U-MAS

What U-MAS does

UMAS is a London-based maritime decarbonisation advisory and software firm that operates as a collaboration between UMAS International Ltd and University College London (UCL), founded in 2013. The company provides consultancy and proprietary analytics products that help international shipping stakeholders navigate the energy transition, with a particular focus on scenario modelling, fleet-level emissions analysis, and policy evidence. Its core technology is GloTraM (Global Transport Model), a proprietary simulation engine that performs scenario-based analysis of global shipping fleet evolution, CO2 emissions, and decarbonisation pathways out to 2050, taking into account transport demand, macroeconomic variables (fuel and carbon prices), technology availability, and regulation. The FUSE product suite — comprising FUSE Vessel, FUSE MRV, FUSE Benchmark, FUSE Fleet, and BetterFleet — extends the platform into shippable vessel- and fleet-level analytics built on AIS data for monitoring, reporting, verification, and benchmarking use cases.

The firm serves a diversified institutional client base spanning international regulatory bodies (International Maritime Organisation), development banks (World Bank, European Investment Bank, EBRD), national governments (UK Department for Transport), classification societies and industry associations (Lloyd's Register, Danish Shipowners Association, Methanol Institute), financial institutions (Poseidon Principles Banks), non-governmental organisations (Smart Freight Centre, Carbon War Room), and ship owners, operators, charterers, and fuel suppliers. UMAS monetises through three streams: (1) bespoke multi-year consultancy engagements with proposal-led pricing; (2) sale of pre-defined GloTraM scenario outputs on a one-time licence basis; and (3) sale of GloTraM bespoke analyses and FUSE vessel/fleet reports on a pay-as-you-go basis, with payments required before delivery. Go-to-market blends enterprise field sales for institutional clients with a website-based request system for FUSE and GloTraM product orders. The company holds knowledge partner or founding expert positions in major coalitions (Getting to Zero Coalition, coZEV, First Movers Coalition, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) and contributes to COP-level joint statements, embedding it deeply within the maritime decarbonisation policy and standards infrastructure.

Name

U-MAS

Legal name

Dragon-Zero-One (MATRANS) Limited

Website

https://u-mas.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UMAS is a London-based maritime decarbonisation consultancy and software firm, spun out of UCL in 2013, that provides scenario modelling (GloTraM), vessel/fleet analytics (FUSE suite), and strategic advisory to international regulators, development banks, governments, and shipping industry stakeholders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Decarbonisation Consulting

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Retrofits, Upgrades & Compliance Conversions (Scrubbers, BWTS, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (TLAHAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operational Controls, SOPs & Environmental Work Instructions (EUAHAIAJ), Maritime Single Window & Regulatory Reporting Systems (TLAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Maritime consultancy
• Shipping decarbonisation
• Fleet emissions modelling
• Maritime scenario analysis
• Vessel performance analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Bespoke consultancy and research services tailored to client specific needs for decarbonisation of maritime and international shipping sector
2. GloTraM Scenario Outputs: Purchase of pre-defined scenario outputs including business as usual and range of decarbonisation scenarios with aggregate fleet statistics by ship size and type out to 2050
3. GloTraM Bespoke Analysis: Bespoke scenario analysis based on client specification; commissioned analysis for specific client needs
4. FUSE Products: FUSE Vessel reports generated for individual vessels; FUSE MRV, FUSE Benchmark, FUSE Fleet, BetterFleet products available through order request process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UMAS delivers applied maritime consultancy and software solutions focused on shipping decarbonisation and energy transition. The company provides bespoke research, strategic advice, system modelling, sustainability development and sustainability reporting services to UN bodies, governments, development banks, ship owners, operators, charterers, fuel suppliers and NGOs. Its proprietary software products include the FUSE suite (vessel and fleet analysis tools) and GloTraM, a multi-disciplinary simulation model for scenario-based analysis of shipping fleet evolution and CO2 emissions out to 2050.

