Consulmar
Consulmar is a family-owned maritime port services company operating 30+ vessels across 7 ports in Spain, Morocco, and Guinea-Bissau, providing mooring, MARPOL waste, terminal, crew management, and lubricants services to shipowners, terminals, and tourism operators since 1956.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1956
- HeadquartersErandio, Spain
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Consulmar does
Consulmar is a family-owned maritime port services provider founded in 1956 in Bilbao, Spain, and now in its third generation of Zubiaga family leadership under Director Gerente Ramón Zubiaga Garteiz. The company operates a fleet of 30+ specialized vessels across 7 ports in Spain (Bilbao, Castellón, Algeciras, Ceuta, Tarifa), Morocco (Tanger Med), and Guinea-Bissau (Bissau), supported by approximately 200 employees and seven wholly-owned subsidiaries covering mooring, MARPOL waste collection, terminal operations, ship consignment, crew management, marine pollution combat, lubricants distribution, and passenger ferry services.
Its core technical assets include the CASTALIA 100% electric multipurpose zero-emission vessel (12.50m, twin 240kW motors, 500kWh lithium batteries, 10-hour autonomy, 30m³ waste capacity, 3-ton towage), the BALEA 730m³ MARPOL I barge at Tanger Med, and the MINIPELICANO DOCE electric pollution-combat vessel. These are complemented by unmanned surface vessel (USV) capabilities, solar-powered charging infrastructure, and a remote monitoring/digitalization system. Consulmar is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MLC 2006, and LRQA certified.
Revenue is generated primarily through service-based contracts (port maritime services, ship agency, passenger ferry tourism) and hardware sales of CEPSA and Exxon Mobil marine lubricants. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to port, vessel type, and operational requirements, contracted via website inquiry forms and direct port-office contact. Customer segments include shipowners and shipping companies (oil tankers, bulk carriers, gas carriers, offshore support vessels), oil/chemical/gas terminal operators, and tourism operators. Notable clients include bp Refinería de Castellón (offshore mooring) and the broader Strait of Gibraltar shipping traffic.
Consulmar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Consulmar
- Legal name
- CONSULMAR S.L.U.
- Website
- https://consulmar.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1956
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Consulmar is a family-owned maritime port services company operating 30+ vessels across 7 ports in Spain, Morocco, and Guinea-Bissau, providing mooring, MARPOL waste, terminal, crew management, and lubricants services to shipowners, terminals, and tourism operators since 1956.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Consulmar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Port Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Services-Management Services (8741)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spare Parts, Ship Chandlery & Logistics to Vessel (TLAHAJAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA), Vessel Husbandry & Crew Services (Crew Change, Meet & Assist, Transport, Shore Passes) (TLAHAJAB), Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC)
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Where Consulmar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Erandio
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Consulmar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Port Maritime Services: Core revenue from comprehensive port services including mooring/unmooring, supply and transport with launches and barges, off-port limits (OPL) services, MARPOL waste collection, lubricating oils supply, marine pollution combat, and terminal operations.
- Ship Agency and Crew Management: Ship husbandry and crew management services for shipowners, including crew selection, administration, and placement of seafarers. Revenue from agency fees and crew management services.
- Marine Lubricant Sales: Direct sale of marine lubricants from CEPSA and Exxon Mobil brands at Ceuta port and Moroccan ports, with supply via barge or quay pumping services.
- Passenger Transport and Tourism: Ferry services between Bissau and Bijagós Islands, tourist boat rides in Ceuta, fast boat rental services, and receptive travel agency (DMC) services in Guinea Bissau.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom service quotes based on port, vessel type, and operational requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Consulmar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Consulmar provides comprehensive maritime-port services to shipowners, shipping companies, and oil/chemical/gas terminal operators from 7 ports across Spain, Morocco, and Guinea Bissau. Core services include vessel mooring/unmooring, ship supply and transport with launches and barges, MARPOL waste collection, marine pollution combat, terminal operations, ship consignment, crew management, and the sale of marine lubricants (CEPSA and Mobil). The company operates a fleet of 30+ purpose-built vessels including the CASTALIA 100% electric zero-emission multipurpose vessel.
