What Ocean Marine Solutions does

Ocean Marine Solutions (OMS) is a Nigerian private maritime security company headquartered in Port Harcourt that delivers armed escort, patrol, and perimeter security services for offshore oil and gas assets and commercial vessels transiting Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea. The company operates a fleet of more than 40 purpose-built, Nigerian Navy-approved offshore patrol boats — each crewed by Navy personnel under commissioned-officer command — and is currently taking delivery of 10 additional 38m ballistic patrol vessels built by a Chinese shipyard. Three 24/7 Security Operations Centers in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Warri provide surveillance, tracking, and continuous situational awareness across the Nigerian maritime domain.

The service portfolio spans armed escort and patrol, offshore berth-to-berth escorts, patrol boat perimeter security for static oil and gas assets, ship-to-ship operation security, onboard vessel security officers, maritime crisis management and training, and port/facility/vessel threat assessments. Operations are conducted under a full Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Navy and are accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 18788:2015, with ISO 45001:2018 in progress; additional registrations with NSCDC, NIMASA, the Nigerian Police Authority, DPR, NCDMB, NipeX, and ICoCA underpin eligibility across Nigerian and international security procurement.

OMS sells through an enterprise field-sales motion to integrated, independent, and national oil and gas companies, commercial shipping operators, government institutions, and private individuals. Services are delivered under bespoke multi-year contracts at undisclosed, quote-based pricing, with no public tiering. Marketing is minimal and primarily conducted through the corporate website and direct relationship management, reflecting a relationship-driven B2B go-to-market typical of regulated defense-adjacent services.

Name

Ocean Marine Solutions

Legal name

Ocean Marine Solutions Limited

Website

https://ocean-ms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ocean Marine Solutions is a Nigerian maritime security provider operating a fleet of 40+ Nigerian Navy-approved patrol boats and three 24/7 Security Operations Centers, delivering armed escort, perimeter security, and training to oil and gas enterprises, commercial shipping, and government in Nigerian and Gulf of Guinea waters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Security Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

akta.pro primary industry

Harbor & Coastal Patrol / Waterborne Security (BPAKALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Maritime security services
• Armed vessel escort
• Offshore patrol operations
• Oil and gas security
• Ship-to-ship security

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Harcourt

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Security Services: The company generates revenue through provision of maritime security services including armed escort and patrol services, offshore escorts, patrol boat perimeter security, and security for ship-to-ship operations. Services are delivered under contract with government MOU and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ocean Marine Solutions (OMS) is a Nigerian maritime security provider delivering armed escort and patrol services for commercial vessels and offshore oil and gas assets in Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea. Operations are executed using a fleet of over 40 Nigerian Navy-approved purpose-built offshore patrol boats (with 10 additional 38m ballistic vessels in delivery) and 24/7 Security Operations Centers in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Warri. Services are coordinated and executed by trained Nigerian Navy officers under a formal MOU with the Nigerian Navy.

Product overview

Ocean Marine Solutions is a maritime security services provider offering a unified portfolio of offshore and onshore security solutions for the oil and gas industry and commercial vessels. The core offering comprises armed escort and patrol services, supported by a fleet of over 40 purpose-built offshore patrol boats approved by the Nigerian Navy (expanding with 10 new 38m ballistic vessels). Key service modules include: offshore escorts to/from berth, patrol boat perimeter security, ship-to-ship operations security, on-board vessel security officers, maritime crisis management and training, and 24/7 Security Operations Centers in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Warri with surveillance and tracking capabilities. All security operations are coordinated and executed by trained Nigerian Navy officers under a formal MOU with the Nigerian Navy. The company operates from a foundation of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 18788:2015 accredited quality management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Armed Escort and Patrol Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years of continuous operations since 2007 with enviable safety record
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nigerian NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMS holds a full Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in partnership with the Nigerian Navy, essential for providing security services in Nigerian Waters and the Gulf of Guinea. The MOU solidifies the relationship and reinforces commitment to maintaining a fully compliant, globally recognized maritime security solution. Each patrol boat is manned by Nigerian Navy crew under the command of a Nigerian Navy commissioned officer, and all operations are coordinated and executed by trained Nigerian Navy officers.
• International Code of Conduct Association for Private Security Service Providers (ICoCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMS is a Member Company of ICoCA, demonstrating adherence to international standards for private security service providers. This membership provides third-party verification of the company's commitment to responsible private security practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hart Group: UK-based private military and maritime security company with established operations in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea, providing armed vessel escort and asset protection services to oil and gas clients — a directly comparable operating model to OMS.
• Ambrey Analytics: UK-headquartered maritime security and risk advisory firm providing armed vessel escorts, security teams, and intelligence services in the Gulf of Guinea and other high-risk regions. Comparable in target customers (commercial shipping, oil & gas) and escort-led service model.
• Neptune Maritime Security: South Africa-based private maritime security company providing armed vessel escorts and security solutions in West African and East African waters. Comparable in delivering armed transit protection to commercial and oil & gas clients in similar geographies.
• Protection Vessels International (PVI): Maritime security operator with a fleet of armed patrol vessels providing transit escort and static asset protection in high-risk waters including the Gulf of Aden and West Africa. Closely comparable in service mix, fleet-based delivery, and oil & gas customer base.
• MAST Security (MAST - Maritime Asset Security and Training): UK-based maritime security firm providing armed escorts, security teams, and crisis management training for vessels transiting high-risk waters including West Africa. Closely aligned with OMS's escort-plus-training service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Constellis (formerly Academi/Triple Canopy/Oceaneering International security unit): Large US-headquartered private security and maritime services firm with vessel protection, armed security, and risk management offerings globally. Overlaps with OMS on armed maritime security but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Drum Risk Management / Drum Cussac (now part of Control Risks): Maritime security and risk consultancy absorbed by Control Risks, with historical West Africa coverage including armed vessel protection. A broader incumbent that overlaps with OMS on maritime security consulting and training but operates a much wider corporate risk portfolio.
• GardaWorld (Crisis24 / maritime security unit): Global private security firm with maritime and crisis response capabilities, including armed vessel security and SOC operations. Comparable in providing integrated manned guarding, SOC, and security advisory, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader industry exposure.

Emerging players

• AKE International (part of Control Risks): Security and political risk consultancy with maritime domain expertise, including West Africa operations and vessel security advisory. Comparable in serving oil & gas and shipping clients in high-risk maritime environments, though more advisory and less fleet-heavy than OMS.
• Triton Maritime Security: Maritime security provider offering armed vessel escorts and security teams in high-risk waters globally. Comparable in escort and protection services to oil & gas and commercial shipping clients, with partial overlap in the Gulf of Guinea market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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