Marine One

What Marine One does

Marine One (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lanka-headquartered integrated ship agency founded in 2011 by Irshad Muhseen, delivering end-to-end husbandry, technical engineering, and armed maritime security to commercial shipping calling at Sri Lankan ports. The company operates from a Colombo 01 headquarters and a Trincomalee regional branch, with full coverage across the ports of Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, and Trincomalee plus Off Port Limits (OPL) zones, on a 24/7/365 basis. Its ten-product portfolio spans Port Agency, Crew Change & Repatriation, Ship Spares & Stores, Chandling, Bunkering & Lube Oil, Ship Repair & Commercial Diving, Tank Cleaning, Underwater Hull Cleaning, PMSC Armed Escort, and Naval Fleet Supply — consolidating the entire vendor stack a vessel typically needs at port under a single accountable provider. Revenue is earned through professional-service fees embedded in itemized Proforma Disbursement Accounts (PDAs), with no subscription or tiered pricing published; engagements are quote-based and contracted directly with ship owners, operators, charterers, and fleet managers. The company's operations technology is conventional and non-proprietary — AIS-based vessel tracking via a MarineTraffic integration, ATEX-certified tank-cleaning equipment, and wholly owned launch boats and transport fleets — with no software platform, algorithm, or AI model disclosed. Its structural advantages are regulatory: dual ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 28007-1:2015 certifications, ISO 28000:2007, ICoCA, BIMCO, IMPA, ISSA, Liberian and Panama registry authorizations, and dual SLPA ship agent and ship chandler licenses — credentials that are gating requirements for P&I club-approved armed security deployments and that compress third-party dependencies into Marine One's own teams.

Name

Marine One

Legal name

Marine One (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://marinelanka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marine One is a Sri Lanka-based integrated ship agency delivering port agency, crew change logistics, ship chandling, bunkering, underwater services, and armed maritime security to commercial ship owners, operators, charterers, and naval fleets across all four major Sri Lankan ports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Port Agency Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Crew, Marine & Offshore Travel Management (TMCs) (THACAAAG), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Port agency services
• Ship husbandry
• Maritime security
• Crew change logistics
• Ship chandling

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Agency & Husbandry Services: Marine One acts as the appointed port agent for vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports. Revenue is earned as a service fee embedded in Proforma Disbursement Accounts (PDAs) that itemize all port expenses plus agency fees. Services include pre-arrival notifications, customs/immigration clearances, berth coordination, Cash-to-Master delivery, and daily operational reporting to owners and charterers.
2. Crew Change & Personnel Logistics: End-to-end crew rotation services including OTB processing, visa/shore-pass issuance, airport meet-and-greet, hotel accommodations, ground transport, and launch-boat OPL transfers. Billed as part of the agency PDA or as a standalone service line.
3. Ship Spares, Stores & Chandling: Supply of deck, engine, electrical, safety, and cabin stores; fresh/dry/frozen provisions; bonded stores; and ship spares with customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Revenue is earned on the supply margin and logistics fees, quoted separately or included in the PDA.
4. Bunkering & Lubricant Supply: Coordination of physical VLSFO, LSMGO, IFO 380, and HSFO bunker deliveries via certified barges, plus lube oil supply from major international brands. Marine One facilitates independent BQS surveys. Revenue derives from agency/coordination fees on each stem.
5. Maritime Security (PMSC) — Armed Escort Services: Deployment of ISO-certified armed onboard security teams (OBST) for HRA transits (Red Sea, Gulf of Aden). Services include voyage risk assessment, armed guard embarkation/disembarkation logistics, and 24/7 monitoring. Billed under BIMCO GUARDCON-aligned contracts, typically as a fixed per-transit fee plus personnel costs.
6. Ship Repair, Tank Cleaning & Underwater Services: Class-approved afloat repairs, commercial diving (hull cleaning, propeller polishing, IWS), confined-space tank cleaning, de-slopping, and MARPOL-compliant waste disposal. Revenue is charged per service intervention, quoted as a technical service fee.
7. Naval Fleet Supply & Husbandry: High-volume provisioning and IMPA-coded stores delivery to visiting naval vessels. Includes crew welfare logistics (SIM cards, hotel, VIP transport) and diplomatic clearance coordination. Billed as a supply-and-logistics engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marine One is a ship agency providing end-to-end maritime husbandry services at Sri Lankan ports. Its core offering consolidates port agency coordination, crew change logistics, ship spares and stores delivery, ship chandling, bunkering coordination, afloat ship repair and underwater services, tank cleaning, and armed maritime security (PMSC) under a single accountable provider. The company owns its logistics infrastructure (chandler license, transport fleet, launch boats) and operates 24/7/365 across the ports of Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, and Trincomalee, including OPL zones.

