Port Safety

What Port Safety does

Port-Safety ApS, operating as Port Safety, is a Danish privately held company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Roskilde, Denmark. The company designs, manufactures, and sells the LifeLadder Thor, a patented modular marine safety ladder for quay walls, ports, marinas, and city wharves. The core product is constructed from UV-stable yellow polypropylene modules tied with Dyneema SK78 synthetic ropes and separated by EPDM rubber spacers, combining the flexibility of a rope ladder with the rigidity of a traditional marine ladder. An integrated solar-powered LightUnit provides 24/7 visibility, with grid-powered variants for higher latitudes (above 64°N). The product is protected by European Patent EP17166906.2, is designed to comply with European Standard EN 14329, and carries CE marking on the LightUnit.

The business model is a one-time hardware sale with volume-based discounts, supplemented by accessories and spare parts (LightUnits, handholds, Grablines, cantilever brackets, pontoon installations, repair sets) and customization consulting. Port Safety distributes globally through a network of 14+ regional sales partners covering Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, supplemented by direct quote-based sales from its Danish headquarters. The company serves three primary segments — industrial ports and waterways, municipal city wharves, and marinas — with secondary reach into waterfront contractors and design firms. The customer base includes Port of Rotterdam, Port of Barcelona, ABP, Peel Ports, PSA Sines, multiple Nordic municipal ports, and industry partners such as Ultranav. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company has 1-10 employees, and disclosed capital consists of a 2018 Market Development Fund grant and a 2019 investment from BOREAN Innovation.

Name

Port Safety

Legal name

Port-Safety ApS

Website

https://port-safety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Port Safety is a Danish private company that designs, manufactures, and sells the LifeLadder Thor — a patented modular plastic marine safety ladder with integrated solar-powered lighting — serving industrial ports, municipal city wharves, and marinas across 18+ countries via a global network of regional sales partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Safety Equipment

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAIAL

Ship Access & Working-at-Height Systems (Gangways, Ladders, Platforms, Railings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

SECONDARYIMAJAIAG

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

SECONDARYIMAJAGAF

Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Ship Design, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Services

Keywords

• Marine safety ladders
• Quay wall ladders
• Modular safety ladders
• Port safety equipment
• Waterfront safety solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Roskilde

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Ladder Sales (LifeLadder Thor): Primary revenue stream from sale of LifeLadder Thor modular safety ladders. Ladders are sold in customizable lengths (modules of 30 cm) with optional LightUnits, handholds, and other accessories. Volume discounts are available for higher quantities. One-time hardware sale with no recurring subscription component mentioned.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of complementary products including LightUnits (solar and grid powered), handholds (Turtle Handhold Set, Handhold 40x12, Handhold 80x33, Handhold with Rails), Grablines, Cantilever brackets, pontoon installations, and Repair Sets for damaged modules.
3. Customization and Installation Consulting: The company provides detailed consulting and specialized pricing to each client, including guidance on quay wall construction challenges, unsupported lower parts of ladders, and integration with waterfront projects. No explicit installation services are performed by Port-Safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port Safety designs, manufactures, and sells a modular marine safety ladder system (LifeLadder Thor®) for quay walls, ports, marinas, and city wharves. The ladder is built from UV-stable yellow polypropylene modules tied with Dyneema SK78 synthetic ropes and separated by EPDM rubber spacers, and is offered with integrated solar-powered or grid-powered LED lighting units (LightUnit, marinaLightUnit) for 24/7 visibility. The product is sold as customizable lengths along with complementary accessories (handholds, grablines, cantilever/pontoon installation solutions).

