Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants

What Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants does

Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants (MRMC) is a UK-headquartered maritime regulatory and compliance consultancy operating as a trading name of Alixity Limited. Founded in 2015 by Master Mariner Mark Robinson, the firm is the longest standing Appointed Representative of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry and also serves as Nautical Inspector for the Barbados Ships' Registry. MRMC delivers a focused suite of services including RMI flag surveys, pre-purchase and condition surveys for yachts over 18m, ISM/ISPS/MLC external audits, Port State Control health checks, formal risk assessments, and expert witness work. The firm also acts as the statutory Designated Person under the UK Port Marine Safety Code for multiple harbour authorities including Beaulieu Enterprises, Yarmouth Harbour, and Bembridge Harbour.

The business operates with a small team of 1–10 employees based across the UK (Newport, Isle of Wight) and the United States, and has delivered work across 13 countries covering 73,805+ miles of survey travel. Revenue is generated entirely on a professional services basis: a £1,250 daily rate and £195 hourly rate (excluding VAT), plus cost-plus travel, with 14-day payment terms. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification continuously from 2020 through 2025 with no recorded non-conformities. No proprietary technology platform or software product is disclosed; value delivery is grounded in surveyor credentials (Master Mariner qualifications, 26+ years of maritime industry experience for the founder) and formal flag administration appointments.

MRMC's customer base spans superyacht owners and purchasers, yacht management companies (e.g., KK Superyachts), captains and crew, yacht refit operators (Bachmann Yachts), and UK harbour authorities. Go-to-market is primarily direct and relationship-driven, supplemented by attendance at major yacht shows (Monaco, Cannes, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach), contributed articles in SuperyachtNews.com and OnboardOnline, and an active organic social presence. The firm has no external institutional investors and is privately held by its founder.

Name

Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants

Legal name

Alixity Limited

Website

https://mrmc.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MRMC is a UK-based maritime regulatory and compliance consultancy providing flag state surveys, condition surveys, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, and Designated Person services for superyachts, yacht management companies, and UK harbour authorities under RMI and Barbados registry appointments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Surveying & Compliance Consulting

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Classification Society & Flag-State Liaison / Plan Approval Support (IMAJAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vessel Vetting & Due Diligence Services (SIRE/CDI, Terminal Vetting) (TLAHANAE), Marine Surveying, Inspection & Claims (EDAOANAO), Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Maritime surveying services
• Flag state compliance
• Yacht condition surveys
• Port marine safety
• Maritime regulatory audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Shorwell

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Maritime Surveying Services: Professional surveying services including pre-purchase condition surveys, insurance condition surveys, flag state compliance verifications, and statutory certification for yachts. Services are priced on a day rate and hourly basis, with quotes provided based on specific client requirements.
2. Compliance and Consultancy Services: Regulatory compliance services including ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, Port Marine Safety Code audits, Designated Person services, risk assessments, and expert witness services. These consulting engagements are billed at day and hourly rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants (MRMC) is a maritime regulatory and compliance consultancy providing flag state surveys (Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry and Barbados Ships' Registry), pre-purchase and insurance condition surveys for yachts over 18m, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, Port Marine Safety Code audits, Designated Person services, Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) compliance, formal risk assessments, and expert witness services. The firm serves superyacht owners, yacht management companies, captains and crew, and UK harbour authorities, operating from offices in the UK (Isle of Wight) and the USA.

Product overview

Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants (MRMC) is a maritime regulatory and compliance consultancy providing a comprehensive suite of survey, inspection, and advisory services primarily for superyachts and large vessels. The core offering centers on RMI Flag Surveys & Inspections, Pre-Purchase & Condition Surveys, and ISM/ISPS/MLC Audits, supplemented by Designated Person (DP) services, Port Marine Safety Code Audits, and Barbados Ships' Registry Nautical Inspections. MRMC also provides specialised Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) compliance services for dual-use private/commercial yachts. The company operates across Europe and the USA with offices in both regions, serving clients globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RMI Flag Surveys & Inspections Flag state survey and inspection services for vessels registered with the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry, including statutory and national certification issuance for yachts globally.
• Pre-Purchase & Insurance Condition Surveys

