Viswa Group

What Viswa Group does

Viswa Group, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a privately held marine fuel testing, inspection, and oil analysis company serving shipping, oil & gas, and industrial operations globally. The firm operates seven IMO-approved laboratories and offices across the United States (Houston), Singapore, the United Kingdom (Middlesbrough), Belgium (Antwerp), the UAE (Fujairah), China (Shanghai), and India (Chennai), serving more than 1,000 clients and 9,500+ ships with fuel testing, lube oil analysis, grease and water testing, foam and coolant analysis, and a range of marine surveys and inspection services.

The company's core technology combines ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory testing with proprietary analytical algorithms—including the Lube Oil Quality Index (LOQI), Engine Friendliness Number (EFN), Filter Blocking Tendency Number (FBTN), Problem Fuel Identifying Number (PFIN), Purifier Efficiency Number (PEFN), and True Lubrication Worth (TLW) Index—and advanced instrumentation such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) for identifying reactive compounds that conventional ISO 8217 testing misses. Its digital product suite—V-Track for emission compliance, VLOG360 for digital logbooks, SVMS for smart vessel management, and the Bunker Fuel Module (VBFM) for fuel procurement analytics—extends the lab proposition into recurring SaaS revenue, while the Futures Platform bundles decarbonization, desulfurization, and exhaust gas scrubbing technologies for emerging environmental regulation. KalavAI Digital Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Chennai, operates as the firm's R&D and digital engineering hub.

Revenue is generated through professional services (laboratory testing, inspection surveys, consultancy, failure analysis), subscription-based digital platforms (digital logbooks, emission compliance tools, vessel management, fuel analytics), and hardware sales of onboard testing kits under the Viswa Xpert and refill-kit product lines. The company employs 51–100 people, including 4 PhDs and 20 master's-level chemical engineers, and pursues an enterprise field sales motion targeting large fleet operators, shipping companies, and industrial clients, complemented by self-service digital tools such as the client dashboard and sample pickup scheduling system. The Viswa Group is women-owned and its legal terms and conditions are governed by Indian law.

Name

Viswa Group

Legal name

The Viswa Group

Website

https://theviswagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Viswa Group is a Houston-headquartered, privately held marine fuel testing, inspection, and oil analysis company operating seven IMO-approved laboratories across the US, Singapore, the UK, Belgium, the UAE, China, and India. It serves 1,000+ shipping, oil & gas, and industrial clients with proprietary quality indices, GCMS diagnostics, and digital compliance platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Fuel Testing, Inspection, and Oil Analysis Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Bunker Quality Testing, Surveying & Quantity Measurement (Lab, MARPOL Annex VI) (TLAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vessel Vetting & Due Diligence Services (SIRE/CDI, Terminal Vetting) (TLAHANAE), Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK), Marine Bunkering & Port Fuel Supply (EUALAIAG), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

Keywords

• Marine fuel testing
• Lube oil analysis
• Ship inspection services
• Emission compliance
• Fleet management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Comprehensive fuel testing, lube oil analysis, water testing, grease testing, cylinder lube oil testing, foam testing, and coolant analysis services provided through ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories worldwide.
2. Inspection Services: Bunker quantity surveys, ROB and sludge surveys, IHM surveys, cargo surveys, on and off hire surveys, condition monitoring surveys, P&I surveys, and sampling jobs for marine and industrial clients.
3. Digital Solutions and Software: Subscription-based digital platforms including V-Track (emission management), VLOG360 (digital logbooks), SVMS (smart vessel management), VBFM (bunker fuel module), and IHM inventory software.
4. Testing Products and Kits: Sale of onboard testing kits for fuel oil, lube oil, and water including Viswa Xpert product line with various configurations (Basic, Extended, Premium) and refill packs.
5. Consultancy Services: Marine consultancy, project management, R&D projects, oil and gas consultancy, failure analysis studies, ISM audits, and commercial optimization services through Viswas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Viswa Group provides accredited laboratory testing of marine fuels, lube oils, grease, water, foam, and coolants; marine inspection surveys (bunker quantity, ROB/sludge, IHM, cargo, on/off hire, P&I); emission compliance and digital fleet solutions (V-Track, VLOG360, SVMS, Bunker Fuel Module); and consultancy including Total Fuel Management and Total Lube Management for shipping, oil & gas, power, mining, transportation, and industrial clients. Complementing these services, the company sells onboard testing kits under the Viswa Xpert brand.

