What CRP Subsea does

CRP Subsea Limited is a UK-headquartered (Skelmersdale, Lancashire) manufacturer of engineered polymer and syntactic foam products that protect subsea cables, umbilicals, pipelines, and risers in offshore energy applications. Its portfolio spans two technology platforms: protection systems (NjordGuard and NjordShield cable protection systems, Uraduct impact/abrasion protection, Tri-Strakes VIV suppression strakes, bend stiffeners/restrictors, Motion Stabilisers) and buoyancy systems (Distributed Buoyancy Modules, Integral and Rotating Buoyancy Modules, drill riser buoyancy including the DRBM Helically Grooved variant). Differentiated features include API 17L certified Uraduct material, patented ball-and-groove connectors enabling ROV-free installation, and proprietary helical geometries that suppress vortex-induced vibration by up to 95%. The Mimir digital monitoring platform layers sensor-based condition data on top of installed protection products.

The company serves offshore wind developers (Ørsted, Vattenfall, Seaway7, Jan De Nul, Furukawa Electric) and oil & gas operators (BP, CNOOC) on 30+ offshore wind projects and major deepwater developments including Shah Deniz Phase 2, Lingshui, and Gulf of Mexico high-temperature flowlines. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis via competitive tendering and framework agreements, with regional sales managers and channel partners in Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Norway, South Korea, North America, and the Middle East.

Following its November 2022 acquisition by AIS, CRP Subsea operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of a combined subsea protection and insulation platform, with centralized manufacturing at the new 12,000 sqm Skelmersdale facility that has driven a 20x increase in bend stiffener output. The business has deliberately pivoted capacity from oil & gas drilling toward offshore wind, supported by repeated gigawatt-scale project awards over 2021-2024.

Name

CRP Subsea

Legal name

CRP Subsea Limited

Website

https://crpsubsea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CRP Subsea is a UK-based manufacturer of engineered polymer and syntactic foam subsea protection and buoyancy products, supplying cable protection, VIV suppression, and buoyancy modules to offshore wind developers and oil & gas operators globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Subsea Protection and Buoyancy Systems

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Systems Manufacturing (IMANAIAL)

Keywords

• Subsea cable protection
• Syntactic foam buoyancy
• Offshore wind protection
• Pipeline protection systems
• Vortex induced vibration strakes

Headquarters

HQ city

Skelmersdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subsea Protection Products: CRP Subsea generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of engineered subsea protection products including cable protection systems, buoyancy modules, bend protection, and VIV suppression equipment. Products are sold directly to offshore wind developers, oil & gas operators, and EPC contractors on a project-by-project basis through competitive tendering. Contracts range from single project awards to multi-project framework agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CRP Subsea designs and manufactures engineered polymer and syntactic foam-based subsea protection and buoyancy products for offshore energy applications. Its offering spans integrated cable protection systems (NjordGuard, NjordShield), bend stiffeners and restrictors, Uraduct impact and abrasion protection, Tri-Strakes VIV suppression strakes, distributed and drill riser buoyancy modules, rotating buoyancy modules, motion stabilisers, and the Mimir digital condition monitoring system. Products are engineered to customer specifications and supplied on a project-by-project basis to offshore wind developers, oil & gas operators, and EPC contractors worldwide.

Product overview

CRP Subsea is a subsea protection and buoyancy solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered polymer and syntactic foam-based products for offshore energy applications. The company operates across two core product areas: protection systems (cable protection, bend stiffening, VIV suppression, impact/abrasion protection) and buoyancy solutions (distributed buoyancy modules, drill riser buoyancy, rotating buoyancy). Key product families include NjordGuard CPS for cable protection, Uraduct® for impact protection, Tri-Strakes® for VIV suppression, Distributed Buoyancy Modules for pipeline and riser support, Drill Riser Buoyancy Modules for drilling operations, and Mimir for digital monitoring. Products serve offshore wind, oil & gas subsea, drilling, downhole, marine hose, subsea cables, and marine vessel sectors. Manufacturing is conducted at the company's facility in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK, following acquisition by AIS in November 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NjordGuard: Integrated cable protection system designed for offshore windfarm power cables in wind turbine generators and offshore substation platforms.
• NjordShield
• Uraduct
• Tri-Strakes
• Mimir

