What Ocean Marine Services does

Ocean Marine Services (legal entity: OMS Chichester Ltd) is a UK-based marine services company specialising in yacht and powerboat maintenance, management, refit, and repair. Founded in 2005 originally as Oceans Clean and rebranded in 2014 to its current name, the company operates from two marina locations: Chichester Marina (headquarters, Birdham) and Northney Marina (Hayling Island, opened September 2025), with mobile service vans covering the Solent and South Coast. The business serves leisure yacht owners, luxury yacht owners, commercial marine operators, and a DIY/trade market, holding authorized dealer status with six major brands: Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Lewmar, Mastervolt, Honda Marine, and Beta Marine.

The company's service portfolio spans marine engineering (engine servicing, diagnostics, electrical systems, bow thrusters, hydraulics), complete yacht refits (interior refurbishments, electronics, structural repairs), yacht care (valeting, antifouling, hull polishing), and commercial vessel support (crew transfer, fishing fleets, workboats). Technical capabilities include certified application of Coppercoat antifouling (10+ year durability) and ONYX ceramic coatings, Volvo Penta EVC electronic vessel control upgrades, lithium battery conversions, NMEA 2000 electronics integration, and emergency on-site mobile repairs. Physical infrastructure includes a 60-tonne travel hoist access and dedicated shed space at Northney Marina.

The revenue model is a mix of professional services (project-based labour and materials) and hardware sales (genuine marine parts via a trade desk, including international shipping). Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and structured per project with no disclosed recurring subscription. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter), educational content marketing, and authorised dealer brand associations. The company is privately held with no external investment and operates as a founder/owner-led business (Richard Brogden listed as founder/owner; Richard Davies referenced as long-tenured team leader).

Name

Ocean Marine Services

Legal name

Ocean Marine Services

Website

https://oceanmarine-services.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Marine Services is a UK-based yacht and powerboat maintenance, refit, and management company operating from two Premier Marinas on the South Coast, serving leisure owners, luxury yacht owners, commercial operators, and a DIY/trade parts market as an authorized dealer for six major marine brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF), Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Yacht maintenance services
• Marine engineering
• Boat refit repairs
• Marine engine dealer
• Powerboat servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Birdham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Engineering Services: Professional yacht and powerboat maintenance, servicing, and repair services. Revenue generated from labour and materials for mechanical and electrical engineering work, including routine maintenance, diagnostics, and corrective repairs.
2. Yacht Refits and Upgrades: Complete interior and exterior refit services including linings, furnishings, systems, teak, polishing, and custom upgrades. Project-based revenue for comprehensive yacht transformations.
3. Parts and Products Sales: Sale of marine engines, parts, and equipment. The company operates a trade desk and sells to DIY market and trade clients, including international shipping of specialist components.
4. Yacht Care and Valeting: Professional yacht valeting services including gelcoat polishing, teak deck restoration, stainless steel polishing, and full presentation services.
5. Hull Protection Services: Application of antifouling, Coppercoat, and ceramic coatings for hull protection and performance enhancement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ocean Marine Services provides yacht and powerboat maintenance, management, refit, and repair services from workshops at Chichester Marina and Northney Marina on the UK's South Coast. The company is an authorized dealer for major marine brands including Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Lewmar, Mastervolt, Honda Marine, and Beta Marine, supplying engines, parts, and equipment alongside professional installation and servicing.

