What Waves Group does

Waves Group is a London-headquartered marine consultancy founded around 2006 that provides independent technical assurance, casualty response, and engineering services to the offshore energy, shipping, and ports sectors. Its work spans the full offshore energy lifecycle (feasibility through construction and decommissioning) including marine warranty surveying for offshore wind farms, subsea cable installations, and oil and gas decommissioning, alongside 24/7 emergency response for marine casualties covering salvage, wreck removal, pollution response, fire investigation, and expert witness work for claims and litigation. The firm serves enterprise clients such as offshore wind developers (Vattenfall, RWE, Ørsted, Blauwwind), transmission operators (TenneT, RTE), insurers and P&I Clubs, governments (Trinity House, Rijkswaterstaat, Bahamas Maritime Authority), and project-finance vehicles, with activity reported across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, USA, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Belgium.

The firm's technical stack combines traditional naval architecture and marine engineering expertise with a digital layer: the proprietary CASPAR (CASualty Preliminary Assessment Report) system fuses AIS tracks, environmental and tide data, port information, satellite imagery, and vessel details into a preliminary incident brief delivered within four hours; 3-D data acquisition and modeling produces high-resolution point-cloud surveys from ROV and drone footage for salvage and wreck-removal planning; collaborative virtual environments, simulation, and GIS-based pollution mapping round out the Innovation & Technology offering. The Maritime Digital division was spun out in 2023 as Oceancaster, an independent maritime software company supplying incident-investigation data and visualizations. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, and Safety Culture Ladder Step 3.

Waves Group operates as a B2B professional services firm with a quote-based engagement model and multi-year contract cadence typical of marine warranty surveyors and casualty responders, generating revenue across four streams: marine warranty survey services, casualty response and emergency services, engineering and consultancy, and training/education (including a Port and Vessel Familiarisation Course in Southampton). Distribution is direct enterprise sales delivered through five regional offices (London, Aberdeen, Southampton, Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore), supported by participation in industry events and content marketing. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band; the company claims 200+ years of combined team experience and over 300 shipping and engineering projects delivered.

Name

Waves Group

Legal name

Waves Group Limited

Website

https://waves-group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waves Group is a London-based marine consultancy providing casualty response, marine warranty surveying, engineering, and digital inspection services to offshore energy, shipping, and port clients across five global offices with 24/7 emergency response capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Offshore Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Salvage Engineering, Surveying & Claims Support (IMAJANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Towage & Rescue (Refloating, Grounding Response) (IMAJANAB), Firefighting & Casualty Stabilization (Marine Fire, De-watering) (IMAJANAG), Pollution Response & Environmental Salvage (Oil Spill, HAZMAT) (IMAJANAF), Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Marine consultancy services
• Marine warranty survey
• Casualty response salvage
• Offshore energy engineering
• Wreck removal services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Warranty Survey Services: Independent technical assurance and marine warranty surveying for offshore wind, subsea, and energy projects throughout project lifecycle from feasibility through construction and operations.
2. Casualty Response and Emergency Services: 24/7 emergency response services for marine incidents including salvage, wreck removal, pollution response, and fire investigation with rapid mobilization capabilities.
3. Engineering and Consultancy: Technical consulting services including naval architecture, structural engineering, marine engineering, and specialist advisory services for offshore energy, ports, and shipping sectors.
4. Training and Education: Maritime training courses including Port and Vessel Familiarisation Course delivered in Southampton, providing practical introduction to port and vessel operations for marine claims handlers and insurers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waves Group is a marine and offshore engineering consultancy providing casualty response, salvage and wreck removal, marine warranty surveys, and technical engineering advisory to the shipping, offshore energy, ports, and insurance sectors. It combines multidisciplinary expert consultants with proprietary digital tools such as CASPAR incident assessment and 3D data acquisition.

