Sea Corporation

What Sea Corporation does

Sea Corporation Pty Ltd (trading as Seacorp) is a privately held Australian maritime services house headquartered in Fremantle, Western Australia, founded in 1998 under the Thompson Shipping Group umbrella. The company provides a vertically integrated suite of shipping services including ship agency at all Australian ports, marine surveying and load master work to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17020 standards, outturn management for bulk commodity exporters at every Chinese commercial bulk shipping port, vessel operating through its wholly owned subsidiary Triomphe Shipping Pty Ltd, ship ownership via Thompson Shipping Lines (TSL) which currently operates the 33,179mt dwt bulk carrier MV 'TSL Rosemary', and international trade consultancy. Its customer base spans large Australian and international bulk commodity exporters — explicitly citing Fortescue as a named partner of choice — down to smaller exporters running one shipment per month. Geographic reach is described as around-the-clock coverage across all key shipping locations on five continents, delivered through Seacorp's own offices in Fremantle and Shanghai (Pudong) plus its exclusive Australian membership in the Multiport Ship Agencies Network.

Name

Sea Corporation

Legal name

Sea Corporation Pty Ltd

Website

https://seacorp.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sea Corporation is an Australian-owned, Fremantle-headquartered maritime services firm providing ship agency, marine surveys, outturn management in China, vessel operating and ownership, and trade consultancy to bulk commodity exporters, charterers, and ship owners across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Shipping Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Marine surveying
• Outturn management
• Bulk shipping logistics
• Vessel operating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremantle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipping Agency Services: Full range of ship agency services at all Australian ports on behalf of voyage charterers, ship owners, exporters, importers and commodity traders. Services include pre-arrival communication, in-port Master Mariner support, and post-departure closure. Seacorp also provides protective agency services and shipper's agency services.
2. Marine Survey Services: Surveying services including hold cleanliness surveys, fitness to load surveys, draft surveys, sampling and analysis, and load master services. Operations are conducted in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17020 classifications.
3. Outturn Management in China: World's leading supplier of outturn management services for bulk commodity exporters to China, covering every Chinese discharge port. Services include cargo shortage management, sampling process oversight, and cargo condition documentation.
4. Vessel Operating Services: Freight management services through Triomphe Shipping Pty Ltd for worldwide delivery of dry bulk commodities. Services include forward planning strategies, alternative chartering solutions via spot charters, consecutive voyage charters and contracts of affreightment.
5. Ship Ownership: Thompson Shipping Lines (TSL), established in 2018, operates vessel ownership with the MV 'TSL Rosemary' and has short to medium term aspirations to expand the fleet.
6. International Trade Consulting: Expert advisory services on international trade, vessel operations, chartering, and global export markets. Services include negotiating offtake agreements, joint ventures, and sales contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sea Corporation is an integrated maritime shipping services house delivering ship agency, marine surveying, outturn management in China, export documentation, trade facilitation, vessel operating (via Triomphe Shipping), and ship ownership (via Thompson Shipping Lines / MV 'TSL Rosemary'). It offers a 'one-stop shop' end-to-end solution for bulk commodity exporters, ship owners, voyage charterers, importers, and commodity traders, supported by proprietary SEAWEB vessel management and SEAMAX draft survey technology.

Product overview

Sea Corporation operates as a fully integrated shipping services house offering a comprehensive suite of shipping services including ship agency (Shipping Agents), marine surveys (Surveyors & Load Masters), vessel ownership (Thompson Shipping Lines/TSL), outturn management in China, vessel operating through Triomphe Shipping, and international trade consultancy. The company also provides proprietary technology solutions including SEAWEB for vessel management and SEAMAX for draft surveys, delivering end-to-end shipping solutions as a one-stop shop for maritime industry clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEAWEB: Proprietary business-to-business (B2B) vessel management system that coordinates vessel pre-arrivals, movements, scheduling, and associated documentation.
• SEAMAX