Product overview

Marine One is a comprehensive ship agency and maritime services company offering an integrated suite of port operations, crew logistics, technical support, and security services across Sri Lanka's major ports. The portfolio comprises ten core service lines: Port Agency Services, Crew Change & Repatriation, Ship Spares & Stores Delivery, Ship Chandling & Stores, Bunkers & Lube Oil Supply, Ship Repair & Commercial Diving, Armed Escort & Maritime Security (PMSC), Naval Fleet Supply & Husbandry, Ship Tank & Cargo Hold Cleaning, and Underwater Hull Cleaning. These services are designed to provide vessel operators with end-to-end husbandry solutions under a single provider, covering the full lifecycle of a vessel's port call from agency coordination through technical repairs and security transit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Agency Services Comprehensive port agency services providing vessel coordination, customs clearance, immigration processing, Cash-to-Master delivery, and documentation management across Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, and Trincomalee ports in Sri Lanka for international ship owners, operators, charterers, and fleet managers.
• Crew Change & Repatriation Services End-to-end crew logistics including OK to Board processing, immigration/visa clearance, airport meet-and-greet, hotel accommodations, ground transport, and offshore OPL crew swaps for commercial and naval vessels calling Sri Lankan ports.
• Ship Spares & Stores Delivery Time-critical logistics for deck, engine, electrical, and cabin ship spares with zero-detention customs clearance, bonded storage, and last-mile delivery to vessels at berth, anchorage, or OPL zones.
• Ship Chandling & Stores Government-authorized ship chandling providing IMPA/ISSA-standard fresh provisions, bonded stores, deck/engine consumables, and safety equipment across all major Sri Lankan ports.
• Bunkers & Lube Oil Supply Physical supply coordination of VLSFO, LSMGO, HSFO, and IFO 380 marine fuels plus premium lubricants via certified barges, with independent BQS surveys, fuel sampling, and MARPOL-compliant de-bunkering services.
• Ship Repair & Commercial Diving Rapid-mobilization afloat repairs by Class-certified marine engineers including main/auxiliary engine overhauls, electrical/PMS restoration, steel welding, and IACS-approved subsea operations.
• Armed Escort & Maritime Security (PMSC) ISO 28007-1 certified armed onboard security teams (OBST) for HRA transits including the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, with BIMCO GUARDCON-compliant Rules for Use of Force and 24/7 command monitoring.
• Naval Fleet Supply & Husbandry Precision fleet supply and crew welfare services for visiting naval vessels including IMPA-coded provisions, technical stores, LSSA equipment, SIM cards, hotel arrangements, and diplomatic clearance coordination.
• Ship Tank & Cargo Hold Cleaning ATEX-certified tank cleaning, de-slopping, and cargo hold preparation with MARPOL-compliant waste disposal, gas-free certification, and Hospital/Grain Clean surveyor inspections.
• Underwater Hull Cleaning IACS-approved commercial diving services for hull cleaning, propeller polishing (Rupert Scale A finish), CCTV inspections, sea chest maintenance, and underwater welding repairs without dry-docking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-detention customs clearance for ship spares, eliminating airport storage delays and associated costs.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DNVcoreOthersDNV Management Systems certified Marine One to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), validating systematic operational precision across all services from customs clearance to technical ship repairs.
• IRS/IRQAcoreOthersIRS/IRQA awarded Marine One the ISO 28007-1:2015 certification, the specific international standard for Private Maritime Security Companies providing armed security personnel. This certification is required by many flag states and P&I clubs.
• Liberian RegistrycoreOthersMarine One holds Authorized Agent status with the Liberian Registry, one of the world's largest open registries. This enables direct statutory and administrative support for Liberian-flagged vessels without intermediary involvement.
• Panama Maritime Authority (Autoridad Marítima de Panamá)coreOthersMarine One holds Authorized Agent status with the Panama Maritime Authority, enabling direct compliant administrative and statutory support for Panama-flagged vessels transiting the Indian Ocean.
• Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)coreOthersMarine One holds dual SLPA licenses as both a Licensed Ship Agent and a Licensed Ship Chandler, enabling unrestricted direct-to-deck harbor and anchorage access across all Sri Lankan ports.
• Sri Lanka CustomscoreOthersMarine One holds Licensed Customs House Agent (CHA) status, enabling fast-track 'Ship in Transit' customs clearance for air and sea-freighted ship spares, eliminating costly airport and port storage delays.
• BIMCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine One is an Associate Member of BIMCO, the world's largest international shipping association. This membership ensures compliance with standardized global maritime clauses, uniform chartering practices (including BIMCO GUARDCON for armed security), and proactive risk mitigation protocols.
• IMPA (International Marine Purchasing Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive IMPA membership ensures all deck, engine, and cabin stores are tracked, quoted, and delivered using the globally standardized IMPA coding system, eliminating product mismatches and ensuring quality consistency.
• ISSA (International Ship Suppliers & Services Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISSA membership serves as the premier quality seal for Marine One's marine chandling operations, validating that its supply chain delivers premium, hygienic, and fully compliant provisions per international standards.
• ICoCA (International Code of Conduct Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine One is ICoCA-certified, adhering to the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers. This guarantees ethical conduct, human rights compliance (Montreux Document, UN Guiding Principles), and professional accountability for all armed maritime security deployments.
• CASA (Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of Sri Lanka's apex shipping agency body, providing direct advocacy and up-to-date regulatory insights within the local maritime policy framework and referral pathways.
• DGMS Sri Lanka (Director General of Merchant Shipping)coreOthersMarine One is officially licensed by the Director General of Merchant Shipping (DGMS) Sri Lanka as a registered Merchant Ship Agent under local maritime law.
• MT LM MAHAWELI (Bunker Barge)minorOthersMarine One deployed the MT LM MAHAWELI (IMO: 8505238, Call Sign: 4RFA), a 93-meter double-hulled bunker barge, for a coordinated LSFO/LSMGO stem operation at the Port of Colombo. The barge is operated by a third-party supplier; Marine One coordinated the logistics.
• Trincomalee Port / Sri Lanka Harbor MasterminorOthersMarine One coordinated with Trincomalee Port authorities and the Harbor Master for the emergency towage and docking of a crippled vessel, as well as subsequent technical operations at the port.
• Yemen Coast GuardminorOthersMarine One obtained lawful clearance from the Yemen Coast Guard to permit the legal and seamless transit of a Liberian-flagged container vessel carrying armed security personnel through the port of Aden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global ship agency, logistics, and maritime services group with extensive Indian Ocean / South Asia coverage. Closely comparable to Marine One on port agency, ship spares, bunkering coordination, and crew change services; serves a similar enterprise customer base of shipowners and operators.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: Global port agency and maritime services provider with deep coverage across major Asian and Indian Ocean ports. Directly comparable to Marine One's port agency, husbandry, and crew-change offering, but at significantly larger scale with global enterprise contracts.

