Maritech Commercial

What Maritech Commercial does

Maritech Commercial (legally MARiTECH Commercial, LLC) is a privately held maritime consultancy founded in 1986 by Capt. Chander Gorowara in New Orleans and headquartered in Kenner, Louisiana. The firm provides independent marine and cargo surveying, inspection, and consulting services to shipowners, vessel operators, charterers, oil and chemical tanker operators, offshore supply vessel operators, container lessors and shipping lines, and legal professionals. Its service platform is organized into eight modules: Dry Bulk, Technical Surveyor, Tanker Oil/Chemical, Port Captaincy/Virtual Port Captaincy, Expert Witness, Navigational, Offshore Supply Vessels, and Container IICL Inspection. The underlying technology is human expertise supported by standard maritime surveying tools (e.g., ABS-certified ultrasonic hatch cover testing, IICL-6 container inspection standards, SIRE/OCIMF tanker protocols) rather than proprietary software; delivery is executed through a global network of surveyors and inspectors covering 850+ ports across 80+ countries.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with project-based, quote-driven pricing. Revenue is generated from discrete surveying, inspection, port captaincy, and expert witness engagements, with contract values determined by service type, scope, location, and complexity. The go-to-market is enterprise sales-led, with demand generated through the company website (quote/contact forms), direct phone contact (+1 504-469-1100), and case study marketing, supported by ISO 9001 quality management certification from BSI. The firm reports 5,000+ cargo assessments completed and $11M in combined client savings in 2025, alongside 500+ combined years of marine experience across the team. Maritech is founder-controlled, privately held, has no disclosed institutional investors, and has recorded no funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Maritech Commercial

Legal name

MARiTECH Commercial, LLC

Website

https://maritechcommercial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maritech Commercial is a maritime consultancy founded in 1986 providing independent vessel and cargo surveying, inspection, port captaincy, and expert witness services to shipowners, operators, charterers, and legal professionals across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Surveying and Inspection Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory & Sanctions Compliance Screening for Maritime Operations (Trade Controls, AML) (TLAHANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container/Chassis Inspection, Certification & Compliance Services (CSC, IICL, DOT/FMCSA) (TLAKACAK), Container Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) & Survey/Inspection Depots (TLALAJAJ)

Keywords

• Marine cargo surveying
• Vessel inspection services
• Maritime consultancy
• Port captaincy services
• Offshore supply inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Survey and Inspection Services: Professional services revenue generated through maritime surveying, inspections, and consulting engagements. Services include dry bulk inspections, technical surveys, tanker inspections, port captaincy, expert witness testimony, navigational surveys, offshore supply vessel inspections, and IICL container inspections. Pricing based on project scope and service type.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MARiTECH Commercial, LLC provides independent marine and cargo surveying, vessel inspection, and maritime consultancy services to shipowners, operators, charterers, and legal professionals. Its offerings include dry bulk inspections, technical surveys, tanker oil/chemical inspections, port captaincy (including virtual port captaincy), expert witness testimony, navigational surveys, offshore supply vessel inspections, and IICL container inspections, delivered globally through a network of surveyors covering 850+ ports across 80+ countries.