Product overview

UMAS delivers maritime consultancy services and software products focused on decarbonisation and sustainability for the shipping sector. The product portfolio consists of two main software offerings: FUSE (a suite of vessel and fleet analysis tools including FUSE Vessel, FUSE MRV, FUSE Benchmark, FUSE Fleet, and BetterFleet) and GloTraM (Global Transport Model - a simulation model for shipping scenario analysis and CO2 emissions forecasting to 2050). These are complemented by professional services including Modelling, Strategic Advice, Sustainability Development, and Sustainability Reporting. UMAS operates as a collaboration between UMAS International Ltd and UCL, established in 2013.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GloTraM: Global Transport Model - a simulation model used for analysing future scenarios of the shipping industry to estimate CO2 emissions and perform scenario-based analysis of fleet evolution out to 2050.
• FUSE

Products and services

• GloTraM (Global Transport Model) Multi-disciplinary simulation model performing scenario-based analysis of shipping fleet evolution and CO2 emissions out to 2050. Considers changes in shipping demand, macroeconomic factors (fuel, carbon, newbuild prices), technology availability, and GHG and air emissions regulation. Sold as pre-defined scenario outputs (one-time license) or as bespoke scenario analysis based on client specification.
• FUSE Vessel Individual vessel analysis tool that generates reports based on AIS data, providing detailed performance and emissions metrics for specific vessels. Sold as a one-time report product with payment required before generation and delivery.
• FUSE MRV Monitoring, Reporting and Verification module that supports regulatory compliance with maritime emissions reporting requirements for shipping companies and operators.
• FUSE Benchmark Comparative analysis tool that benchmarks vessel or fleet performance against industry standards and similar vessel types.
• FUSE Fleet Fleet-wide analytics module providing aggregated performance and emissions reporting across multiple vessels for ship owners and operators.
• BetterFleet Enhanced fleet management and analysis module within the FUSE suite, providing improved fleet operational insights for shipping operators.
• System Modelling Consultancy service providing advanced modelling and scenario analysis using state-of-the-art data and rigorous models to support maritime decarbonisation planning. Delivered as bespoke, project-based engagements with defined budgets, milestones, and timelines.
• Strategic Advice Consultancy service providing strategic guidance for navigating the complexities of the maritime energy transition, helping clients make informed investment, policy, and compliance decisions.
• Sustainability Development Advisory service focused on developing sustainability strategies and decarbonisation pathways for shipping companies, governments and maritime stakeholders.
• Sustainability Reporting Service supporting regulatory compliance and voluntary reporting on environmental performance and sustainability metrics for maritime operators and stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• International shipping can achieve 95%+ reductions in well-to-wake GHG emissions from 2018 levels by 2050 with policy support
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• UCL (University College London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS is a collaboration between UMAS International Ltd and UCL; draws upon deep relationships with wide range of research partners; UCL Energy Institute researchers contribute to UMAS publications and research; Dr Tristan Smith serves as Director of UMAS and Researcher at UCL Energy Institute
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReport from ERM, UMAS and UCL commissioned by UK Department for Transport as part of evidence base for maritime decarbonisation policies
• Global Maritime ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS joined industry leaders at COP27 for climate-smart maritime sector; joint statement supported by Global Maritime Forum; UMAS part of Getting to Zero Coalition led by Global Maritime Forum; partnered on Green Shipping Corridors analysis
• Lloyd's RegistercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublished techno-economic assessment of zero-carbon fuels; Low Carbon Pathways 2050 study; Global Marine Fuel Trends 2030 report; ground-breaking research into Zero-Emission Vessels and transition pathways
• Methanol InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative assessment of methanol role in shipping's transition to low carbon economy; UMAS work with Methanol Institute recognised in reports on zero-carbon fuel pathways
• Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint statement at COP27 supported by Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center; collaborative work on shipping decarbonisation pathways
• Global Centre for Maritime DecarbonisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint statement at COP27; collaborative research on maritime decarbonisation
• The Aspen InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS founding expert partner of coZEV (Cargo Owners for Zero Emissions Vessels) facilitated by Aspen Institute; supports development of Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA)
• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint statement at COP27 supported by UN Global Compact; UMAS provides underpinning evidence for UN-related shipping decarbonisation initiatives
• World Economic ForumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint statement at COP27; collaboration on shipping decarbonisation initiatives
• High Level Climate ChampionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint statement at COP27; co-created breakthrough target of at least 5% scalable zero-emission fuels in international shipping by 2030
• Getting to Zero CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS is knowledge partner in Getting to Zero Coalition led by Global Maritime Forum; contributed to Strategy for Transition to Zero-Emission Shipping; co-created 5% scalable zero-emission fuels by 2030 target
• coZEV (Cargo Owners for Zero Emissions Vessels)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS is founding expert partner of coZEV; supports development of Roadmap to 2040; facilitates Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA); includes major retailers such as Amazon and IKEA
• First Movers CoalitionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS understanding of zero emission fuel pathways informs First Movers Coalition commitments on shipping decarbonisation
• Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMAS provided technical support for development of SBTi maritime tool; Dr Jean-Marc Bonello provided technical input; tool enables corporations to benchmark maritime activity against 1.5°C target
• Smart Freight CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Smart Freight Centre on development of Science Based Target Initiative maritime tool for shipping sector
• Poseidon Principles BankssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch on shipping financiers' beliefs and behaviours; Poseidon Principles align bank portfolios to downward CO2 trajectories; 11 major shipping banks involved
• Danish Shipowners AssociationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBespoke scenario analysis on CO2 emissions reduction targets and pathways for Danish shipping
• Carbon War RoomsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on report: Navigating Decarbonisation - approach to evaluate shipping's risks and opportunities associated with climate change mitigation policy
• MarsoftsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UMAS to supply data for PoseidonConnector - flagship for Poseidon Reporting
• ArupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch highlights UK's potential to kick-start shipping's transition to zero emission fuel; collaborative modelling of emissions savings potential
• Ricardo Energy & EnvironmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint report on domestic shipping fuel consumption showing industry consumes 250% more fuel than previously estimated
• GMF (Global Maritime Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReport from UMAS, UCL and GMF on Green Shipping Corridors needing additional support under global fuel standard; $1M partnership with P4G Global Network
• P4G (Partnering for Green)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner$1M partnership through GMF-led consortium with P4G Global Network for shipping decarbonisation initiatives
• Zero-Emission Shipping MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Mission Innovation initiative; data on first mover shipping routes made available on Green Corridors Hub during COP27

