OceanServe Lanka

What OceanServe Lanka does

OceanServe Lanka (Pvt) Limited is a privately held Sri Lankan ship chandler founded in 2013 and headquartered at Lanka Shipping Tower on Hudson Road in Colombo 03. The company supplies provisions, bonded stores, deck and engine stores, electrical items, navigation charts, publications, country flags, and crew/safety consumables to international maritime vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports. Its primary customer segment is commercial shipping — container ships, tankers, and cargo vessels — served across five Sri Lankan ports: Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Trincomalee, and international routes via Galle and Hambantota.

The operating model centers on a direct-to-vessel supply chain in which ships submit required-goods lists through an online upload form (PDF, XLSX, JPG, or PNG) before port arrival, allowing OceanServe to prepare and deliver supplies upon berthing. The company is officially registered and licensed with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and holds memberships in SLSSA, ISSA, IMPA, and SHIPSERVE, anchoring its regulatory standing. It is part of an affiliated network of maritime services companies under the CASS Group umbrella — including Lanka Shipping & Logistics, Ocean Shipping & Logistics, SACS, CASS Lubricants, CASS Lanka, and Stan Travels — which extends the offering into ship agency, freight forwarding, bonded warehousing, marine lubricants, and bunkering, positioning the firm as a 'one stop shop' for port-call needs.

Revenue is generated through direct one-time product sales priced via custom quotes per order; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company markets primarily through its website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, with sales driven by direct relationships with vessel operators and shipping companies. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/ML capability are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

OceanServe Lanka

Legal name

Oceanserve Lanka (Pvt) Limited

Website

https://oceanserve.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OceanServe Lanka is a privately held Sri Lankan ship chandler founded in 2013, supplying provisions, bonded stores, deck/engine stores, and marine consumables to international commercial vessels calling at five Sri Lankan ports under a pre-arrival ordering and shore-to-ship delivery model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Ship Chandling Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC)

Keywords

• Ship chandling services
• Maritime vessel supplies
• Shore-to-ship delivery
• Ship provisions and stores
• Marine logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ship Chandelling Services: Sale and supply of maritime provisions, stores, and consumables to vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports. Services include fresh, frozen and dry provisions, electrical items, bonded stores, charts, deck and engine stores, and crew supplies. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to ships, with pricing based on item type and quantity ordered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OceanServe Lanka provides ship chandling services to international maritime vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports. It supplies fresh, frozen and dry provisions, electrical and electronic items, bonded stores (beverages and spirits), navigation charts and publications, country flags, deck and engine stores, and other vessel/crew supplies. The company operates a pre-arrival ordering model where vessels submit required goods lists online before port arrival, enabling prompt shore-to-ship delivery of supplies.

Product overview

OceanServe Lanka operates as a ship chandler offering a single integrated service portfolio rather than a modular software platform. The core offering consists of maritime supply services: Provisions (fresh, frozen, and dry), Electrical and Electronic Items, Bonded Stores, Charts/Publications/Country Flags, Deck and Engine Stores, and Other Items (safety, cabin essentials, batteries, cleaning equipment). Additional value-added services include Ship Agency Services, Freight Forwarding, Bonded Warehousing, Marine Lubricant Supplies, and Bunkering — collectively positioning the company as a 'ONE STOP SHOP' solution for vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports. The company was established in 2013 and is licensed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Provisions (Fresh, Frozen & Dry) Supply of fresh, frozen, and dry provisions to international maritime vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports, complying with international food health and safety standards. For shipping companies and vessel operators needing compliant food supplies during port calls.
• Electrical & Electronic Items
• Bonded Stores
• Charts, Publications & Country Flags
• Deck & Engine Stores
• Other Items (Safety, Cabin, Cleaning, Crew Essentials)
• Ship Agency Services
• Freight Forwarding
• Bonded Warehousing
• Marine Lubricant Supplies
• Bunkering

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lanka Shipping & LogisticscoreOthersAffiliated company providing shipping and logistics services. Part of the CASS Group network of maritime companies operating in Sri Lanka.
• Ocean Shipping & LogisticscoreOthersAffiliated company within the same corporate network providing ocean shipping and logistics services.
• SACS LLCcoreOthersAffiliated maritime services company (SACS) operating as part of the associated companies network.
• Stan TravelsminorOthersAffiliated travel services company providing travel arrangements for crew and maritime personnel.
• CASS LubricantscoreOthersAffiliated company specializing in marine lubricant supplies. Strategic partner for supplying marine lubricants as part of the comprehensive ship chandelling services.
• CASS LankacoreOthersAffiliated company within the CASS Group network providing various maritime services in Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka Ship Suppliers Association (SLSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership ensuring adherence to SLSSA guidelines and standards. Provides industry credibility and network within the Sri Lankan maritime supply sector.
• International Ship Suppliers Association (ISSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational maritime industry association membership providing global network and industry standards compliance for ship supply operations.
• International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal trade association membership facilitating efficient and sustainable procurement and supply chain management within the maritime sector. IMPA plays a crucial role in maritime procurement standards.
• SHIPSERVEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime industry platform/service provider membership enabling industry compliance and access to maritime procurement networks.
• Sri Lanka Ports AuthoritycoreOthersGovernment regulatory authority that provides official registration and licensing for ship chandelling operations in Sri Lanka. Required licensing for operating as a ship chandler serving vessels at Sri Lankan ports.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Global ship management group providing vessel husbandry, supply and crew services. Comparable as an adjacent maritime support service provider delivering integrated vessel support beyond pure chandling.
• V.Group: Global ship management and maritime services company (formerly V.Ships) with vessel supply and crewing support offerings. Comparable as a provider of port-call vessel support services, though primarily a management company rather than a pure chandler.
• Svitzer: Global towage and port services company serving vessels at ports of call. Comparable as a port-based maritime service provider, but focused on vessel movement support rather than provisions and stores supply.

Broad incumbents

• GAC Group: Global ship agency, husbandry and logistics network offering ship chandling, agency and port call services across hundreds of ports. Directly comparable to OceanServe's core offering but at significantly larger global scale and broader service breadth.
• Wilhelmsen: Norwegian-headquartered global maritime services group with a dedicated ship supply division serving vessels worldwide. Comparable as a multi-port ship supply provider, with substantially larger scale, broader product portfolio and digital procurement platforms.

Direct peers

• A.M. Nomikos & Co. Greece-based ship supplier and chandler with a multi-port international presence delivering provisions, bonded stores and deck/engine supplies to commercial vessels. Closest direct comparable in business model, scale and service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OceanServeLanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oceanserve-pvt-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/_oceanserve_/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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