Poseidon Marine Supplies

What Poseidon Marine Supplies does

Poseidon Marine Supplies is a family-owned maritime services company founded in 1976 in Piraeus, Greece, specializing in two integrated lines of business: general ship supply (Deck, Engine, Cabin Stores, and Bonded Stores) and Fire-Rescue-Safety (FRS) equipment inspection, maintenance, and certification. The company serves shipping companies and vessel operators primarily, with additional customers in government fire services (Cyprus Fire Service, Hellenic Fire Service) and oil and gas platform rig operators.

The company's technical capabilities rest on regulatory approvals from all major maritime classification societies (Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, Lloyd's Register, DNV, RINA, ABS) and ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certifications, combined with exclusive distribution partnerships for Dräger gas detection and breathing apparatus, Weber Rescue Systems, PROTEKT fall protection, and Nightstick intrinsically safe lighting. Poseidon also operates as an approved technical station for CO2 flexible hose manufacturing for marine fire systems, a niche capability requiring specialized certification. The FRS Training Academy delivers training on Fire Rescue and Safety equipment and Confined Space Entry procedures.

Poseidon operates six service stations globally (Piraeus, Rotterdam, Limassol, Houston, Barcelona, Singapore) and employs 150+ qualified personnel. Revenue is generated through one-time ship supply sales, recurring FRS inspection and maintenance contracts, annual Total Fleet Agreement subscriptions, and professional services including training and load testing. The 2024 consolidation with Harding Marine Services created two main hubs in Piraeus and Rotterdam, consolidating supply operations across Europe. The company is led by founder Michael Papachastas (CEO), with Michalis Papachastas as General Manager and Michael Leoutsakos as Group COO.

Name

Poseidon Marine Supplies

Legal name

Poseidon Marine Supplies Ltd

Website

https://poseidonms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Poseidon Marine Supplies is a family-owned maritime services company founded in 1976 in Piraeus, Greece, providing ship supplies and certified Fire-Rescue-Safety equipment inspection, maintenance, and distribution to shipping companies, government fire services, and oil and gas operators across six global service stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Supplies & Safety Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAIAG

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

SECONDARYTLAKAOAJ

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYTLAKAKAL

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Marine Vessel Maintenance & Repair (Shipyards)

SECONDARYIMAJAIAF

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

Keywords

• Marine ship supplies
• Maritime safety services
• Fire safety equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Vessel supply services

Headquarters

HQ city

Piraeus

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ship Supplies Sales: Sale of Deck, Engine, Cabin stores and Bonded Stores products to vessels
2. FRS Equipment Service and Maintenance: Annual inspection, service and maintenance of firefighting equipment, personal safety equipment, lifeboats, liferafts, and MES. Includes 5-year certification services.
3. Total Fleet Agreements: Comprehensive service agreements helping shipping companies with budget planning, simplifying business operations and minimizing costs through scheduled maintenance and supply services
4. Training Services: FRS Training Academy and Confined Space Entry (CSE) training sessions
5. Product Distribution: Distribution of safety equipment brands including Dräger, Weber Rescue, PROTEKT, Nightstick, and Sealite products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Poseidon Marine Supplies is a ship supplier and fire-rescue-safety (FRS) equipment service provider serving commercial shipping operators from a network of six service stations (Piraeus, Rotterdam, Limassol, Houston, Barcelona, Singapore). The company delivers general ship stores (Deck, Engine, Cabin and Bonded Stores) to vessels at port and provides inspection, annual and 5-yearly maintenance, certification, training, and CO2 hose manufacturing for firefighting, lifeboat, liferaft, MES, and personal protective equipment. It also distributes leading safety brands such as Dräger, Weber Rescue, PROTEKT, and Nightstick under exclusive marine sector partnerships.