Products and services

• Shipping Agents Full range of ship agency services at all Australian ports on behalf of voyage charterers, ship owners, exporters, importers and commodity traders, including shipper's agency, protective agency, and husbandry services covering pre-arrival communication, in-port Master Mariner support, and post-departure closure.
• Surveyors & Load Masters Marine surveying and load master services conducted by a dedicated team of Master Mariners, including hold cleanliness surveys, fitness-to-load surveys, draft surveys, sampling and analysis, stowage plan verification, and cargo weight determination, in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17020 classifications.
• Thompson Shipping Lines (TSL) — Ship Ownership Vessel ownership and tonnage supply business within Thompson Shipping Group, operating the MV 'TSL Rosemary', a Japanese-built open-hatch/box hold bulk carrier of 33,179mt deadweight, with plans to expand the fleet. Provides ship ownership services and tonnage supply to charterers and operators.
• Outturn Management in China World-leading outturn management service for bulk commodity exporters shipping to China, covering every Chinese commercial bulk shipping port and providing cargo shortage handling, sampling process management, cargo condition documentation, and representation at discharge ports.
• Vessel Operating (Triomphe Shipping) End-to-end freight management solutions for global dry bulk shipping delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Triomphe Shipping Pty Ltd, offering forward planning strategies and alternative chartering solutions via spot charters, consecutive voyage charters, and contracts of affreightment.
• International Trade Consultants International trade and shipping consultancy services providing expert advice on international trade, vessel operations, chartering, and global export markets, including the negotiation of offtake agreements, joint ventures, and sales contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360M+ tonnes handled annually with 2500+ port calls
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thompson Shipping GroupcoreOthersThompson Shipping Group is the parent company umbrella under which Seacorp operates. Seacorp is a wholly owned subsidiary under Thompson Equity Group Pty Ltd, trading as Thompson Shipping Group. The group brings a unique dimension to the Australian maritime industry as the only true Australian owned dry bulk focused shipping company in the country.
• Thompson Shipping Lines (TSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThompson Shipping Lines is a pure vessel ownership company established in 2018, operating as a subsidiary within Thompson Shipping Group. Founded on the acquisition of MV 'TSL Rosemary', a Japanese built open-hatch/box hold bulk carrier of 33,179mt deadweight. TSL has short to medium term aspirations to expand the fleet.
• Triomphe Shipping Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriomphe Shipping operates as a wholly owned subsidiary through Thompson Shipping Group's ownership. Specializes in comprehensive freight management services for worldwide delivery of dry bulk commodities, offering expert chartering strategies and seamless support to optimize client outcomes while maintaining confidentiality.
• Multiport Ship Agencies NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeacorp is the exclusive Australian member of the world's largest independent ship agency network. Through this partnership, Seacorp offers full coverage at every commercial port around the world, enabling global agency services through network coordination.
• Black Swan HealthminorOthersSince 2017, Seacorp has been a principal supporter of Black Swan Health's Freo Street Doctor program. In 2023, a Seacorp funded Freo Street Doctor Van 'Rosie' was launched as a purpose-built mobile GP clinic for women and children escaping domestic violence. The Freo Street Doctor program provides over 2000 consultations annually.
• St Patrick's Community Support CentreminorOthersSeacorp proudly supports St Patrick's Community Support Centre, a leading not-for-profit organisation helping the homeless in Western Australia for over 40 years. Seacorp funds a dedicated support worker and has partnered to fully fund a new dental clinic as part of their redevelopment project.
• South Fremantle Football Club (SFFC)minorOthersSeacorp sponsors South Fremantle Football Club, a local organisation deeply committed to Indigenous ties. The club has seen over 100 talented Aboriginal footballers play in the league, the highest number in any Australian club. Seacorp is a major sponsor of NAIDOC week celebrations.
• GenerationOneminorOthersSeacorp supports GenerationOne's mission of creating sustainable jobs for Indigenous Australians. The Australian Employment Covenant began in 2008 as a national industry-led initiative aimed at securing 50,000 sustained jobs for Indigenous Australians.
• Zero2herominorOthersSeacorp significantly supports Zero2hero, a Western Australian charity dedicated to increasing understanding of mental health issues among children and young people. Most recently supported 'The Big Dig' with funds directly aiding youth mental health programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• RightShip: Maritime risk management and ship inspection services company focused on dry bulk vetting and environmental ratings. Overlaps with Seacorp's marine surveying and fitness-to-load services.

Direct peers

• Inchcape Shipping Services: Global ship agency and maritime services provider operating across vessel agency, husbandry, and protective agency. Highly comparable service mix and customer base to Seacorp's agency franchise.
• Star Bulk Carriers: Dry bulk shipping owner-operator with a fleet of Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels. Comparable to Seacorp's TSL subsidiary in vessel ownership and dry bulk exposure.
• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): One of the world's largest independent ship agency and logistics groups, offering vessel agency, husbandry, and survey support across global ports. Closely comparable to Seacorp's full-service agency and survey model.
• V.Group: Global provider of ship management and maritime services including technical management and agency support. Comparable in offering integrated services across the vessel lifecycle.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): International ship management and maritime services group with crew, technical, and agency capabilities. Comparable to Seacorp's integrated shipping services offering.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Wilhelmsen group): Norwegian-headquartered maritime services group covering ship agency, port services, and crew management globally. Overlapping with Seacorp on ship agency and port call services.
• S5 Agency World: Global ship agency network providing vessel agency and husbandry services at ports worldwide. Operates a network model structurally similar to Seacorp's Multiport membership-based coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Global classification society and marine inspection group offering surveying, certification, and conformity assessment. Comparable to Seacorp's ISO/IEC 17020-accredited marine survey operations.
• SGS Marine Services: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with marine and cargo surveying services. Comparable to Seacorp's cargo and draft survey work at ports and discharge locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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