STS Marine Solutions

Name

STS Marine Solutions

Legal name

STS Marine Solutions (Bermuda) Ltd.

Website

https://stsmarinesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Energy Transfer Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Bunkering Equipment, Systems & Maintenance (Hoses, Couplings, Metering, Vapour Return) (TLAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Ship-to-ship transfers
• LNG terminal operations
• FSRU commissioning
• Marine bunkering services
• Mooring analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunderland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ship-to-Ship Transfer Services: Core STS transfer services for Crude, CPP, DPP, LNG, LPG and certain chemicals including 24/7 service provision, Mooring Master/POAC support, and comprehensive operational packages.
2. LNG STS & Terminal Management: LNG ship-to-ship transfer operations, terminal operation and maintenance, FSRU projects, LNG bunkering, breakbulk support, and clean fuels consultancy.
3. Marine Consultancy Services: Regulatory liaison, area assessments, manual development, incident investigation, weather forecasting, Optimoor & compatibility services, and terminal management services.
4. Equipment Sales & Maintenance: Fender sales and maintenance (approved Trelleborg distributor), hose sales and testing (approved Trelleborg KLELINE distributor), LNG transfer kit maintenance, and full marine equipment maintenance planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

STS Marine Solutions provides Ship-to-Ship (STS) energy transfer services for crude oil, clean petroleum products (CPP), dirty petroleum products (DPP), LNG, LPG, and certain chemicals, delivered through 24 global bases with 24/7 operational support, Mooring Master/POAC personnel, and LNG Superintendents. The company also delivers LNG STS and terminal management services (FSRU commissioning and O&M, LNG bunkering, clean fuels consultancy) and offers marine consultancy (regulatory liaison, area assessments, manual development, incident investigation, weather forecasting, Optimoor mooring analysis, and compatibility services). Equipment sales and maintenance (Trelleborg pneumatic fenders and KLELINE STS oil hoses, LNG transfer kit maintenance, full marine equipment maintenance planning) round out the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viewpoint: Customer portal for monitoring operations in real time, sending RFQs, tracking live operational updates 24/7, live weather updates, and live chat feature.

Products and services

• Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Services
• LNG STS and Terminal Management Services
• Marine Consultancy Services
• Marine Equipment Sales and Maintenance
• Viewpoint Customer Portal

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TrelleborgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTS Marine Solutions is an Approved Trelleborg Pneumatic Fender Distributor and approved Trelleborg KLELINE STS oil hose Distributor. All Trelleborg pneumatic fenders meet ISO 17357 Material and Performance Standards.
• DNVcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTS Marine Solutions is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified company certified by DNV, a leading global certification body.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves35 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smit Lamnalco: Smit Lamnalco (Royal Boskalis subsidiary) provides terminal services, STS operations, and marine support to oil & gas majors globally. Most direct comparable in port-based marine energy transfer services with similar customer base of oil majors and trading houses.
• Bukshi Group: Bukshi Group operates STS services across the Middle East, Far East, and Africa, providing ship-to-ship transfer services for crude, products, and LNG. Direct peer offering the same core STS activities in overlapping operating geographies.
• FenderCare Marine: FenderCare Marine (Trelleborg group) provides STS fender rental, sales, and operational support globally. Directly comparable in fender/equipment sales and at-sea STS support services; sister of Trelleborg which is STSMS's own equipment partner.
• Vroon Offshore Services: Vroon provides offshore support vessel services including platform supply, ERRV, and subsea support to oil & gas operators. Comparable as a marine services provider in the offshore energy supply chain with similar global operating footprint.
• BW LNG: BW LNG is one of the largest LNG carrier operators and has expanded into LNG terminal/FSRU services. Comparable in LNG value chain participation, particularly around FSRU deployment where STSMS provides operations and maintenance.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Schulte provides ship management, marine services, and crew management across tankers and gas carriers. Comparable as a multi-service marine services provider with global operations and similar customer base of energy majors.

Broad incumbents

• Teekay Corporation: Teekay is a major tanker, LNG, and offshore operator and was the previous owner of STSMS (until 2020). Broad incumbent in maritime energy transport with overlapping customer relationships and historical operational knowledge of STSMS's capabilities.
• Wärtsilä Marine Services: Wärtsilä provides lifecycle services, marine solutions, and gas systems including LNG bunkering infrastructure. Broader incumbent in marine services with overlapping capabilities in LNG and offshore support services.

Others

• Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure: Trelleborg is the equipment supplier behind STSMS's fender and hose distribution business. Comparable as an adjacent/ecosystem participant; critical partnership but not a direct competitor for STS services.
• GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz): GTT is the leading LNG membrane containment technology provider. Comparable as an enabling technology partner in the LNG value chain, serving the same ultimate customers (LNG operators, shipyards) but not a direct STS competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lngsts
• Facebookfacebook.com/LNGSTS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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