Product overview

The Viswa Group operates as a global marine fuel testing, inspection, and oil analysis company offering integrated solutions for the shipping, oil & gas, and industrial operations sectors. The company provides a portfolio of proprietary digital solutions (V-Track, VLOG 360, SVMS, Bunker Fuel Module, Futures Platform), laboratory testing services (fuel testing, lube oil testing, grease testing, water testing, foam testing), inspection and survey services, emission compliance solutions, and consultancy services. The product architecture combines digital platforms with physical testing capabilities, connected through proprietary algorithms (LOQI, TLW Index) and advanced analytical technologies (GCMS). The company operates global laboratories across Houston, Singapore, UK, Belgium, UAE, and Shanghai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V-Track: Next generation emission management consultancy providing regulatory compliance audits, voluntary emission studies, documentation and reporting assistance, and training for IMO DCS, CII, EU MRV, EU ETS compliance.
• VLOG360
• SVMS
• V-TIC
• Viswas
• POMP
• PED
• Viswa Xpert
• LOQI

Products and services

• V-Track Next-generation emission management consultancy and digital platform providing regulatory compliance audits, voluntary emission studies, documentation and reporting assistance, and training for IMO DCS, CII, EU MRV, EU ETS, and FuelEU compliance, sold to fleet operators and ship owners.
• VLOG 360 Digital Logbooks Digital logbook solution for the maritime industry enabling electronic record-keeping for Oil Record Book, Cargo Record Book, Garbage Record Book, Deck Log Book, Engine Log Book, Biofouling Log Book, and EGS Log Book with real-time capture of vessel voyage information, sold to ship operators and fleet managers.
• SVMS (Smart Vessel Management Service) Smart digital ship management solution linking ship and shore operations with 24/7 real-time fleet and vessel tracking, machinery parameter monitoring, fuel consumption tracking, alarm monitoring, and remote support, sold to ship owners and fleet operators.
• Bunker Fuel Module Real-time bunker fuel data platform enabling data-driven bunkering decisions by analyzing and comparing fuel quality by port, supplier, dates, fuel types/grades, and sulfur content to help customers make informed fuel purchase decisions, sold to ship operators and bunker procurement teams.
• V-TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) Testing, inspection, and certification services for the marine and petrochemical industries ensuring quality control, reliability, and regulatory compliance, delivered through Viswa Lab laboratories globally.
• Total Fuel Management (TFM) Comprehensive service program addressing the challenges of new marine fuels with testing packages for VLSFOs, HFOs, and LSMGO fuels, including the Peace of Mind Package (POMP) and Purifier Efficiency Determination (PED), sold to shipping companies and vessel operators.
• Total Lube Management (TLM) Comprehensive lube management program helping reduce machinery wear and extend machinery life through monitoring oil condition, analyzing filtration, temperature, particle count, and benchmarking lube oils using the True Lubrication Worth (TLW) Index, sold to marine and industrial operators.
• Fuel Testing Services Marine fuel oil testing and bunker fuel analysis services including ISO 8217 compliance testing, GCMS contamination studies, FT-IR screening, ignition and combustion studies, and fuel-related dispute resolution assistance, sold to shipping companies, bunker traders, and marine operators.
• Lube Oil Testing Services Advanced lubricant analysis testing including used lube oil analysis, new lube oil analysis, cylinder lube oil testing, and new lube oil benchmarking across various oil types (cylinder drain oils, system oils, hydraulic oils, gear oils, turbine oils), sold to marine, oil & gas, and industrial operators.
• Cylinder Lube Oil Testing Expert drain oil analysis for main engine systems to diagnose problems with ignition and combustion, optimize feed rates up to 50%, and identify wear caused by catfines, contamination, cold corrosion, and blowby, sold to shipping companies and engine operators.
• Grease Testing Services Advanced grease testing and analysis services for marine, petrochemical, manufacturing, and heavy equipment industries including standard tests (ASTM D566, D1403, D1404 etc.) and performance tests (Four Ball Lubricity, Analytical Ferrography), sold to industrial and marine operators.
• Water Testing Services Comprehensive water testing including potable water testing, ballast water testing, bilge water testing, wastewater testing (scrubber discharge, black water, gray water), and boiler circulating water analysis, sold to marine operators and industrial clients.
• Foam Testing Services Firefighting foam concentrate testing for low, medium, and high expansion foams testing density, viscosity, pH, expansion ratio, burn back resistance, stability, drain time, and surface tension, sold to marine and industrial safety operators.