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DNV: DNV is the largest maritime classification society and a leading provider of maritime decarbonisation advisory, modelling, and verification services. It directly competes with UMAS on shipping emissions scenario analysis, alternative fuel pathways, and fleet transition strategy for shipowners and regulators.
• Carbon Trust: Carbon Trust is an independent decarbonisation consultancy with a strong maritime practice, advising ports, shipowners and governments on low-carbon shipping pathways. It competes head-to-head with UMAS for maritime decarbonisation mandates and policy evidence work.
• Ricardo Energy & Environment: Ricardo Energy & Environment is an environmental consultancy that has already partnered with UMAS on domestic shipping fuel analysis. It competes for the same government and public-sector evidence mandates on transport decarbonisation policy.
• RightShip: RightShip provides vessel environmental ratings, emissions data and risk analytics to charterers and shipowners. Its vessel-level decarbonisation benchmarking overlaps directly with UMAS's FUSE Vessel and BetterFleet offerings for individual ship performance analysis.
• Lloyd's Register: Lloyd's Register combines classification with a dedicated decarbonisation advisory practice (Low Carbon Pathways 2050, Global Marine Fuel Trends 2030). It is both a competitor to and a documented client of UMAS, delivering overlapping scenario modelling and regulatory advisory for shipping.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global classification society offering a wide portfolio that includes maritime decarbonisation advisory and emissions verification. While broader in scope than UMAS, it is increasingly active in the same regulatory and scenario-modelling space.
• Wood Mackenzie: Wood Mackenzie is a global energy and commodities research consultancy with established shipping and bunker fuel analysis. It overlaps with UMAS on long-horizon scenario work for fuel suppliers and financiers in the maritime transition.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is a global environmental consultancy that has partnered with UMAS on UK DfT-commissioned maritime decarbonisation work. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same high-level policy and industrial decarbonisation engagements.
• RINA: RINA is an Italian classification society with a growing decarbonisation and energy-transition advisory practice. It serves overlapping shipowner and government clients with compliance and emissions advisory, competing for mandates UMAS currently wins.

Emerging players

• Kpler: Kpler is a data analytics platform for maritime commodity flows, vessel tracking and freight markets. It overlaps with UMAS's data-driven analytics ambitions and could expand into emissions and fuel-transition analytics that compete with GloTraM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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