Dolphin Marine

What Dolphin Marine does

Dolphin Marine (legal name Dolphin Marine Group; previously Alex. Supply & Marine Services, founded 1977 and rebranded in 1995) is a privately held Egyptian-headquartered maritime safety services company specializing in the inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, and supply of life-saving appliances (LSA) and fire-fighting equipment (FFE) for commercial vessels. Its core offering covers annual and five-yearly lifeboat, davit, and winch inspections under SOLAS Chapter III, life raft servicing and rental, fire extinguisher hydrotesting and refilling, hydraulic repairs for offshore cranes and winches, and a broader catalog of marine equipment (propellers, steering systems, hydraulic systems, anchors, compasses, safety gear) sourced from 30+ approved manufacturers.

The company operates through a regional branch network — Alexandria (HQ), Suez, Dubai, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Muscat, and Luanda — covering the Middle East, Gulf, and Africa, with services delivered by IACS- and manufacturer-approved field engineers at client ports and dedicated workshops. It is registered and recommended by all IACS classification societies, holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is approved by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Transport for LSA servicing, and is a verified Achilles Network supplier (ID 00235687). Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services fees for inspection, testing, and repair, supplemented by equipment supply (one-time sales) and usage-based rental of life rafts and CO2 cylinders; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with event-driven demand generation through major maritime exhibitions (Posidonia, EGYPES).

Name

Dolphin Marine

Legal name

Dolphin Marine

Website

https://dolphin-marine.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dolphin Marine is an Egypt-headquartered maritime safety services company that inspects, certifies, maintains, repairs, and supplies life-saving and fire-fighting equipment for commercial vessels across the Middle East, Gulf, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Safety Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Systems Commissioning, Testing & Certification Support (TLAKAKAM), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Marine safety services
• Lifeboat inspection services
• Life raft servicing
• Firefighting equipment supply
• Maritime safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Certification Services: Annual and five-year inspections for lifeboats, davits, and winches. Conducting load tests utilizing water bags. Re-certification and issuing of new certificates for life rafts. Hydrostatic pressure testing for fire extinguishers and cylinders.
2. Life Safety Equipment Supply: Supply of new lifeboats, life rafts (SOLAS Pack A & B), fire extinguishers, SCBA, EEBD, personal protective equipment, and spare parts. Supply of marine equipment including propellers, steering systems, anchors, and other ship components.
3. Hydraulic Repair Services: Professional hydraulic repairs for lifeboat davits, offshore cranes, pedestal cranes, towing winches, anchor handling winches, and hydraulic power pack units.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental and exchange agreements for life rafts. Cylinder rental for fixed CO2 systems. Dockside pick-up and delivery services available 24/7.
5. Calibration and Testing Services: Gas detector calibration and repair, pressure and temperature calibrator calibration, UTI, ODME, OWS testing, fresh water analysis, foam analysis, fire hose pressure testing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dolphin Marine provides marine safety and fire-fighting inspection, maintenance, testing, and certification services for commercial vessels, alongside the supply of marine equipment and spare parts. The company services lifeboats, life rafts, fire-fighting equipment, safety/PPE, and hydraulic systems in line with SOLAS, IMO, and IACS classification society requirements. Operations are run from branches in Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Angola, with attendance at regional maritime exhibitions.