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015 certified with clear run of positive feedback and no noted non-conformities (NCNs) or observations

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bembridge Harbour AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2017MRMC appointed as Designated Person under the Port Marine Safety Code and Guide to Good Practice on Port Marine Operations for Bembridge Harbour.
• Yarmouth HarbourcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2016MRMC appointed as Designated Person for Yarmouth Harbour as required by the Port Marine Safety Code. Primary responsibility is to provide independent assurance that the marine safety management system is working effectively.
• Barbados Ships' RegistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2016MRMC has been appointed as Nautical Inspectors for the Barbados Ships' Registry, providing annual Flag safety inspections for ships registered with BMSR. Barbados maintains quality standards accredited by DNV-GL to ISO 9001.
• Beaulieu Enterprises LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2015MRMC appointed as Designated Person for Beaulieu River and Bucklers Hard Yacht Harbour in accordance with the Port Marine Safety Code, providing independent assurance about the operation of BEL's port marine safety management system.
• Republic of the Marshall Islands RegistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2015MRMC serves as an Appointed Representative for the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry, providing surveys, audits, inspections and reports on behalf of the Administrator for RMI flagged yachts globally. MRMC is described as the longest standing Marshall Islands Flag Surveyor.
• British Assessment BureauminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 July 2015British Assessment Bureau conducts annual ISO 9001:2015 certification audits for MRMC. MRMC has maintained consistent certification with no noted non-conformities.
• Bachmann YachtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRMC working with Bachmann Yachts on a condition survey and pre-refit flagging exercise for a 1950 built, 45 metre steel yacht in Pula, Croatia.
• SuperyachtNews.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMRMC contributes exclusive articles to SuperyachtNews.com on topics including Port State Control readiness, enclosed space entry procedures, and regulatory compliance guidance.
• OnboardOnlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMRMC Principal Surveyor writes compliance articles for OnboardOnline covering Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) compliance and other maritime regulatory topics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marinspect: Independent maritime inspection and consultancy firm offering flag-state inspections, ISM/ISPS audits, and pre-purchase surveys across yacht and small commercial segments. Directly comparable service mix to MRMC.
• Newman Giles Paines & Company Ltd (NGP): Multi-disciplinary London-based marine consultancy group of which Mark Robinson has been a member since 2018. Directly comparable as a marine surveying, claims, and consultancy practice serving yacht, shipping, and insurance markets.
• International Marine Surveying Associates (IMSA): Network of independent marine surveyors providing pre-purchase, insurance, and condition surveys for yachts and small commercial vessels. Closely matches MRMC's yacht surveying core and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global classification and assurance society serving commercial shipping and yacht segments with certification, surveys, and regulatory compliance services. Comparable through overlapping statutory and class survey capabilities.
• Lloyd's Register: Long-established classification society with marine surveying, certification, and superyacht compliance offerings. Overlaps with MRMC's pre-purchase surveys, ISM/ISPS audits, and flag administration support.
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Global classification society and TIC firm providing flag-state survey, ISM/ISPS audit, and yacht certification services. Comparable as a large incumbent overlapping with MRMC's RMI audit and statutory certification work.
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale): Major global classification society offering plan approval, statutory certification, and yacht-specific services. Comparable as an incumbent flag-administration service provider that MRMC's flag-survey work feeds into or complements.

Emerging players

• Yachting Surveys International: Boutique yacht surveying firm offering pre-purchase and insurance condition surveys for yachts, comparable in scope and client base to MRMC's pre-purchase and condition survey practice.

Regional players

• UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved surveyors: Network of MCA-approved surveyors providing statutory coding, certification, and Port Marine Safety Code advisory services for UK vessels and harbours. Comparable through overlap with MRMC's UK harbour DP and audit practice.
• Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) appointed surveyors: Other national flag registries' appointed surveyor networks (e.g., Cayman, Malta, Red Ensign) that compete for similar superyacht compliance and survey mandates. Comparable as competing flag-state survey channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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