• Coolant Analysis Services Coolant analysis services for engines and industrial equipment including chemistry and contamination analysis, sold to marine, oil & gas, manufacturing, power, mining, and transportation operators.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Drug and alcohol testing services for marine and industrial workforce compliance programs, sold to ship operators and industrial companies.
• Inspection Services (Bunker Quantity, ROB/Sludge, IHM, Cargo, On/Off Hire, Condition Monitoring, P&I, Sampling) Comprehensive marine and industrial inspection services including Bunker Quantity Surveys, ROB and Sludge Surveys, IHM Surveys, Cargo Surveys, On and Off Hire Surveys, Condition Monitoring Surveys, P&I Surveys, and Sampling Jobs, sold to ship owners, charterers, and industrial operators.
• Emission Compliance Solutions (Exhaust Gas Scrubbers, Decarbonization, Desulfurization) Solutions helping shipping companies stay ahead of emission control regulations, covering Exhaust Gas Scrubbers, Decarbonization Technology, and Desulfurization Technology, sold to ship owners and fleet operators.
• Consultancy Services (Marine, Project Management, R&D, Oil & Gas, Failure Analysis, ISM Audits) Expert consultancy services including Marine Consultancy, Project Management, R&D Projects, Oil & Gas Consultancy, Failure Analysis Studies, and ISM Audits, sold to ship owners, operators, and industrial clients.
• Viswas - Commercial Optimization Service Commercial optimization service helping operators control port costs and demurrage claims through Charter Party Management, Disbursement Accounting, and Demurrage Claims recovery with claimed savings up to USD 30,000 per voyage, sold to ship operators and charterers.
• Viswa Xpert Onboard Test Kits Onboard testing kits for marine vessels including Fuel Oil Test Kit, Catfine Test Kit, Stability/Compatibility Test Kit, Lube Oil Test Kit (A, A Plus, C, C Plus, Iron Test Kit B), and Water Testing Kits (Basic, Extended, Premium), sold to ship operators and marine engineers.
• Refill Testing Kits (Lube Oil, Fuel Oil, Water) Refill solutions for onboard testing systems including Lube Oil refill kits (Kit A, Kit A Plus, Kit C, Kit C Plus, Iron Test Kit B), Fuel Oil refill kits (Catfine Replenishment), and Water Testing refill kits, sold to ship operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 to 15% savings in energy costs through optimized fuel and lube management
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC giant offering marine fuel testing, oil analysis, and inspection services through a much larger lab network. Comparable in testing services to Viswa but operates across dozens of industries at significantly greater scale.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with extensive marine fuel and oil analysis capabilities, serving shipping operators worldwide. Comparable in testing methodologies, lab footprint, and customer profile to Viswa, though at substantially larger scale.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC group with marine fuel testing, vessel inspection, and oil condition monitoring as core service lines. Its Inspectorate subsidiary competes directly with Viswa in bunker quality testing, while the broader group provides classification and certification.
• Lloyd's Register: Maritime classification society providing fuel advisory, oil analysis, and digital fleet solutions to global shipping. Overlaps with Viswa in marine fuel quality and emissions compliance services targeting the same enterprise fleet customers.
• ALS Limited: Global testing services provider with oil analysis and asset reliability services (ALS Tribology). Comparable in laboratory testing methodology and the predictive maintenance value proposition for industrial customers.
• Parker Hannifin: Industrial filtration and motion control major with an oil condition monitoring business targeting industrial and marine assets. Competes with Viswa's fluid diagnostics offering in the power, manufacturing, and heavy equipment verticals.
• DNV: Maritime classification society and TIC provider offering fuel testing, advisory, and digital fleet management (Veracity platform). Competes with Viswa in maritime testing while also serving as a regulatory and software counterpart for the same shipping customers.

Direct peers

• WearCheck: Specialist oil and lubricant analysis company with a global lab network serving mining, power, transport, and industrial customers. Direct comparable to Viswa's used oil analysis and condition monitoring service lines, particularly in non-marine verticals.
• Inspectorate (Bureau Veritas): Specialist inspection and testing subsidiary of Bureau Veritas focused on petroleum, marine bunker surveys, and cargo inspection. Closest functional peer to Viswa in the bunker quality testing and quantity survey segment.
• Saybolt: Direct competitor specializing in bunker fuel quality testing, quantity surveys, and cargo inspection. Operates a global network of marine fuel laboratories that competes head-to-head with Viswa Labs at the world's major bunkering hubs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 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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