Product overview

Port Safety offers a modular marine safety ladder ecosystem centered on the LifeLadder Thor® - a Danish Design product launched in Spring 2018. The core LifeLadder Thor® is a modular safety ladder made of reinforced UV-stable plastic modules that combines flexibility of rope ladders with rigidity of marine ladders. The ecosystem includes LightUnit illumination accessories (Solar Powered, Grid Powered, and marinaLightUnit variants) that provide 24/7 visibility; handhold accessories (Turtle Handhold Set, handholdLight, Handhold 40×12, Handhold 80×33, Handhold with Rails) that provide grip assistance; Grablines for quay wall safety; and special installation solutions (Cantilever for open quay walls, Pontoon installations). All products are designed to minimize drowning risk around waterfronts and comply with European Standard EN 14329.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeLadder Thor®: Patented modular safety ladder for ports, cities, and marinas with solar-powered LightUnit for 24/7 visibility. Made of UV-stable reinforced plastic modules in bright yellow color (RAL 1016).
• LightUnit
• Grabline

Products and services

• LifeLadder Thor® Patented modular safety ladder made of reinforced UV-stable yellow polypropylene modules tied together with Dyneema® synthetic ropes and held apart by EPDM rubber spacers. Combines flexibility of a rope ladder with rigidity of a marine ladder. Lower Fork Bracket enables easy installation; 67% better CO2 footprint than galvanized steel alternatives; expected lifetime of +20 years. Sold to ports, cities, and marinas.
• LifeLadder Thor® with LightUnit LifeLadder Thor® equipped with integrated solar-powered LightUnit that illuminates the ladder at night, providing 24/7 visibility. The LightUnit enables the ladder to be easily recognizable day and night for persons in distress. Sold to ports, marinas, and municipalities.
• LightUnit with Wallmount – Solar Powered Solar-powered lighting unit that improves visibility for ladder rungs and side rails during nighttime. Functions independently in regions below 64°N. Waterproof IP68 rating, reinforced PA66 construction, power-saving algorithm with over 30 nights battery backup. Sold to port and marina operators.
• marinaLightUnit Solar-powered marina lighting with two Primary LEDs emitting downward light to illuminate safety ladders and a Secondary LED for land-side visibility. Withstands pressures up to 20 tons, maintenance-free, 5-7 year battery lifetime. Sold to marina operators.
• LightUnit for safety stations Lighting unit designed to illuminate safety equipment locations at safety stations, making tools easily identifiable at night. Available in Solar Powered (for regions below 64°N) and Grid Powered versions. Sold to ports and marinas.
• Cantilever Enhanced LifeLadder Thor® solution for open quay wall designs. Solves cantilever installation challenges without costly support structures, providing recognizable safety ladder access in distress situations where traditional installations fail. Sold to ports with modern open quay wall designs.
• Turtle Handhold Set Two-piece handhold product made of recycled rubber with UV resistance, designed for integration with LifeLadder Thor®. Low height reduces tripping risk, optimal ergonomics for various hand sizes, provides secure grip for persons in distress especially in low-light conditions. Weight 125gr (Set 350gr), 10 tons capacity, Yellow RAL 1016 UV Stable. Sold to ports, marinas, and municipalities.
• handholdLight Solar-powered illuminated handhold lighting with 4 LEDs that emit sideways light to illuminate Turtle Handhold Sets. Enhances visibility during nighttime, guiding individuals towards safety handholds. Withstands 10 tons pressure, maintenance-free, 5-7 year battery lifetime. Sold to ports and marinas.
• Handhold with Rails Yellow Galvanized steel (A4 316) handhold with rails for LifeLadder Thor®. Provides secure grip with stability support for persons in distress. Yellow RAL 1016 color. Weight 10 kg. Sold to ports and marinas.
• Grablines High-strength double-braided polyfiber rope device for quay walls in ports, city wharfs, locks and marinas. Provides secure grip point for individuals who fall into water, aiding self-rescue towards safety ladders. Exceptional abrasion and tensile strength (5 ton breaking strength, 10 ton rope alone), corrosion and weather resistant. 400 meter kit equips 300 meter quay wall. Sold to ports, cities, and marinas.
• Pontoon Special installation configuration for pontoon structures, adapting LifeLadder Thor® for floating dock environments. Sold to marina operators with floating dock infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% better CO2 footprint compared to standard galvanized and painted steel ladder
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers49 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• UltranavcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Ultranav joined Port-Safety in the effort to save more lives. Ultranav is a marine services company operating in the maritime sector.
• UK Operations (Alan Ellinson, Peter Lindsay)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Port-Safety signed agency agreement for innovative rescue ladder in the UK. Alan Ellinson and Peter Lindsay represent UK Operations with extensive local networks in the UK maritime and port sector.
• Middle East Distributor (GBA Products Company)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Port-Safety signed distributor agreement for game-changing rescue ladder in the Middle East Region. GBA Products Company ([email protected]) covers the Middle East market.
• IHMA (International Harbour Masters Association)minorOthersPort-Safety is a member of IHMA, the International Harbour Masters Association, supporting waterfront safety standards globally.
• RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society UK)minorOthersPort-Safety is a Water Safety Partner of RLSS UK, the Royal Life Saving Society UK, supporting drowning prevention efforts.
• UK HMA (Harbour Masters Association)minorOthersPort-Safety is a member of UK HMA, the UK Harbour Masters Association, contributing to UK port safety standards.
• PIANC (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure)minorOthersPort-Safety is a member of PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, contributing to international navigation and port infrastructure standards. Port-Safety has published full papers through PIANC.
• FLID (Foreningen af Lystbådehavne i Danmark)minorOthersPort-Safety is a member of FLID, the Danish Recreational Boat Harbour Association.
• Danish MaritimeminorOthersPort-Safety is a member of Danish Maritime, the trade organization for the Danish maritime industry.
• ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation)minorOthersPort-Safety is a member of ESPO, the European Sea Ports Organisation.
• Danish Technological InstituteminorOthersThe Danish Technological Institute assisted in validating the lifetime expectancy (+20 years) of LifeLadder Thor.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology conglomerate serving shipping, offshore, and port customers with engines, integrated solutions, and services. Wärtsilä is not a direct product competitor but is a thematically related incumbent whose port-customer base overlaps with Port-Safety's buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Survitec Group: Global marine safety and survival equipment conglomerate with a broad portfolio spanning lifeboats, lifejackets, evacuation systems, and liferafts. Survitec is a broad incumbent in marine safety and competes across adjacent categories like lifesaving and emergency equipment used in ports.
• Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure: Division of Trelleborg AB supplying marine fenders, docking and mooring equipment, and quay infrastructure. While not a direct ladder manufacturer, Trelleborg is a large established player in the same quay-side ecosystem where Port-Safety sells, with overlap in port safety procurement.
• Palfinger Marine: Marine business of Palfinger AG providing cranes, davits, and access systems for ships and offshore platforms. Palfinger Marine overlaps with Port-Safety in the marine access equipment category and competes for similar shipyard, port, and offshore customers globally.