Product overview

Dolphin Marine is a maritime safety services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment, along with related maintenance and certification services. The company supplies marine equipment across 19 product categories including hydraulic systems, propellers, navigation equipment, safety gear, and steering systems from multiple manufacturers. Services include lifeboat and life raft inspections, fire-fighting equipment maintenance, hydraulic repairs, and calibration services. The company operates authorized service stations approved by all IACS classification societies and serves vessels across the Middle East, Gulf regions, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifeboat Services Inspection, maintenance, load testing, and certification of lifeboats and rescue boats for commercial vessel owners and operators, delivered in compliance with SOLAS, IMO, and IACS classification society requirements.
• Life Raft Services Supply, servicing, inspection, and rental of inflatable life rafts for commercial and offshore vessels, performed at approved service stations.
• Fire-Fighting Services Supply, inspection, refilling, and recharging of marine fire-fighting equipment, including portable extinguishers and fixed systems, for ship owners and offshore installations.
• Safety & PPE Services Supply, servicing, and inspection of personal protective equipment and general safety equipment used on board vessels and offshore installations.
• Hydraulic Services Supply, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems and components for marine applications, including lifeboat release and running gear hydraulics.
• Calibration and Testing Services Calibration and testing of marine equipment and instruments, grouped under the company's 'Other Services' offering.
• Marine Equipment Supply Supply of a broad range of marine equipment and spare parts — including propellers, propeller shafts, cutless bearings, bow thrusters, steering systems, anchors, windlasses and capstans, pumps, toilets, compasses, lights, search lights, fenders, mufflers, flexible couplings, engine mountings, gauges, sensors, desalinators, and water sports equipment — to ship owners, offshore operators, and boat users.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• General Authority of Alexandria PortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024Dolphin Marine established a service station within Alexandria Port specializing in repair, maintenance, and inspection of Fire Extinguishers and Life Rafts. Facility is equipped with newest equipment ensuring compliance with local and international requirements. Company is certified by all IACS classes.
• Lifeboat Manufacturers (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service provider for multiple lifeboat manufacturers including prominent global brands. Listed as approved service station for lifeboat makers on certifications page.
• Life Raft Manufacturers (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service provider and distributor for multiple life raft manufacturers including Fujikura, CSM, and others. Provides annual inspection, servicing, and certification services.
• Fire-Fighting Equipment Manufacturers (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service provider for fire-fighting equipment manufacturers including 3M Scott Fire & Safety and others. Provides inspection, hydrotesting, refilling, and certification services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Global ship agency and marine services provider with a strong Middle East presence (Dubai HQ). Offers vessel maintenance support and safety equipment services comparable to Dolphin Marine's multi-country MENA service network.
• V.Group: One of the world's largest ship management companies, providing technical management including safety equipment maintenance and statutory inspection services across a large managed fleet.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Service: Global ship service provider offering marine safety products, lifesaving appliance servicing, and ship agency across major ports. Comparable to Dolphin Marine in the authorized service station model and SOLAS inspection scope, but with broader geographic reach.
• OSM Maritime Group: Ship management and maritime services provider operating technical management contracts that include safety equipment servicing and regulatory compliance. Comparable as a third-party provider of fleet safety upkeep.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Global ship manager with technical and crewing services that encompass SOLAS compliance and lifesaving appliance maintenance for managed tonnage. Comparable business model centred on regulatory upkeep of in-service fleets.
• Viking Life-Saving Equipment: Manufacturer and service provider of marine life-saving appliances including lifeboats, life rafts, and PPE, with its own global service station network. Directly competes in the inspection, certification, and re-supply chain Dolphin Marine serves.
• Survitec Group: One of the largest global providers of marine safety and survival equipment services, including lifeboat, life raft, and fire-fighting equipment inspection, certification, and maintenance. Directly comparable to Dolphin Marine's core offering.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Classification society and broader assurance provider whose rules drive the inspection cycle Dolphin Marine serves. Not a direct competitor in servicing but the standards-setter and an approved service station auditor for the industry.
• Bureau Veritas: Global classification society and TIC provider with marine services. Functions as a regulator of the inspection ecosystem Dolphin Marine operates in and is one of the IACS bodies that approves the firm's stations.

Emerging players

• Lalizas: Greek manufacturer and distributor of marine safety equipment (lifejackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits) with an expanding authorized service partner network. Comparable to Dolphin Marine's safety equipment supply and service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Dolphin.IndustrialSafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dolphin-marine-group

Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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