Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co.
Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Chinese maritime equipment manufacturer founded in 2005 that develops, produces, and services OceanGuard-branded low-carbon solutions — including ballast water management, alternative fuel supply systems, onboard carbon capture, and intelligent shipping platforms — for global shipowners, shipyards, and marine engine manufacturers under an EPC turnkey model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersQingdao, China
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. does
Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Chinese maritime equipment manufacturer founded in 2005 that designs, produces, and services low-carbon solutions for global shipping under the OceanGuard brand. The company operates across three product segments — Decarbonization (Onboard Carbon Capture System, Methanol/Ammonia/LNG Fuel Supply Systems, Exhaust Gas Cleaning System), Digitalization (Intelligent Shipping System with AI-based energy efficiency management), and Water Treatment (Ballast Water Management System, Bilge Separator) — alongside complementary navigation (Voyage Data Recorder) and offshore filtration products. Its underlying technologies include electro-catalytic oxidation for ballast water treatment, high-speed centrifugal carbon capture (claimed 90%+ capture rate, 99.6% CO2 purity), pressure stabilization for ammonia fuel systems, and AI-powered energy management with a claimed 99.96% prediction accuracy rate.
The company sells primarily through enterprise direct sales using an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) turnkey delivery model to shipowners, shipyards, and marine engine manufacturers including Yuchai Marine Power, Dalian Marine Diesel Co., CSSC Engine Co., Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping, and Fratelli Cosulich. It holds type approvals from nearly 20 classification societies (CCS, DNV, RINA, ABS, LR, USCG, IMO BWMS Code) and operates a global service network spanning 120+ stations across 56 countries, with regional branches in Shanghai, Singapore, Japan, and Greece plus spare parts warehouses in Singapore and Rotterdam. Revenue is generated through project-based equipment sales and installation, complemented by recurring after-sales service, spare parts supply, crew training, and technical support contracts; pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed.
In 2023 the company redefined its vision around 'Innovation for Better Low Carbon Solution' and has since executed strategic partnerships with state-owned CEEC Hydrogen Energy for green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integration, with Yuchai Marine Power for China's first ammonia dual-fuel engine test platform, and with the Zhoushan Pilot Free Trade Zone for China's first closed-loop shipboard carbon capture value chain. Manufacturing is concentrated at a Qingdao facility with annual BWMS production capacity of 1,000 sets, supplemented by an Alternative Fuel Test Center (USD 2.8 million investment) operated jointly with HEU Yantai Research Institute.
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co.
- Legal name
- Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://en.headwaytech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Chinese maritime equipment manufacturer founded in 2005 that develops, produces, and services OceanGuard-branded low-carbon solutions — including ballast water management, alternative fuel supply systems, onboard carbon capture, and intelligent shipping platforms — for global shipowners, shipyards, and marine engine manufacturers under an EPC turnkey model.
- Ownership category
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Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Decarbonization and Emissions Control Equipment
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship and Boat Building (3366)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility) (IMAJAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)
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Where Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Qingdao
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Marine Equipment Sales and Installation: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale and installation of marine equipment systems including Ballast Water Management Systems, Alternative Fuel Supply Systems (Methanol, Ammonia, LNG), Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, Onboard Carbon Capture Systems, and intelligent shipping systems. Revenue is earned through project-based turnkey solutions combining equipment supply, engineering, procurement, and construction services.
- After-sales Service and Technical Support: Revenue is generated from after-sales services, spare parts supply, crew training, and technical support. The company maintains over 120 service/technical support stations across 56 countries providing 24/7 support globally.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Headway Technology Group researches, develops, manufactures, and sells marine equipment systems under the OceanGuard brand across three segments: Decarbonization (Onboard Carbon Capture System, Methanol/Ammonia/LNG Fuel Supply Systems, Exhaust Gas Cleaning System), Water Treatment (Ballast Water Management System, Bilge Separator), and Digitalization (Intelligent Shipping System, Voyage Data Recorder). The company delivers turnkey EPC solutions combining engineering, procurement, equipment supply, installation, and commissioning for global shipowners, shipyards, and engine manufacturers.