Products and services

• NjordGuard CPS Integrated cable protection system designed to protect offshore windfarm power cables from over-bending, fatigue, and abrasion during installation and operations, featuring dynamic bend stiffener technology and patented ball and groove connector technology for installation without ROV or diver intervention. Targeted at offshore wind developers and EPC contractors.
• NjordShield CPS Cable protection system variant for offshore wind power cables, providing protection against over-bending, fatigue, and abrasion at critical entry points.
• Uraduct Original impact and abrasion protection solution for subsea cables, umbilicals, flexible and rigid pipes and hoses, manufactured from API 17L certified Uraduct material with over 30 years track record.
• Tri-Strakes Combi Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression strakes combining impact protection with a helical profile for effective VIV suppression on risers and pipelines in free spans.
• Tri-Strakes Lite Lightweight VIV suppression strakes for applications requiring reduced weight while maintaining vibration control on risers and pipelines.
• Tri-Strakes Stinger VIV strakes designed for stinger applications during offshore pipeline installation, providing VIV suppression during the lay process.
• Distributed Buoyancy Module (DBM) Syntactic foam buoyancy modules used between subsea structures and surface vessels or platforms, providing uplift in lazy wave riser configurations to reduce self-weight of flowlines and manage thermal expansion. Features a unique clamping solution allowing attachment at any point along pipelines or cables.
• Integral Buoyancy Module Integrated buoyancy solution for subsea pipeline and riser applications requiring combined buoyancy and structural support.
• Rotating Buoyancy Module Advanced buoyancy solution engineered to roll on the seabed, reducing lateral friction and berm creation for predictable pipeline buckling behaviour in high-temperature subsea flowlines.
• Drill Riser Buoyancy Module Helically Grooved (DRBM HG) Advanced buoyancy module with an integrated tri-start helical groove that suppresses vortex-induced vibration by up to 95%, decreasing drag coefficient and enabling operation in high current environments without external fins.
• Bend Stiffener Elastomeric cone providing gradual stiffness transition to protect cables and flexible pipelines from over-bending at termination points in dynamic subsea applications.
• Bend Restrictor Series of interlocking polymer vertebrae designed to lock at a given radius, preventing cables or flexible pipes from exceeding their minimum bend radius.
• Motion Stabilisers Technology designed to protect cables, umbilicals and flowlines from motion instability and damage from uncontrolled movement, engineered to mitigate instability in both axial and lateral directions with customisable fins that anchor into the seabed.
• NjordFloat Cable Buoyancy Cable-specific buoyancy product designed for offshore wind and subsea cable applications, providing distributed buoyancy along power cables and umbilicals.
• RiserGuard Protection solution for drill risers against impact and abrasion during offshore drilling operations.
• Crushable Foam Wrap Downhole protection solution designed to withstand crushing forces in wellbore environments, providing crushable foam wrap protection for downhole equipment.
• Polymat Seabed stabilisation solution for protecting and securing subsea infrastructure on the ocean floor.
• Polyspace Foam-based buoyancy and protection solution for subsea applications requiring lightweight syntactic or polymer materials.
• Mimir Digital Intelligence Monitoring Subsea condition monitoring system integrating sensors into cable protection and stability products, featuring hot-swappable pods with multi-sensor arrays, 5+ year battery life, and the Mimir Digital Technician app for configuration and data access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power cable survived 3.7x more cycles and was 72.5% stiffer with CRP Subsea Bend Stiffener vs. cable alone in University of Exeter testing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AIS (Advanced Insulation)coreOthers · 14 November 2022CRP Subsea was acquired by AIS in November 2022, uniting two industry leaders to create one-global scale business. Headquartered in Gloucester, England, AIS is a leader in subsea protection and insulation. The acquisition strengthens AIS position in the offshore energy industry and provides CRP Subsea customers access to a wider range of innovative subsea solutions. Together the companies capitalize on oil and gas cycle opportunities and pursue energy transition with combined resources.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AIS (Advanced Insulation Solutions): AIS is CRP Subsea's parent company, providing complementary subsea insulation and protection products; the combined platform competes against broader subsea insulation and protection suppliers in offshore energy.

Direct peers

• Tekmar Group: Tekmar designs and manufactures subsea cable protection systems (cable hang-offs, J-tubes, bend stiffeners) for offshore wind developers, competing directly with CRP Subsea's NjordGuard CPS and Uraduct ranges.
• Balmoral Group: Balmoral is a direct peer offering buoyancy modules, cable protection, bend stiffeners, and subsea thermal insulation for offshore wind and oil & gas, closely overlapping CRP Subsea's product portfolio and end markets.
• Deep Down Inc. Deep Down manufactures subsea buoyancy, ROV tooling, and pipeline protection products for offshore oil & gas operators, serving a similar customer base and overlapping with CRP Subsea's buoyancy and VIV suppression portfolio.
• Trelleborg Offshore: Trelleborg (former parent of CRP Subsea's legacy operations) is a direct competitor manufacturing polymer and syntactic foam buoyancy, cable protection, bend stiffeners, and VIV suppression strakes for subsea oil & gas and offshore wind applications.
• Vicinay Marine: Vicinay is a direct competitor in subsea cable and umbilical buoyancy products, including syntactic foam modules for offshore wind and oil & gas projects in the European market.

Broad incumbents

• Oceaneering International: Oceaneering is a broad incumbent subsea services and engineered products provider offering buoyancy, cable protection, and ROV tooling across offshore energy, with significant scale advantage over CRP Subsea.

Emerging players

• JDR Cable Systems: JDR designs subsea power cables for offshore wind; it is an adjacent customer for CRP Subsea's cable protection systems and NjordFloat buoyancy products within its own project deliveries.
• Subsea Energy Management (4Subsea): 4Subsea specialises in digital subsea monitoring and structural integrity management - an emerging overlap with CRP Subsea's Mimir digital intelligence platform for cable and pipeline condition monitoring.
• Aubin Group: Aubin supplies specialist polymer and foam chemicals including subsea buoyancy and protection formulations for offshore energy, partially overlapping with CRP Subsea's syntactic foam product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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