Product overview

Poseidon Marine Supplies operates as a ship supplying and safety services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine supplies and specialized safety equipment. The core product offerings include: (1) General Ship Supplies covering Deck, Engine, and Cabin Stores including provisions, spare parts, and bonded stores; (2) Fire-Rescue-Safety (FRS) Equipment including inspection, maintenance, and certification services for lifeboats, firefighting equipment, and personal protective equipment; (3) Distributed safety equipment brands including Dräger gas detection systems (X-act 7000 analyzers, Pac 8000 single-gas detectors, X-am series portable gas detectors, gas detection tubes), Dräger breathing apparatus (BG ProAir, PSS 7000, PSS 4000), Dräger full face masks (FPS 7000, X-plore series), and communication units (FPS-COM 5000/7000); (4) Weber Rescue Systems rescue equipment including E-FORCE series cutters, spreaders, and combination tools; (5) PROTEKT fall protection and safety equipment; (6) Nightstick intrinsically safe lighting; and (7) Service offerings including Total Fleet Agreements, FRS Training Academy, CO2 hose manufacturing, and load testing. The company operates service stations in Piraeus, Rotterdam, Limassol, Houston, Barcelona, and Singapore, providing global coverage for vessel safety equipment maintenance and certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Ship Supplies Provision of Deck, Engine, Cabin and Bonded Stores to commercial vessels at port, covering everyday hand tools, engine spare parts, provisions, and bonded products for shipping operators in Greece and worldwide.
• Total Fleet Agreements Customized subscription-based service agreements covering Total Care, Total Care Tubes, and Total Safety Services that help shipping companies plan budgets, simplify operations, and minimize costs through scheduled supply and maintenance across entire fleets.
• FFE & PPE Services Annual inspection, service and maintenance of firefighting equipment (FFE) and personal protective equipment (PPE) for vessels, including classification society certified servicing.
• Lifeboats, Liferafts & MES Services Inspection and maintenance of lifeboats, liferafts, and Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) performed by experienced technicians in Piraeus and at global key ports.
• FRS Training Academy Advanced training sessions on Fire Rescue and Safety (FRS) Equipment and procedures delivered to shipping company crews and maritime safety personnel.
• Confined Space Entry (CSE) Training Confined Space Entry (CSE) training program for maritime personnel addressing safe entry procedures into enclosed spaces on vessels.
• Hoses for CO2 Systems Manufacturing and replacement of CO2 flexible hoses for marine firefighting systems, performed at an approved technical station.
• AC/OX Gas Distribution System Inspection Inspection of Acetylene/Oxygen (AC/OX) gas distribution systems on vessels, performed by certified technicians.
• Load Testing - Rental Rental of JWA Water Weight Load Test Bags used to perform load testing of onboard vessel equipment and lifting gear.
• Service of Portable Devices Repair and calibration services for portable gas detection and personal safety devices used in maritime operations.
• Delivery Services Forwarding and delivery of ship supplies to vessels at ports throughout Southern and Central Europe with on-time delivery as a stated service guarantee.
• PFOS-Free Foam and Equipment Supply of PFOS-free firefighting foam concentrates and associated equipment for marine firefighting systems complying with environmental regulations.
• Dräger Safety Equipment Distribution Distribution of Dräger gas detection devices, breathing apparatus, full-face masks, communication units, and personal protective equipment for the marine sector under an official distributor partnership in effect since January 2014.
• Weber Rescue Systems Distribution Distribution and technical support for Weber Rescue Systems rescue equipment including E-FORCE series cutters, spreaders, and combination tools for fire brigades, federal agencies, military, police, and industrial applications.
• PROTEKT Safety Equipment Distribution Distribution and authorized servicing of PROTEKT safety equipment including Fall Protection, Firefighting, Work at Heights, and Rescue Equipment products.
• Nightstick Professional Lighting Distribution of Nightstick professional lighting products including flashlights, headlamps, and intrinsically safe lighting solutions with ATEX and IECEx Zone 0 certifications for hazardous marine environments.