Product overview
Headway Technology Group provides a comprehensive low-carbon solutions ecosystem for the maritime industry centered on three core segments: Decarbonization, Digitalization, and Water Treatment. The product portfolio includes OceanGuard-branded systems such as the Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS), Methanol Fuel Supply System (LFSS), Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS), Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS), Ballast Water Management System (BWMS), and Bilge Separator. Supporting the portfolio is the Headway Intelligent Shipping System platform providing AI-powered ship management capabilities, the Headway Voyage Data Recorder for navigation data recording, and specialized filtration solutions for offshore platforms. The products are developed under the R&D philosophy of 'Be Innovative, Stay Excelsior' with global service coverage across 56 countries and regions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- OceanGuard Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) Ballast water management system using advanced electro-catalytic oxidation technology for global shipowners. Certified by nearly 20 major classification societies including USCG Type Approval and IMO BWMS Code (Revised G8). Achieves single-treatment processing with compact size, low energy consumption, and no hydrogen gas production. Holds leading worldwide market share position.
- OceanGuard Methanol Fuel Supply System (LFSS) Methanol fuel supply system with optimized single-pump supply scheme for marine dual-fuel engines. Features flexible layout, space-saving design, magnetic drive fuel supply pumps eliminating fuel leakage risk. Compatible with MAN and WinGD low-speed and medium-speed engines. Over 1,600 hours of accumulated testing operation.
- OceanGuard Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) Ammonia fuel supply system consisting of ammonia fuel containment system, supply module, BOG treatment system, auxiliary heating/cooling system, and nitrogen generation unit. Features modular design, dual-redundancy safety architecture, one-key startup, and self-diagnostic function with independently developed pressure stabilization technology. Compatible with WinGD and MAN ammonia engines.
- OceanGuard Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) LNG fuel gas supply system with independent intellectual property. Compatible with Medium-Speed/Low-Speed Dual-Fuel marine engines, inland river engines, and generators. Includes Self-Pressure-Built-Up, Low/Medium Pressure, High-Pressure, and BOG configurations. LNG fuel reduces at least 20% of carbon emissions, 85% of NOx emissions, and 99% of SOx emissions.
- OceanGuard Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS) Onboard carbon capture system integrating carbon absorption and desorption, liquefaction, and liquid CO2 storage. Uses proprietary high-speed centrifugal carbon capture technology replacing conventional gravity-based scrubbers. Achieves over 90% carbon capture rate with CO2 purity of at least 99.6%. When combined with EGCS, delivers 40% less power consumption and 25% less fuel cost.
- OceanGuard Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) Scrubber system for marine exhaust emission control available in Open Loop, Close Loop, and hybrid configurations. I-type, L-type, and U-type structural variants. Applies ultra-micro atomization technology to avoid impact on main engine backpressure with intelligent logic control.
- OceanGuard Sim Ballast Water Management System Side-stream electrocatalysis ballast water treatment system. Core module is the Deep Electrocatalysis Unit. Flow rate 65-5,200 m3/h for single unit with minimum 8 PSU salinity requirement.
- OceanGuard Bilge Separator Bilge water treatment system developed in accordance with IMO MEPC.107(49) and MARPOL Appendix I requirements. Uses oleophilic hydrophobic polymeric filtration material for efficient oil-water separation with self-cleaning filter elements. Holds CCS, DNV, and EC approvals.
- Headway Intelligent Shipping System AI-powered ship management platform based on big data analysis, distributed cloud platforms, and AI technology. Encompasses six modules: intelligent navigation, intelligent hull management, intelligent engine room operations, intelligent energy efficiency management, intelligent cargo management, and intelligent integration platform. Predicts energy consumption and efficiency trends with prediction accuracy rate up to 99.96%.
- Headway Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Voyage data recorder (black box) for marine vessels recording navigation information. Model HMT-100A approved by IMO MSC333-90, compliant with IEC61161-1-2013 and IEC 60945. Records vessel voyage data for 48 hours with solid storage medium for 32GB.
- Automatic Back-Flashing Filtration Skid Solution Filtration skid solution for offshore platforms used for seawater filtration in fire-fighting and cooling systems. Features unique filter screen structure with higher filtration accuracy and larger effective filtration area. Core control module passed IP56 certification.
Quantifiable outcome
- Carbon capture rate exceeding 90% with CO2 purity of at least 99.6%
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Companies that use Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co.
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature7 records
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone Zhoushan Administration CommitteecoreCollaborative partner in China's first innovative OCCS with closed-loop carbon value chain. Headway partnered with the Zhoushan Administration Committee and CCS to establish a closed-loop carbon value chain where captured LCO2 will be transported by dedicated carriers to Zhoushan's pilot port for use in sustainable fuel synthesis projects.