Product overview
Consulmar is a maritime-port services company founded in 1956, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 10 core services: ship supply and transport with launches and barges, Off Port Limits (OPL) supply services, MARPOL waste collection (I, V, VI), marine lubricants (CEPSA and Mobil), marine pollution combat, mooring/unmooring, terminal operations, ship consignment, crew management (agencia de embarque), and passenger/tourism transport. The company operates a fleet of over 30 vessels across 7 ports in Spain, Morocco, and Guinea Bissau. Key products include the CASTALIA 100% electric multipurpose vessel and the BALEA 730m³ MARPOL barge. Services are delivered through a platform of owned vessels and qualified maritime personnel, with sustainability initiatives including electric vessel deployment and renewable energy-powered operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Castalia: Electric zero-emission multipurpose vessel brand for port services including mooring and waste collection.
- Balea
Products and services
- Suministro y Transporte con Lanchas y Gabarras a Buques (Ship Supply and Transport with Launches and Barges)
- Off Port Limits (OPL) Services
- MARPOL Waste Collection
- Marine Lubricants Supply
- Marine Pollution Combat
- Mooring and Unmooring Services
- Terminal Operations
- Ship Consignment Services
- Crew Management and Seafarer Placement Agency
- Passenger Transport and Tourism Services
- CASTALIA 100% Electric Multipurpose Vessel
- BALEA MARPOL I Waste Collection Barge
- MINIPELICANO DOCE Electric Vessel
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 200 tonnes CO2 emissions avoided annually through CASTALIA electric vessel operations
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Consulmar
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Consulmar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Consulmar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CEPSAcoreAuthorized distributor of CEPSA marine lubricants. Consulmar sells and supplies CEPSA marine lubricant products at Ceuta port and Moroccan ports. Products include biodegradable lubricants for engines, hydraulics, gears, compressors, turbines, and stern tubes.
- Exxon MobilcoreAuthorized distributor of Exxon Mobil marine lubricants. Consulmar supplies Mobil marine lubricant products at Ceuta port and Moroccan ports as part of comprehensive lubricant service offering.
- Atlas Port ServicescorePartnership for lubricant operations in Morocco. Bureau N°6, plateforme 5 Lot 130 at Tanger Med Zone Franche handles Atlas Petroleum lubricating oil operations with Consulmar managing sales and distribution.
- MurazurminorPartner for tourism boat services in Ceuta. Murazur provides tourist boat excursions including historical route tours, swimming excursions, and custom events aboard vessels.
- Spanish Mooring Companies Association (AEEE)minorMember of Asociación Española de Empresas de Amarre. Professional association working to optimize professional standards in the mooring sector.
- European Mooring Association (EBANET)minorMember of European Mooring Association working on professional standards and best practices for mooring operations across Europe.
- ANESCOminorMember of Asociación Nacional Española de Estibadores y Consignatarios (ANESCO), the national association of Spanish Stevedores and Ship Agents.
- Net-Zero Mar AlliancecoreStrategic alliance member working on maritime sector decarbonization and electrification. Includes port authorities (Valencia, Castellón, Alicante), Iberdrola, and support from Puertos del Estado. Goal to reduce port carbon footprint by 50% by 2030.
- Consulmar BissaucoreSubsidiary company operating passenger ferry and tourism services between Bissau and Bijagós Islands. Also provides maritime supply and transport services in Guinea Bissau waters.
- Consulmar TravelminorReceptive travel agency (DMC) partner in Guinea Bissau providing accommodations, activities, excursions, and custom travel services with own fast boats.
- HelityminorHelicopter charter service partner for fast connection to Ceuta from Málaga Airport (30 min) and Algeciras Port (10 min). Service priced 50-150€ depending on distance and schedule.