Emerging players

• Protection Vessels International (PVI): Specialist PMSC operating armed security teams for vessels transiting HRA corridors including the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Closely comparable to Marine One's PMSC line, though PVI is security-only and does not bundle Marine One's broader agency and husbandry offering.
• Ambrey Analytics: UK-based maritime security and risk-management firm offering armed escort, advisory, and intelligence services. Directly comparable to Marine One's PMSC offering in HRA corridors, though Ambrey is intelligence-led and lacks Marine One's port agency depth.

Broad incumbents

• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): Global ship manager with crew management and agency services. Comparable to Marine One on crew logistics and ship spares delivery, but serves a far larger managed-fleet base with deeper technical ship repair capability.
• V.Group: Global ship management and maritime services platform with crew management, technical services, and agency offerings. Comparable to Marine One on crew rotation and technical ship repair services, though V.Group operates a much broader managed-fleet portfolio.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Global maritime services group with ship agency, chandling, and crew management divisions. Overlaps with Marine One on chandling, crew change, and ship spares delivery but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Mercmarine: Sri Lankan marine services provider with overlapping offerings in ship agency, chandling, and ship repair. A directly comparable regional competitor operating in the same ports, though with a smaller PMSC capability than Marine One.
• Ceyline Shipping: Sri Lankan shipping and maritime services group covering agency, chandling, bunkering, and offshore support. Closely comparable to Marine One on port agency and ship supply within Sri Lanka, with its own vessel fleet providing direct service capability.
• Aitken Spence Shipping: Sri Lankan conglomerate with a shipping division covering agency, freight, and logistics. Comparable on port agency and Sri Lankan port coverage; serves a broader cargo and freight forwarding customer base beyond pure husbandry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MarineLanka
• Facebookfacebook.com/m1SriLanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-one-private-limited

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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