- China Classification Society (CCS)coreTechnical support and collaboration on OCCS project with CCS Shanghai Rules and Research Institute. CCS provides technical expertise and regulatory support for the closed-loop carbon value chain project, including handling captured LCO2 in accordance with latest guidelines for shipboard liquid carbon dioxide loading and unloading operations.
- CHN Energy New Energy Technology Research InstitutemajorTechnology partner providing GNX-3 high-performance absorber for Headway's OCCS. The collaboration integrates CHN Energy's absorber technology with Headway's high-speed centrifugal carbon capture technology to achieve over 90% carbon capture rate.
- Zhoushan Longshan ShipyardmajorShipyard partner for installation of OCCS aboard the 57,000 DWT bulk carrier Yue Dian 56. The shipyard collaboration enabled the first deployment of centrifugal OCCS in China and first commercial application globally.
- Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd.coreCollaboration on OceanGuard Ammonia Fuel Supply System for YCMP's ammonia-fuelled low-speed engine test platform in Zhuhai. Headway provides turnkey solution including ammonia storage tanks, supply modules, unloading compressors, pumps, escaped ammonia catching systems, gas detectors, and double-walled pipelines. YCMP develops, designs, produces, and sells low-speed high power marine diesel engines and holds production licences for WinGD and MAN ES two-stroke engines.
- Dalian Marine Diesel Co., Ltd. (DMD)coreHeadway provided methanol fuel supply system for China's first Methanol Dual-Fuel Low-Speed Engine test platform. The one-stop solution includes methanol fuel supply module, auxiliary heat exchange system, nitrogen system, and control and security system. DMD is a premier marine engine manufacturer in China renowned for manufacturing the complete range of MAN and WinGD Low-Speed marine engines. This collaboration represents the first successful application of a domestically-made methanol fuel supply system solution.
- CEEC Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd.coreStrategic cooperation agreement for integrated projects in green hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia. CEEC is the largest state-owned company in terms of registered capital and professional platform company in the entire hydrogen energy industrial chain. The partnership aims to establish a green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integration project for ships, utilizing recyclable carbon sources from ships' CCUS to produce low-carbon methanol and advance the hydrogen energy industry chain.
- WinGDcoreHeadway's ammonia fuel supply system is compatible with WinGD ammonia engines. The YUCHAI MARINE POWER test platform is compatible with ammonia marine engines from WinGD. Headway has successfully supported key components for WinGD's ammonia engines and provides turnkey solutions supporting both WinGD and MAN engines.
- CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. (CSE)coreHeadway provided one-stop methanol fuel supply solution for CSE's test platform supporting multiple MAN dual-fuel engines (9G95ME-LGIM, 7G80ME-LGIM, 7S60ME-LGIM, 6G50ME-LGIM). This was the first commercially applied LFSS in China.
- DNVcoreDNV provided Approval in Principle for OceanGuard Ammonia Fuel Supply System at Marintec China 2023. DNV Principal Consultants participated in Headway's Singapore seminar providing regulatory and market analysis on decarbonization pathway and classification society perspective.
- SeaTech Solutions InternationalmajorGovinder Singh Chopra, Director of SeaTech Solutions International, provided comprehensive analysis of challenges, opportunities, and solutions in pathway to net zero, and presented design example of OceanGuard Methanol Fuel Supply System layout for fitting onboard existing vessels.
- Methanol InstitutemajorChris Chatterton, COO of Methanol Institute, provided in-depth analysis of methanol as bunker fuel trend and status at Headway's Singapore seminar. The institute supports industry education on methanol as alternative marine fuel.
- MAN Energy SolutionscoreHeadway's methanol fuel supply systems are compatible with MAN dual-fuel low-speed marine engines including MAN 9G95ME-LGIM, 7G80ME-LGIM, 7S60ME-LGIM, and 6G50ME-LGIM. Hongxing Li, Promotion Manager at MAN Energy Solutions, provided technical specifications for MAN two-stroke methanol engines at Headway's forum.
- PaxOcean Engineering Zhoushan Co., Ltd.majorCooperation Agreement on Alternative Fuel Conversion signed with PaxOcean Engineering Zhoushan and SDARI. The three companies collaborate to provide comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing retrofitting, installation, commissioning, and technical/after-sales support for alternative fuel sources like methanol and ammonia.
- Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI)majorTripartite cooperation agreement with PaxOcean Engineering for comprehensive alternative fuel conversion solutions. SDARI contributes ship design expertise while Headway provides fuel supply systems for methanol and ammonia retrofitting projects.
- China Classification Society Japan OfficemajorCCS Japan representative provided latest regulation updates at Headway Japan Branch seminar, supporting market development and regulatory compliance understanding for Japanese customers.
- HEU Yantai Research InstitutemajorCollaborative establishment of Alternative Fuel Test Center with HEU Yantai Research Institute. The center supports technological advancements, performance optimization, product testing, and personnel training for alternative marine fuels.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational and global leader in marine environmental equipment, offering PureBallast BWMS, PureSOx scrubbers, and PureCool/F-GSS LNG fuel supply systems. Directly comparable to Headway across BWMS, EGCS, and alternative fuel systems with similar classification society approvals and global service footprint.
- Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology major with broad alternative fuel, decarbonization, and digital shipping solutions including LNGPac FGSS and lifecycle services. Overlaps with Headway's methanol/ammonia/LNG fuel supply, IEEMS-style digital offerings, and EPC project delivery model.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian maritime technology leader in automation, navigation, and decarbonization solutions including digital ship management and fuel optimization systems. Comparable to Headway's Intelligent Shipping System platform and digitalization portfolio, serving similar shipowner and shipyard customers.
- MAN Energy Solutions: German marine engine OEM and partner that licenses dual-fuel low-speed engines (ME-LGIM methanol, ME-GA ammonia) for which Headway supplies fuel systems. Direct overlap in alternative fuel supply systems for newbuild and retrofit marine engines.
- Optimarin: Norwegian specialist BWMS supplier with USCG Type Approval and IMO G8 certification, competing head-to-head with OceanGuard in ballast water treatment systems globally, particularly in European newbuild and retrofit markets.
- ERMA First: Greek BWMS and marine environmental equipment specialist offering ballast water treatment systems and scrubbers with USCG and IMO certifications. Directly comparable to Headway's OceanGuard BWMS and EGCS lines serving similar shipowner and shipyard customers.
- SunRui Marine Environment Engineering: Chinese BWMS and marine environmental solutions competitor also serving global shipbuilders and shipowners with type-approved ballast water systems. Most direct domestic peer to Headway in the Chinese marine equipment ecosystem.
Broad incumbents
- ABB Marine & Ports: Swiss-Swedish broad marine electrification, propulsion, and automation incumbent. While less focused on Headway's core BWMS/scrubber niches, ABB competes in onboard carbon capture pilots and digital ship solutions across the same shipowner customer base.
Emerging players
- Becker Marine Systems: German marine technology company with energy-saving and LNG fuel system solutions (e.g., Becker LNG Cooler, Twister Fin). Comparable to Headway in marine decarbonization hardware for shipowners seeking fuel efficiency and alternative fuel adoption.
- Tecnicomar (Akwa Group): Italian marine environmental equipment maker offering BWMS, bilge separators, and sewage treatment plants with major classification society approvals. Comparable to Headway in water treatment products (BWMS, bilge separator) serving shipyards globally.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance17 records
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Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. leadership team
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Frequently asked questions about Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co.
What does Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. do?
Headway Technology Group researches, develops, manufactures, and sells marine equipment systems under the OceanGuard brand across three segments: Decarbonization (Onboard Carbon Capture System, Methanol/Ammonia/LNG Fuel Supply Systems, Exhaust Gas Cleaning System), Water Treatment (Ballast Water Management System, Bilge Separator), and Digitalization (Intelligent Shipping System, Voyage Data Recorder). The company delivers turnkey EPC solutions combining engineering, procurement, equipment supply, installation, and commissioning for global shipowners, shipyards, and engine manufacturers.
Is Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. a public or private company?
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. founded?
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. was founded in 2005. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. based?
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. is headquartered in Qingdao, China, in the Asia region.
How does Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Marine Equipment Sales and Installation is the primary driver. The others are after-sales Service and Technical Support.
Who are Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alfa Laval, Wärtsilä, Kongsberg Maritime, MAN Energy Solutions, Optimarin, ERMA First and SunRui Marine Environment Engineering. ABB Marine & Ports is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Becker Marine Systems and Tecnicomar (Akwa Group).
Does Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co..
What industry is Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co. in?
Headway Technology Group Qingdao Co.'s product category is Marine Decarbonization and Emissions Control Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAIAJ, Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility), with a secondary code of IMAJAJAL, Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services. Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.