- Port AuthoritiescorePartnerships with port authorities including: Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao, PortCastelló, APBA (Algeciras), Autoridad Portuaria Ceuta, Tanger Med Port Authority. Operations conducted under port authority regulation and coordination.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Consulmar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GAC Group: Global ship agency and logistics provider offering vessel husbandry, crew changes, provisions, MARPOL services, and port call support across 50+ countries. Most direct global comparable to Consulmar's ship agency and husbandry franchise.
- V. Group: Global ship management and crew management provider with deep seafarer placement expertise. Direct comparable for Consulmar's Agencia de Embarque / crew management business line.
- Inchcape Shipping Services: World-leading ship agency and port services operator covering husbandry, supplies, MARPOL waste, and crew management. Closest global scale competitor to Consulmar's integrated port call service model.
- Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Family-owned global ship management and maritime services group providing crew management, ship agency, and port call services. Closely comparable ownership structure and service breadth to Consulmar.
- Smit Lamnalco: Joint venture between Royal Boskalis and Reederei Meyer providing marine terminal services including towage, mooring, and vessel support. Comparable operational profile in port-call support services.
- Boluda Towage and Salvage: Spanish maritime services company providing mooring, towage, and port services with strong Iberian and Mediterranean presence. Directly comparable on mooring/unmooring and regional port service capabilities.
Broad incumbents
- SAAM S.A. Latin American port operations, towage, and logistics company. Operates own vessel fleet for port services—comparable business model though regionally focused on the Americas rather than Mediterranean.
- Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA: Norwegian global maritime services group operating ship agency, logistics, and port services worldwide. Much larger incumbent with overlapping vessel husbandry and supply capabilities, plus broader portfolio.
Emerging players
- Marcura: Digital maritime services platform offering port agency, crew management, and procurement solutions. Represents the technology-enabled emerging competitor to traditional ship agents like Consulmar.
Others
- Höegh Autoliners / Hoegh LNG (port services adjacencies): While primarily a vessel operator, certain maritime services firms in the Norwegian cluster (Wilson Sons, Subsea 7 service arms) operate comparable port-call and vessel support operations. Listed here as adjacent ecosystem participant in maritime decarbonization.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Consulmar social profiles
Digital presenceConsulmar compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Consulmar financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Consulmar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Consulmar subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Consulmar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Consulmar M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Consulmar
What does Consulmar do?
Consulmar provides comprehensive maritime-port services to shipowners, shipping companies, and oil/chemical/gas terminal operators from 7 ports across Spain, Morocco, and Guinea Bissau. Core services include vessel mooring/unmooring, ship supply and transport with launches and barges, MARPOL waste collection, marine pollution combat, terminal operations, ship consignment, crew management, and the sale of marine lubricants (CEPSA and Mobil). The company operates a fleet of 30+ purpose-built vessels including the CASTALIA 100% electric zero-emission multipurpose vessel.
Is Consulmar a public or private company?
Consulmar is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Consulmar founded?
Consulmar was founded in 1956. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Consulmar based?
Consulmar is headquartered in Erandio, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Consulmar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Port Maritime Services are the primary driver. The others are ship Agency and Crew Management, marine Lubricant Sales and passenger Transport and Tourism.
Who are Consulmar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GAC Group, V. Group, Inchcape Shipping Services, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Smit Lamnalco and Boluda Towage and Salvage. Broad incumbents are SAAM S.A. and Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA. Marcura is listed as an emerging player. Höegh Autoliners / Hoegh LNG (port services adjacencies) is listed as an others.
Does Consulmar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Consulmar.
What industry is Consulmar in?
Consulmar's product category is Maritime Port Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAJAF, Spare Parts, Ship Chandlery & Logistics to Vessel, with a secondary code of TLAHAJAA, Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health). Its NAICS code is 4883 and its SIC code is 4731.