American Ship Repair

What American Ship Repair does

American Ship Repair (ASR) is a Brooklyn, New York-headquartered manufacturer's representative serving the global commercial maritime fleet, founded in 1951 by Nick Gianopulos and now in its second generation of family ownership. The company does not build proprietary equipment; instead, it curates and resells a portfolio of third-party maritime solutions from roughly eight global manufacturers across four categories: environmental regulation compliance (ERMA FIRST and oneTANK ballast water treatment systems, CR Ocean Engineering scrubbers, C-LNG LNG fuel gas systems, Ocean Guardian compliance software, Sonihull anti-fouling, Seabright LED lighting, and the METIS AI/ML optimization platform), engine room equipment support (SOTECO replacement parts for purifiers, heat exchangers, and filters), drydocking solutions (shipyard representation in China, Korea, Oman, and Turkey; NOV Bondstrand composite piping; anchor chain and marine cabling), and a CII Toolbox for decarbonization.

Underlying technology is therefore not ASR's own IP but the IP of its principals, which includes patented ballast water mixing technology licensed from the U.S. Geological Survey (oneTANK), 40-micron backwashing filtration with electrode disinfection (ERMA FIRST FIT), glass-reinforced epoxy and fiber-reinforced polymer composite pressure vessels (NOV Bondstrand), ultrasonic anti-fouling hardware (Sonihull), and ML/AI-based route cost optimization, hull fouling analysis, and emissions management (METIS). Regulatory certifications across the portfolio include IMO Revised G8, US Coast Guard BWM approval, DNV GL Type Approval, and ISO 9001/14001/45001.

ASR's business model is commission and margin-based representation: the firm earns on the spread between principal pricing and end-customer pricing plus service fees, operating through direct enterprise sales and shipyard channel partnerships. Go-to-market is direct B2B engagement with commercial fleet operators (tankers, cargo carriers, RO-RO, cruise, ferries, container ships, work boats, tugs, OSVs), supported by offices in New York, Shanghai, Athens (Piraeus), and London. Pricing is quote-based on complex equipment sales, and the firm is differentiated by 75 years of maritime industry continuity, a curated best-in-class manufacturer portfolio, and a 'stem-to-stern' single-source positioning.

Name

American Ship Repair

Legal name

American Ship Repair

Website

https://asrny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Ship Repair is a family-owned maritime manufacturer's representative founded in 1951, reselling environmental compliance, drydocking, engine room, and CII/decarbonization solutions from global OEMs to commercial fleet operators worldwide through offices in New York, Shanghai, Athens, and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Equipment Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Hull & Structural Repair (Steel/Aluminum, Plate Renewal, Coatings Prep) (TLAHAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Piping, Mechanical & Auxiliaries Repair (Pumps, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Boilers) (IMAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Maritime equipment distribution
• Ship repair solutions
• Marine environmental compliance
• Ballast water treatment systems
• Engine room spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer Representative / Distribution: ASR operates as a manufacturer's representative for a global portfolio of maritime technology companies. The company earns commissions or margins by representing, selling, and supporting products including environmental compliance equipment, drydocking solutions, and engine room equipment to commercial maritime customers worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Ship Repair operates as a manufacturer's representative and distributor for a global portfolio of maritime technology companies, selling and supporting environmental compliance equipment (scrubbers, ballast water treatment systems, emissions monitoring), drydocking solutions (shipyard representation, anchor chain, composite piping, marine cabling), and engine room equipment support (purifiers, heat exchangers, filters, replacement parts) to commercial vessel owners and operators worldwide.

