SQE Marine

What SQE Marine does

SQE Marine Group is a Greek-headquartered maritime compliance solutions provider founded in 1998 that develops and sells Safety, Quality, and Environmental (SQE) documentation, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and consulting services to the global shipping industry. Its product portfolio spans more than 100 modular SKUs organized into four categories — Corporate Solutions (standards compliance consulting and documentation), Ship Solutions (vessel-level services, drill packs, and risk libraries), SMS (entry-level to fully tailored), and Ship Manuals (ship-specific regulatory manuals such as Ballast Water Management Plan, Mooring Lines Management Plan, SEEMP, SOPEP, Cargo Securing Manual, and FuelEU Monitoring Plan). Underlying content is built around compliance with IMO, MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, TMSA, ISO 9001/14001/27001, and OCIMF MEG-4 frameworks, supported by risk assessment libraries covering 100–200 operations per vessel type and editable drill scenario packs.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer B2B model through sqemarine.com, combining self-service fixed-price documentation purchases (€180–€3,000 per SKU) with quote-based consulting (ISM, ISO, TMSA, GAP analysis, auditing, Rightship response, tailor-made solutions) and a training course catalog covering DPA, MLC, ISM, auditor, casualty investigation, and STCW basic safety topics. Marketing is concentrated on the company website, blog-driven regulatory updates, email, and organic social channels, with no disclosed channel partners or reseller network. Customer base spans bulk carriers, oil and chemical tankers, container vessels, and passenger ship operators in 95+ countries, with cumulative disclosures of 1,800+ clients, 1,500+ SMS developed, and 13,000+ seminar attendees trained.

Name

SQE Marine

Legal name

SQE Marine Group

Website

https://sqemarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SQE Marine is a Greek maritime compliance solutions provider founded in 1998 that sells ship-specific Safety Management Systems, regulatory manuals, risk assessment libraries, consulting, and training to shipping companies and vessel operators across 95+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Compliance Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Spill Prevention & Response Compliance (MARPOL, SOPEP/SMPEP, Waste) (TLAHANAI)

Keywords

• Maritime compliance documentation
• Safety management systems
• Maritime consulting services
• Ship regulatory compliance
• Maritime training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Piraeus

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Manuals, Plans, Documentation): One-time purchase model for ship-specific documentation including Safety Management Systems (SMS), ship manuals, plans (Ballast Water Management, SOPEP, SEEMP, etc.), drills packs, and risk assessment libraries. Products are sold at fixed prices with discounts for certain formats.
2. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including ISM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, TMSA compliance consulting, GAP analysis, auditing, and tailor-made solutions. Pricing is quote-based and varies by client needs.
3. Training Courses: Maritime training courses covering SMS, risk management, vetting, environmental compliance, security, and operational topics. Courses include DPA, MLC, ISM, auditor training, casualty investigation, and various STCW basic safety courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SQE Marine develops and sells ship-specific maritime compliance documentation including Safety Management Systems (SMS), ship manuals, regulatory plans (Ballast Water Management, SEEMP, SOPEP, Cargo Securing, Mooring Lines, etc.), risk assessment libraries, and drill packs. It also delivers consulting (ISM, ISO 9001/14001/27001, TMSA), auditing, vetting support, and maritime training courses, serving ship owners and operators across bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, and passenger ships.