Direct peers

• IMECA: French manufacturer of marine access equipment including ship and quay ladders, gangways, and accommodation ladders. IMECA is the closest direct product competitor in the marine safety ladder category, particularly in European shipyard and port markets.
• Almarin: Spanish manufacturer of marine equipment for ports and harbours, including aids to navigation, buoys, and port safety equipment. Almarin is one of Port-Safety's regional distribution partners in Spain and offers an overlapping product portfolio for industrial port customers.
• Vos Prodect: Netherlands-based manufacturer of marine lifesaving and access products including pilot ladders, embarkation ladders, lifeboat equipment, and quay wall safety solutions. Vos Prodect is a direct peer in the marine safety equipment space serving ports and shipyards globally.
• Lindley: Portuguese marina and waterfront equipment supplier offering floating pontoons, access systems, and safety infrastructure. Lindley is Port-Safety's distribution partner in Portugal and competes in the same marina safety segment for access ladders and lifesaving equipment.

Emerging players

• Rolla: Norwegian supplier of marine propulsion and auxiliary equipment including propellers, waterjets, and ship handling systems. Rolla is thematically adjacent — a small, specialized Norwegian marine equipment manufacturer — but operates in different product categories than Port-Safety's quay safety focus.
• Vestdavit: Norwegian specialist in lifeboat and davit systems for marine and offshore vessels, with a growing portfolio in deck handling and safety equipment. Vestdavit is comparable as a niche northern-European specialist in marine safety handling equipment, with some overlap in safety product categories sold to ports and offshore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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