Product overview

Waves Group is a maritime and offshore engineering consultancy offering integrated services across three main divisions: Marine & Ports, Offshore Energy & Engineering, and Innovation & Technology. The company operates both as a traditional consultancy and a digital solutions provider. Its core consultancy services include casualty response and investigation, marine warranty surveys, salvage and wreck removal, engineering consultancy, and surveys/inspections. Within its Innovation & Technology division, Waves Group offers proprietary digital products including CASPAR (a rapid incident assessment system), 3-D data acquisition and modeling services, collaborative virtual environments, and data visualisation tools. The company also launched Oceancaster as an independent spin-off software company. Services are delivered globally across 5 offices (UK, Europe, Americas, Asia) with 24/7 emergency response capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine & Ports Services Consulting services for commercial shipping and port sectors including casualty response, claims investigation, surveys, audits, and alternative fuels advisory.
• Offshore Energy & Engineering Specialized engineering, consultancy, and marine warranty survey services for offshore renewable projects and oil and gas assets including wind farms, decommissioning, and subsea cables.
• Innovation & Technology Digital technology services including simulation, 3D data acquisition, collaborative virtual environments, and data visualization for maritime incidents.
• CASPAR Reports CASualty Preliminary Assessment Report system providing rapid situational awareness using open-source intelligence, AIS data, environmental conditions, and satellite imagery within 4 hours of incident notification.
• 3-D Data Acquisition High-resolution 3D surveys and point cloud modeling using ROV and drone technology for salvage, wreck removal, and risk assessment of maritime casualties.
• Remote Survey Capability Mobile digital technology enabling remote surveys and inspections, allowing operations to continue while using problem-solving approaches.
• Renewable Energy Services Integrated marine consultancy support across the full offshore energy lifecycle including marine warranty survey, engineering assurance, and risk management for offshore wind and subsea projects.
• Casualty, Salvage & Wreck Removal Global emergency response capability for marine incidents including SCR deployment, salvage engineering, wreck removal, pollution response, and fire investigation.
• Marine Assurance Independent marine assurance services across vessel selection, inspection, and operational assurance to support owners, operators, and insurers with vessel condition and compliance assessment.
• Subsea Cables Technical assurance and marine warranty survey services for subsea cable projects including risk review, engineering assurance, and 24/7 global emergency response for cable damage.
• Port and Vessel Familiarisation Course Two-day immersive training course delivered in Southampton providing practical introduction to port and vessel operations for marine claims handlers, insurers, and maritime professionals.
• Collaborative Virtual Environments Virtual reality environments enabling stakeholders to view and walk through wreck sites and casualty locations for enhanced understanding and decision-making.
• Data Visualisation Visual data presentation tools including mapping systems for pollution tracking and cargo loss incidents with real-time situational updates.
• Simulation Simulation services for maritime incidents including navigational demonstrations and scenario-based training using industry-leading facilities.
• Oceancaster Independent maritime software company providing data and visualisations to support investigation and management of incidents at sea, launched from Waves Group's Maritime Digital division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Available within 4 hours of incident notification for CASPAR reports
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Underwater Hub (GUH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Membership in GUH strengthening commitment to driving innovation, resilience and best practice across the underwater and subsea sectors, supporting expansion of subsea infrastructure work
• Floating Offshore Wind 2025 (FOW25)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Proud sponsor of official Networking Reception at Floating Offshore Wind 2025 event in Aberdeen, flagship UK event for floating wind sector
• Global Salvage & Wreck ForumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Participation as sponsors and exhibitors at annual forum delivered in collaboration with International Salvage Union (ISU) and International Group
• East of England Energy Group (EEEGR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Membership with EEEGR marking significant step in commitment to advancing the offshore energy sector, building on 18+ years of experience in marine consultancy and engineering
• Project TangaroaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint initiative announced on World Oceans Day to raise awareness and catalyse proactive action to mitigate pollution risks from Potentially Polluting Wrecks (PPWs)

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/waves_group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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