Product overview

American Ship Repair (ASR) is a maritime solutions representative and distributor offering a portfolio of products across four categories: (1) Environmental Regulation Compliance including ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS, oneTANK BWTS, CR Ocean Engineering scrubbers, C-LNG Solutions, METIS AI optimization, Seabright LED lighting, Ocean Guardian compliance software, and Sonihull anti-fouling; (2) Engine Room Equipment Support including purifiers, separators, heat exchangers, and filters through SOTECO International; (3) Drydocking Solutions including shipyard representation and NOV Bondstrand composite piping; and (4) CII Toolbox solutions for decarbonization. ASR represents global manufacturers and provides sales, installation support, and service for the maritime industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ERMA FIRST FIT Ballast Water Treatment System Ballast Water Treatment System for commercial vessels, providing 40-micron automatic backwashing filtration followed by electrode-based disinfection, with capacity from 50 to 3000m3/hr and IMO/USCG compliance.
• oneTANK Ballast Water Treatment System Compact ballast water treatment system for small and space-constrained vessels (work boats, tugs, OSVs, semi-submersibles, fishing vessels, yachts), treating ballast within the tank with no filters, UV lamps, or electrolytic chlorine generators.
• CR Ocean Engineering Scrubbers Marine exhaust gas scrubbing systems enabling vessels to meet MARPOL Annex VI sulphur emissions requirements, available in Open Loop, Closed Loop, and Hybrid configurations.
• C-LNG Solutions LNG-related maritime solutions including LNG Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS), LNG Cargo Handling System (CHS), Type-C Tanks, LNG Regasification, and small/medium LNG logistics solutions.
• NOV Bondstrand Piping Corrosion-resistant composite piping solutions including glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) piping, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures, and composite pressure vessels for marine and offshore applications.
• METIS Cyberspace Technology AI and machine learning platform for shipping providing F.O. consumption optimization, hull and propeller fouling analysis, real-time machinery monitoring, route cost optimization, voyage analysis, and total emissions management.
• SOTECO International Replacement Parts ISO 9001/14001/45001 certified replacement parts for purifiers, heat exchangers, evaporators, screw pumps, and filters originally supplied by Alfa Laval, Westfalia, Mitsubishi, IMO, Moattti, and Boll+Kirch.
• Seabright Marine LED Lighting ISO 9001-2008 certified marine LED retrofit lighting solutions for all vessel types, providing rapid energy consumption reduction with low maintenance and high return on investment.
• Sonihull Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Systems Ultrasonic anti-fouling systems protecting vessels from biofouling, scaling, and build-up to reduce GHG emissions, lower fuel consumption, and support CII rating targets.
• Ocean Guardian Environmental Compliance Platform Environmental compliance management platform providing a searchable global regulatory database matched to vessel location, with alarms, notifications, and 24/7 service support.
• Engine Room Equipment Support Support services for purifiers, separators, heat exchangers, and lube/oil filters including parts supply, bowl repair, exchange programs, and plate pack reconditioning for commercial vessels.
• Drydocking Solutions Shipyard representation services in China, Korea, Oman, and Turkey; anchor chain supply (ISO certified, ABS/DNV/GL approved); hatch cover products; and marine cabling solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• oneTANK BWTS has the smallest footprint in its category — 600mm x 600mm, half the size of its nearest competitor
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CR Ocean Engineering (CROE)coreTechnology or IntegrationASR represents CR Ocean Engineering's marine exhaust gas scrubbing solutions in the US market. CROE scrubbers enable vessels to meet MARPOL Annex VI requirements for sulphur emissions in ECAs (North Sea/Baltic, North American/Canada Caribbean). Available in Open Loop, Closed Loop, and Hybrid configurations for tankers, cargo carriers, RO-RO and cruise ships, suitable for new builds and retrofits.
• ERMA FIRSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 2009 and headquartered in Greece, ERMA FIRST is a global leader in Ballast Water Technology Solutions. ASR represents ERMA FIRST's BWTS products including ERMA FIRST FIT (40-micron filtration with electrolysis disinfection). ERMA FIRST maintains a network of offices in 46 countries and provides sales, maintenance, and training globally.
• oneTANK (ERMA FIRST Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationASR represents oneTANK, an ERMA FIRST company, for its compact ballast water treatment system. oneTANK treats ballast water within the vessel's tank with no filters, UV lamps, or electrolytic chlorine generators. IMO Revised G8 Code and US Coast Guard compliant. Patented mixing technology licensed from U.S. Geological Survey.