Product overview

SQE Marine operates as a comprehensive maritime compliance and documentation solutions provider offering a modular product portfolio organized into four main categories: Corporate Solutions (standards compliance consulting and documentation), Ship Solutions (vessel-level services, drill packs, and risk libraries), SMS (Safety Management System documentation in multiple tiers), and Ship Manuals (ship-specific regulatory documentation). The portfolio includes over 100 individual products spanning consulting services, editable documentation templates, training courses, risk assessment libraries, and regulatory compliance manuals. Solutions serve all vessel types including bulk carriers, tankers, containers, and passenger ships, with offerings ranging from standardized templates to fully tailored implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Solutions Suite of compliance documentation, consulting and corporate services for shipping companies covering standards compliance (ISM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, TMSA), corporate services (audits, gap analysis, regulatory advisory), and shore-based documentation development.
• Ship Solutions Vessel-level services including auditing, incident investigation, port state control case follow-up, training, and vetting support, supplemented by ISM/ISPS drill packs and comprehensive risk assessment libraries for various vessel types.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Turnkey Safety Management System documentation solutions including entry-level, sector-specific (dry bulk, tanker) and fully tailored implementations aligned with IMO, ISM and other maritime regulations.
• Ship Manuals Library of ship-specific manuals covering ballast water management, cargo securing, emergency procedures, environmental compliance, mooring systems, security plans (ISPS SSP), and regulatory plans (SEEMP, SOPEP, SMPEP).
• Training Courses Professional maritime training courses covering SMS, risk management, vetting, environmental compliance, security, QHSE standards, operational procedures and STCW basic safety requirements, including DPA, MLC, ISM, auditor and casualty investigation training.
• Environmental Manual ISO 14001:2015-compliant environmental management documentation providing guidance on environmental procedures, impact assessment, compliance matrices, and operational controls for shipping companies.
• ISM Consulting Consultancy for ISM Code compliance covering gap assessment, documentation development, implementation, training, and third-party certification support for shipping companies.
• ISO 9001 Consulting Consultancy for ISO 9001:2015 quality management system compliance including gap analysis, documentation development, and certification support for shipping operators.
• TMSA Consulting TMSA III compliance consultancy for tanker operators covering gap assessment, KPI development, vetting preparation, and third-party TMSA vetting support.
• Company Security Plan TMSA 3 Element 13-compliant security documentation covering building security, contingency planning, risk assessment, and emergency procedures for shore-based installations of shipping companies.
• Cyber Security Management Plan Cyber security management documentation aligned with BIMCO guidelines, IMO MSC.428 and EU GDPR requirements, addressing threats, risks, contingency planning, and data protection for shipping operators.
• Risk Procedures Risk assessment procedures, checklists, and posters aligned with ISM Code and ISO 31000 for incorporation into a Safety Management System.
• Incident Library Library of approximately 100 editable incident records categorized by type, including injuries, weather damage, fire, machinery, grounding, and collision incidents, for use in training and SMS familiarization.
• Auditing Services Vessel audit consultancy covering SMS, ISPS, MLC, cargo, mooring, engine, and navigational audits with training and corrective action planning for ship owners and operators.
• Risk Assessment Library - Bulkers Comprehensive risk assessment library with approximately 100 operations covering deck, safety, health, environmental, engine, security, and cargo operations for dry cargo vessels.
• Risk Assessment Library - Tankers Risk assessment library containing approximately 200 operations specific to oil tanker operations, covering cargo, deck, safety, engine, environmental and security procedures.
• Shipping SMS Entry Level Simplified Safety Management System combining 4-7 manuals with minimal forms, flexible structure, familiarization materials, and e-manual capability for efficient maritime compliance for ship owners and operators new to SMS.
• Fully Tailored SMS Custom Safety Management System documentation fully integrated with a client's specific requirements, available in Word or PDF format with modern design for ship owners and operators.
• Mooring Lines Management Plan SOLAS II-I Reg.3-8-compliant operational manual covering mooring inspection, maintenance, and monitoring procedures aligned with OCIMF MEG-4, IMO circulars, and Rightship RISQ requirements.
• Enclosed Space Booklet IMO MSC.581(110)-compliant enclosed space management framework including ship-specific register, entry procedures, atmospheric testing protocols, and rescue arrangements.
• FuelEU Monitoring Plan EU Regulation 2023/1805-compliant monitoring plan for vessels over 5,000 GT trading to/from EU ports covering greenhouse gas intensity tracking and reporting.
• SEEMP Part III CII implementation plan for MARPOL Annex VI compliance covering operational carbon intensity calculation, self-evaluation, and corrective action for ships of 5,000 GT and above.
• EPA VGP Annual Report Annual report preparation service for US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) compliance, including fleet or standalone report development and submission for ship operators trading to the United States.
• Rightship Response Rightship inspection guidance, preparation, and follow-up service, including findings analysis, action planning, and familiarization training for ship owners and operators facing Rightship vetting risks.
• SEEMP (Part I and II) Two-part energy efficiency documentation: Part I for ship-specific efficiency management practices, Part II for IMO Data Collection System data collection and reporting per MARPOL Annex VI.
• ISM Drills Pack Editable drill scenarios covering 9 categories including heavy weather, grounding, collision, fire, cargo liquefaction, and virus outbreak, with office and ship evaluation forms, for ISM Code familiarization and compliance.
• ISPS Drills Pack Security drill scenarios covering bomb threat, piracy, hijacking, stowaway, cyber threat, and armed robbery scenarios, with CSO and SSO guidance materials for ISPS Code compliance.
• Resilience Campaign Toolkit Training toolkit with 8 modules covering resilience concepts, change management, crisis handling, and self-assessment tools for shipping company personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800+ clients served globally across 95+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Major classification society providing ship classification, ISM/ISO certification, and advisory services. Competes with SQE Marine in compliance documentation and consulting but as part of a much broader portfolio covering classification, testing, and certification.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping): Major classification society offering ship classification plus digital solutions like ABS Waveship for compliance, emissions, and operational efficiency. Competes with SQE Marine in compliance advisory and increasingly in digital compliance tooling bundled with classification services.
• Lloyd's Register: Long-established classification society delivering ship classification, regulatory advisory, and compliance services. Overlaps with SQE Marine on ISM, ISO, and vetting preparation work but operates at much larger scale with a global office network.
• DNV: Global classification society and one of the world's largest maritime advisory providers. Offers ISM, ISO, TMSA-related advisory, certification, and increasingly digital compliance tools that compete directly with SQE Marine's documentation and consulting offerings, though DNV bundles these into broader classification contracts.
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale): Italian classification society providing ship classification plus advisory on ISM, ISO, and energy efficiency regulations. Comparable to SQE Marine in regulatory expertise but with broader scope including classification, testing, and certification services.

Direct peers

• Ocean Technologies Group: Maritime digital learning and compliance platform (formerly Seagull) providing e-learning, crew competence management, and compliance content. Directly comparable to SQE Marine's training courses and documentation portfolio but delivered through integrated software platforms.
• RightShip: Maritime vetting and risk management platform used by charterers to evaluate vessel safety and sustainability. Overlaps with SQE Marine's vetting preparation services (Rightship Response, TMSA consulting) and is a key driver of compliance demand for the company's tanker and bulker clients.
• Tero Marine: Norwegian provider of maritime software solutions including planned maintenance, procurement, and safety management system (SMS) modules. Directly competes with SQE Marine's SMS and compliance documentation business through a digital/SaaS delivery model rather than template-based documents.

Emerging players

• Marlins (V.Group): Maritime e-learning and crew training specialist serving seafarers and shipping companies. Overlaps with SQE Marine's training courses (STCW, safety, security) and targets the same maritime audience, though focused on crew-side learning rather than shore-based compliance documentation.
• SpecTec (SERTICA): Provider of maritime software including SERTICA for planned maintenance and ISM/SMS compliance workflows. Directly comparable to SQE Marine's SMS consulting and documentation offering but delivered as configurable software rather than document templates.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SQEMarine
• Facebookfacebook.com/sqemarine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sqe-marine-group

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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