Product overview

Ocean Marine Services is a marine services company offering yacht and powerboat maintenance, management, refits, and repairs. The company operates as an authorised dealer for Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Honda Marine, Beta Marine, Mastervolt, and Lewmar marine equipment. Their product portfolio includes Volvo Penta diesel engines (D1, D2, D4, D6 series) in both inboard shaft drive and sail drive configurations, Yanmar marine diesel engines (1GM10, 2YM15, 3JH40, 3YM20, 3YM30AE, 4JH45), and associated stern drives and sail drives. Beyond product sales, services include marine engineering, refits and repairs, yacht care (valeting and maintenance), commercial vessel support, emergency on-site repairs, ONYX ceramic coating, Coppercoat antifouling, marine electrical upgrades, marine electronics installation, outboard engine servicing, Volvo Penta EVC upgrades, and bow thruster installation. The company operates from Chichester Marina and Northney Marina locations, serving the South Coast and Solent area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Engineering & Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Yacht refit projects completed within tight schedules (e.g., Fairline Squadron 58 refit finished in 5 days)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Volvo Penta leisure dealer providing comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and installations. Engineers trained with specialist diagnostic systems and approved tools. All components backed by comprehensive two-year Volvo Penta warranty. Services logged directly into official Volvo Penta database for verified maintenance history.
• YanmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Yanmar leisure dealer providing professional servicing, maintenance, and installations. Yanmar trained engineers work with official diagnostic equipment and specialist tools. Supplies and installs genuine Yanmar parts, accessories, and engines.
• LewmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Lewmar leisure dealer supplying, installing, and servicing full range of Lewmar equipment including winches, windlasses, thrusters, steering, and anchoring systems. Engineers fully trained in Lewmar systems with correct tools and procedures.
• MastervoltcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Mastervolt leisure dealer specializing in supplying, installing, and maintaining complete range of Mastervolt power solutions including battery chargers, inverters, and advanced energy management systems.
• Honda MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Honda Marine leisure dealer supplying, installing, and servicing complete range of Honda outboard engines. Honda trained technicians work with latest diagnostic equipment and official tools to meet factory standards.
• Beta MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Beta Marine leisure dealer providing expert servicing, maintenance, and installations for full range of Beta Marine inboard engines from compact models for sailing yachts to larger propulsion systems for motorboats.
• Premier MarinascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates from Premier Marinas locations at Northney Marina and Chichester Marina, providing service areas and access to marina facilities including 60-tonne travel hoist and dedicated shed space.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MDL Marinas: UK-wide marina operator with in-house marine engineering and boatyard services at multiple Solent and South Coast locations — broader incumbent competing for the same installed base.
• Sunseeker: Major Poole-based luxury yacht manufacturer whose UK dealer and aftersales ecosystem defines the addressable premium-vessel service market in which OMS competes for refit and engineering work.
• Burgess Yachts: Global superyacht brokerage and yacht management company with UK operational presence — competing indirectly for premium vessel management and refit coordination contracts.
• Princess Yachts: Plymouth-based luxury motor yacht builder whose vessels (Princess V65, Fairline Squadron referenced in OMS testimonials) generate the high-end aftersales and refit demand OMS captures on the South Coast.
• Ancasta Group: UK and international yacht sales, brokerage, and service group with multiple South Coast locations — broader incumbent overlapping on premium leisure yacht servicing and parts.
• Berthon Boat Company: Lymington-based boatyard, brokerage, and engineering services group with deep Solent presence, serving both yacht sales and maintenance across premium leisure and commercial markets.

Direct peers

• Universal Marina / Saxon Wharf Services: Solent boatyard offering engineering, antifouling, and refit services to yacht owners with on-site hoist and workshop capacity — directly comparable yard-based service model.
• Williams Marine Services: South Coast UK mobile and yard-based marine engineering business serving yacht and powerboat owners across the Solent, with overlapping authorized-dealer relationships and on-site service delivery.
• Hamble Yacht Services: Solent-based yacht maintenance, repair, and engineering company offering mechanical, electrical, and refit services to leisure and small commercial vessels — the closest geographic and service-model analogue to OMS.
• Fox's Marina & Boatyard: Ipswich-based full-service boatyard combining travel-hoist facilities, engineering workshop, and yacht maintenance services — comparable scale and integrated service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/omsuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/oceanmarineservices
• Xx.com/oceanmarineserv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocean-marine-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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