• C-LNG SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationASR represents C-LNG Solutions, founded by industry leaders with offices in Singapore and Shanghai. C-LNG provides LNG Fuel Gas Supply Systems (FGSS), LNG Cargo Handling Systems, Type-C Tanks, LNG Regasification, and small/medium LNG logistics solutions combining Singapore engineering with China production capabilities.
• NOV Inc. (Bondstrand)coreTechnology or IntegrationASR signed an agreement with NOV Inc. to represent their Bondstrand composite solutions — corrosion-resistant GRE piping, FRP structures, and composite pressure vessels for marine and offshore applications. NOV is recognized for high-quality flexible alternatives to traditional materials with over 150 years of innovation. ASR provides sales and support for the US marine market.
• SOTECO InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASR maintains a long-term partnership with SOTECO International supporting equipment for purifiers, heat exchangers, screw pumps, and filters originally supplied by major makers including Alfa Laval, Westfalia, Mitsubishi, IMO, Moattti, and Boll+Kirch. SOTECO spares are ISO 9001/14001/45001 certified and readily available for worldwide delivery.
• METIS Cyberspace TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationASR represents METIS Cyberspace Technology, which develops AI and machine learning solutions for shipping including F.O. consumption optimization, hull/propeller fouling analysis, real-time machinery monitoring, route cost optimization, voyage analysis, and total emissions management for regulatory compliance.
• Sonihull (NRG Marine)coreTechnology or IntegrationASR was appointed as official Partner/Representative for Sonihull Ultra Sonic Anti-Fouling in the United States. Sonihull protects critical internal/external areas from biofouling, scaling, and general build-up on over 3,800 vessels and assets globally, helping clients reduce GHG emissions, lower fuel consumption, and achieve CII rating targets. Sonihull is now in its 17th year.
• Global Shipyards (China, Korea, Oman, Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASR represents a worldwide portfolio of shipyards located in China, Korea, Oman, and Turkey, with affiliate offices in Shanghai and Piraeus (Athens) providing direct access to shipbuilding and repair services for commercial vessel operators globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Major marine technology supplier covering digital, environmental, and propulsion solutions — competes with ASR's METIS AI platform and broader compliance portfolio for fleet owner digitalization and decarbonization budgets.
• Wärtsilä: Broad marine technology and services incumbent offering BWTS, scrubbers, lifecycle services, and decarbonization solutions — overlaps with ASR's portfolio across multiple product categories and competes for the same fleet OPEX/CAPEX budgets.
• Alfa Laval: Global marine equipment manufacturer with heat exchangers, BWTS, and separation/purifier technologies — directly competes with ASR's SOTECO spares business (Alfa Laval-compatible replacement parts) and adjacent to its full portfolio.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Marine engine and propulsion solutions provider with decarbonization portfolio — broadly overlaps with ASR's engine room equipment support and CII Toolbox offerings.

Direct peers

• Optimarin: Norwegian BWTS manufacturer with global installation base — direct peer in ballast water treatment, the same product category that drives core ASR retrofit revenue through its manufacturer-rep arrangement.
• Yara Marine Technologies: Specialist in BWTS and shore power for the commercial fleet — closely comparable niche focus to oneTANK/ERMA FIRST portfolio that ASR represents, addressing the same regulatory-driven retrofit opportunities.
• Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA: Global maritime products distributor serving shipowners and operators with engineered marine equipment, parts, and ship services across major shipping ports — directly comparable business model to ASR's manufacturer-representation/distribution approach.
• ERMA FIRST: Greek-headquartered global BWTS manufacturer with a 46-country service network — directly comparable to ASR's portfolio company offering; both target ballast water compliance retrofit spend on the same commercial fleet.

Emerging players

• BIO-UV Group: French BWTS manufacturer with UV-based ballast water treatment systems — direct niche peer in BWTS, a core regulatory-compliance category that ASR addresses via its oneTANK and ERMA FIRST representation rights.
• Thome Group: Singapore-based ship management and marine services company providing technical management and drydocking oversight — comparable service overlay to ASR's shipyard representation and drydocking coordination model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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