Product overview

MARiTECH Commercial provides a unified maritime consultancy service platform offering eight specialized service modules: Dry Bulk Services, Technical Surveyor Services, Tanker Oil/Chemical Services, Port Captaincy/Virtual Port Captaincy Services, Expert Witness Services, Navigational Survey Services, Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) Services, and Container IICL Inspection Services. These services are delivered by a global network of experienced surveyors, inspectors, and maritime consultants who provide critical inspections, technical surveys, strategic port captaincy, and expert witness testimony to maximize operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce costs for shipowners, operators, and legal professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Bulk Services Maritime consultancy and inspection services for the dry bulk industry, including bunker surveys, draft surveys, cargo outturn surveys, and ballast water sampling, delivered by seasoned ship captains, marine engineers, and technical experts to minimize downtime and maximize profitability for dry bulk vessel operators.
• Technical Surveyor Services Independent, in-depth technical assessments for vessels and maritime equipment, including ultrasonic hatch cover leak tests (ABS-certified), pre-USCG/PSC inspections, pre-purchase surveys, and accident investigations to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness for commercial fleets and private marine assets.
• Tanker Oil / Chemical Services Specialized inspection services for oil and chemical tanker operations aligned with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and OCIMF protocols, including SIRE inspections, tank inspections, cargo contamination investigations, and vetting assistance to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Port Captaincy / Virtual Port Captaincy Services Hands-on oversight and strategic planning for seamless cargo operations, providing both on-site and virtual port captain support including pre-arrival coordination, cargo optimization, grain stability calculations, and discharge supervision for shipowners, charterers, and operators.
• Expert Witness Services Maritime expert witness and legal consulting services providing unbiased, fact-based analysis in courtrooms and arbitration hearings to support attorneys and legal teams in charter party disputes, cargo claims, and personnel injury cases.
• Navigational Survey Services Real-time, onboard support during voyages and cargo handling, offering navigational performance evaluation, risk identification, and compliance monitoring with international regulations, with surveyors working directly with bridge crews.
• Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) Services Specialized survey and inspection services for Offshore Supply Vessels supporting platform supply, anchor handling, crew transfer, and emergency response, ensuring vessels meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements set by flag states, classification societies, and industry standards.
• Container IICL Inspection Services Certified container inspections in line with Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) standards, specializing in IICL-6 inspections for structural integrity, usability, and regulatory acceptance for lessors, lessees, logistics providers, and shipping lines worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ cargo assessments completed in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Braemar ACM (Braemar): Marine consultancy and surveying firm providing casualty response, cargo, and technical surveying services. Most directly comparable peer to MARiTECH in business model, scale, and service mix, with similar professional-services-led delivery.
• Peterson Solutions (Peterson): Energy and maritime service company offering marine surveying, logistics, and offshore support. Comparable to MARiTECH in marine surveying scope but with significant offshore energy logistics diversification.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Global TIC and classification society offering marine surveying, vessel classification, and offshore verification. Competes with MARiTECH for technical, cargo, and tanker inspections but operates at far larger scale with bundled services and broader geographic reach.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): Classification society providing vessel classification, statutory surveys, and offshore advisory. ABS-certified hatch cover leak testing is explicitly referenced in MARiTECH's technical surveyor service, illustrating ABS's role as both a reference standard and an indirect competitor.
• Intertek Marine Services: Global TIC firm offering marine cargo inspection, bunker quantity surveys, and condition assessments. Competes with MARiTECH across dry bulk and tanker surveying, with the advantage of interlinked TIC and laboratory services.
• SGS Marine Services: Global TIC provider with a dedicated marine division covering cargo inspection, bunker surveys, and vessel condition assessments. Direct overlap with MARiTECH's dry bulk, tanker, and bunker work, executed at far greater scale and with broader service bundling.
• DNV (Maritime): Classification society and maritime advisory firm offering vessel surveys, statutory inspections, and tanker vetting support. Direct overlap with MARiTECH's technical, tanker, and offshore services, but DNV's classification, certification, and software portfolios far exceed MARiTECH's scope.
• Lloyd's Register: Maritime classification and advisory society offering vessel surveys, statutory inspections, and offshore verification. Comparable to MARiTECH in tanker vetting and technical surveying, but with a much larger global infrastructure and integrated software offerings.
• Cotecna Marine Services: International TIC group providing marine cargo and vessel survey services globally. Overlaps with MARiTECH's dry bulk cargo supervision, outturn surveys, and technical inspection offerings, particularly in Africa, Middle East, and Asia.

Emerging players

• Veson Nautical: Maritime software and data platform enabling voyage, vessel, and cargo workflow digitization. Adjacent rather than direct competition, but represents the software-driven modernization trend that could reshape traditional surveying economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100054422743786
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maritech-commercial-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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