• DALCO-100 Disinfectant Supply Supply of DALCO-100 approved disinfectant for wide surface and water/food/medicine processing areas onboard vessels, with FDA and EPA approvals and HACCP-ISO 22000 compatibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 450 vessels per year from Rotterdam station alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Harding Marine ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2024In 2024, Poseidon Group joined forces with Harding Marine Services to consolidate supply operations, enhancing their service portfolio for clients across Europe. The consolidation created two main hubs - one in Piraeus and one in Rotterdam.
• PROTEKTmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2021Cooperation with PROTEKT, a leading company in safety equipment specialized in Fall Protection, Firefighting, Work at Heights, Rescue Equipment. Poseidon also became a PROTEKT authorized service center.
• Weber Rescue SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 12 November 2020Official technical support station for Weber Rescue Systems, an internationally leading manufacturer of high-quality rescue equipment for fire brigades, federal agencies, military, police, and industrial applications. Poseidon provides technical support and service for Weber products in Greece.
• DrägercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 January 2014Official distributor of Dräger safety equipment in the Marine Sector since January 2014. Products include gas detection devices, personal protection equipment, alcohol & drug screening devices. Poseidon incorporates Dräger products to enrich their portfolio with high-quality, technologically advanced safety equipment.
• Green AwardminorOthersPoseidon Marine Supplies is recognized as a Green Award Incentive Provider, acknowledging their commitment to environmental performance and safety standards in shipping.
• IMPA (International Marine Purchasing Association)minorOthersActive member of IMPA, the International Marine Purchasing Association for marine suppliers and purchasers globally.
• WIMAminorOthersMember of WIMA (Greek Maritime Association), participating in industry events and exhibitions organized by the association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wilhelmsen Ships Service: Global marine supplier serving shipping companies with ship supplies, safety services, and FFE/PPE servicing across a worldwide port network. Closest direct comparable given overlap in deck/engine/cabin stores, FRS servicing, and multi-station distribution.
• Survitec Group: Specialist in marine safety and survival equipment servicing (lifeboats, liferafts, FFE, MES). Competes head-to-head with Poseidon in regulated safety equipment inspection, certification, and global servicing for shipping fleets.
• VIKING Life-Saving Equipment: Manufacturer and service provider of marine lifesaving equipment (lifeboats, liferafts, evacuation systems). Overlaps directly with Poseidon's lifeboat/liferaft/MES service line and FRS equipment certification offering.
• Imatech Marine Services: Greek-based marine safety and lifesaving equipment servicing company, similar to Poseidon in geographic focus and product line (FFE, lifeboats, MES service). Comparable mid-sized regional peer in the Eastern Mediterranean market.
• Tec Marine (Teco Group): Marine service company providing ship supply, safety equipment servicing, and gas detection solutions to commercial shipping. Comparable product portfolio and customer segments in European and global ports.

Broad incumbents

• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global shipping services group providing ship supply, spares, and logistics across 300+ locations. Overlaps with Poseidon's ship supply and vessel call services but operates at much broader scale across multiple shipping verticals.
• RINA Services: Classification society and marine services provider offering certification, surveying, and FRS-related inspection services. Overlaps with Poseidon's classification-society-approved service activities at the certification and inspection interface.

Regional players

• Unimar: Turkey-based ship supplier providing deck/engine/cabin stores and bonded stores to vessels calling Turkish and Mediterranean ports. Comparable in ship chandling activity though more regionally focused than Poseidon.

Emerging players

• Bunker One: Marine fuel and ship supply provider serving shipowners and operators across major ports. Comparable customer base and vessel-call service model, though more weighted toward bunkering than safety equipment servicing.

Others

• Dräger Marine & Offshore: Safety equipment OEM whose products Poseidon distributes; comparable in the marine gas detection and PPE product domain, but as a manufacturer/supplier rather than service provider. Strategic ecosystem partner as well as adjacent reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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