers, financiers, insurers and classification societies. Data partnership with Oceanbolt AS of Norway.
• South Maritime SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Independent consultancy based in New Zealand with expertise in accident investigation, risk management, compliance, and expert witness services. Combines operational insight with academic rigour.
• Survey Association of 1914coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Leading global marine consulting company established in 1914. Operates globally in marine, cargo and offshore risk management and surveying. All surveyors trained as mechanical engineers, master mariners and/or naval architects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LOC Group: LOC Group is a London-headquartered marine and offshore engineering consultancy that directly competes in marine warranty surveying, salvage engineering, casualty response, and incident investigation — the same core services Solis Marine provides to P&I clubs, H&M insurers, and shipowners.
• Houlder Limited: Houlder is a UK-based independent marine engineering consultancy offering naval architecture, salvage engineering, casualty response, and expert witness services directly comparable to Solis Marine's Shipping Services division.
• ABL Group: ABL Group (formerly AqualisBraemar) is an offshore marine consultancy providing loss prevention, marine warranty surveying, salvage support, and incident response across shipping and energy sectors, making it a direct functional peer to Solis Marine.

Broad incumbents

• BMT Group: BMT Group is a much larger marine engineering and design consultancy with capabilities in naval architecture, vessel design, salvage, and incident investigation — overlapping with Solis Marine's services but delivered as part of a much broader portfolio to defense, offshore, and shipping clients.
• Lloyd's Register: Lloyd's Register is a classification society that, alongside its core classification work, offers incident investigation, marine warranty, and salvage-related advisory services through affiliated consulting arms, positioning it as a broader incumbent to independent firms like Solis Marine.
• DNV: DNV is a global classification society and assurance provider whose advisory practice covers maritime casualty investigation, salvage support, and offshore engineering — a broad incumbent providing overlapping capabilities to Solis Marine's consultancy.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): ABS is a classification society with maritime advisory services including incident investigations and engineering assessments, competing as a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to Solis Marine's expert and consultancy work.

Others

• Gard AS: Gard is one of the world's largest marine P&I clubs and a major buyer of independent expert, salvage, and casualty investigation services; it does not compete with Solis Marine but represents a key client segment for Solis's expert witness and casualty response work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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