American Marine Safety

What American Marine Safety does

American Marine Safety (operating as Onursan Usa) is a marine safety services company serving commercial maritime operators in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates as the U.S. subsidiary of Turkish parent Onursan, with dual facilities in Houston (9366 Wallisville Rd, Ste 170) and Humble, TX (2831 S Houston Ave Building #11). The company delivers inspection, certification, and maintenance services for life-saving and firefighting equipment aboard commercial vessels under IMO SOLAS regulatory standards, supported by class and maker approvals (including ABS-class approvals) that position it as an approved service station in its regional market.

The service portfolio spans more than 14 categories covering the full compliance lifecycle: annual and five-yearly lifeboat inspections, 12-month life raft servicing, annual/bi-annual/5-year/10-year fixed firefighting system servicing (CO2, foam, dry powder), SCBA inspection and cylinder refilling, EEBD examination, inflatable life jacket servicing, immersion suit servicing, portable fire extinguisher testing, gas detector calibration, load testing, medical oxygen, lifeboat air cylinders, BA compressors, and LSA service. The company also distributes branded marine safety products from nine OEM partners — RKI, Interspiro, MB-SRL, Calgaz, Fujikura, NK-Tech, Secumar, IKM, and GEPA — covering gas detection, breathing apparatus, life-saving equipment, and calibration consumables such as gas detection tubes and span gases.

The business model combines professional services revenue (inspection, certification, calibration — labor-driven, regulatory-mandated) with hardware sales (equipment distribution and consumables). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer with on-site service delivery to vessel locations, supplemented by in-shop servicing at the Houston and Humble facilities. Customer outreach is via phone (+1 832 390 2000), email ([email protected]), and the company website, with standard business hours of Monday–Friday and around-the-clock availability for urgent service. No management team, funding history, certifications, patents, or awards are disclosed in the available data.

Name

American Marine Safety

Legal name

Onursan Usa

Website

https://americanmarinesafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Marine Safety (Onursan Usa) provides inspection, certification, and maintenance services for marine life-saving and firefighting equipment aboard commercial vessels across the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, operating from Houston and Humble, Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Safety Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAIAG

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

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

SECONDARYTLAKAKAM

Marine Systems Commissioning, Testing & Certification Support

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Marine Vessel Maintenance & Repair (Shipyards)

Keywords

• Marine safety services
• Lifeboat inspection
• Gas detector calibration
• Life raft servicing
• Firefighting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Certification Services: Annual and periodic inspections, testing, and certification of marine safety equipment including lifeboats, life rafts, fire extinguishers, fixed firefighting systems, SCBA, EEBD, life jackets, and immersion suits. Services include 12-month, 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year inspection intervals per regulatory requirements.
2. Calibration Services: Technical service and calibration for portable gas detectors, gas detection tubes, and span gases. Includes certification of gas detection equipment to regulatory standards.
3. Equipment Sales and Distribution: Sales of marine safety equipment and branded products from partner manufacturers including RKI, Interspiro, MB-SRL, Calgaz, Fujikura, NK-Tech, Secumar, IKM, and GEPA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

American Marine Safety (Onursan Usa) provides inspection, certification, and maintenance services for marine safety equipment on commercial vessels in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region. The company also distributes branded marine safety products from manufacturers such as RKI, Interspiro, MB-SRL, Calgaz, Fujikura, NK-Tech, Secumar, IKM, and GEPA to vessel operators.

Product overview

Onursan Usa is a marine safety services company offering a comprehensive suite of life-saving and firefighting equipment services for the U.S. Gulf Coast region. The company provides one-stop marine safety sales and service needs including lifeboat service and certification, life raft service and certification, portable fire extinguishers, fixed firefighting systems (CO2, foam, dry powder), breathing apparatus, EEBD sets, medical O2, lifeboat air cylinders, BA compressors, inflatable life jackets, immersion suits, load testing, gas detectors, LSA service, gas detection tubes, and span gases. The company represents multiple branded product lines including RKI, Interspiro, MB-SRL, Calgaz, Fujikura, NK-Tech, Secumar, IKM, and Gepa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifeboat On-load Release and Retrieval System Services Inspection, maintenance, and certification services for lifeboat on-load release and retrieval systems on commercial vessels, in compliance with IMO SOLAS regulations.
• Life Raft Servicing Inspection, re-certification, and maintenance of inflatable life rafts for commercial maritime vessels to meet regulatory requirements.
• Gas Detector Calibration Calibration services for portable and fixed gas detection instruments used on commercial vessels, utilizing span gases and calibration equipment.
• SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) Services Inspection, testing, and certification of self-contained breathing apparatus for maritime safety and firefighting applications.
• Fixed Firefighting Systems Services Inspection, testing, and maintenance of fixed firefighting systems installed on commercial vessels to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
• Portable Fire Extinguisher Services Inspection, maintenance, and recharging services for portable fire extinguishers used aboard commercial vessels.
• EEBD (Emergency Escape Breathing Device) Services Inspection and maintenance services for emergency escape breathing devices required on commercial vessels for personnel evacuation safety.
• Life Jacket Inspection Inspection and recertification of life jackets for commercial maritime operators to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Immersion Suit Inspection Inspection and maintenance services for immersion suits used by crew members on commercial vessels in cold-water environments.
• Load Testing Services Load testing services for marine equipment including lifeboats, davits, and release mechanisms to verify rated capacity and safety.
• Medical Oxygen Services Inspection, refilling, and certification services for medical oxygen equipment carried on commercial vessels for crew medical emergencies.
• Branded Marine Safety Product Distribution Distribution of marine safety products from manufacturers including RKI, Interspiro, MB-SRL, Calgaz, Fujikura, NK-Tech, Secumar, IKM, and GEPA to commercial maritime operators in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Maritime Progress (Life-Saving Appliance stations): Life-saving appliance service station operator serving commercial vessels, with regional Mediterranean focus. Comparable approved service station model for lifeboats, life rafts, and firefighting equipment under SOLAS.
• Ocean Safety: UK-based marine safety equipment supplier and service provider for liferafts, lifejackets, and firefighting equipment. Comparable service categories but focused on UK/European commercial maritime rather than U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Liferaft Systems & Service: U.S.-based marine life raft and life-saving equipment servicing company operating on the Gulf and East Coasts. Most regionally relevant direct competitor with overlapping service categories and SOLAS inspection scope.

Direct peers

• Viking Life-Saving Equipment: Major manufacturer and service provider of marine life-saving appliances including lifeboats, life rafts, and immersion suits, with global service station networks. Directly comparable in approved service station model and regulatory positioning.
• Zodiac Milpro: Provider of inflatable marine safety equipment and associated servicing for commercial and military vessels. Comparable in life raft and inflatable life-saving appliance servicing and certification.
• Survitec Group: Global marine safety service and equipment provider offering lifeboat, life raft, firefighting, and breathing apparatus servicing across multiple regions. Most direct global competitor to Onursan Usa's one-stop marine safety service model.

Emerging players

• Survival Systems International: Marine safety training and equipment service provider focused on offshore and maritime crew survival equipment. Adjacent peer overlapping in safety equipment servicing with emphasis on training rather than solely certification.
• Fire & Safety Services: Regional fire protection and marine firefighting equipment service provider for commercial vessels and industrial sites. Overlaps in fire extinguisher and fixed firefighting system inspection and servicing categories.

Broad incumbents

• Imenco (formerly Dacon): Broader marine and offshore equipment and services provider that touches marine safety and inspection support. Less specialized in life-saving appliances but overlapping in offshore/vessel safety service categories.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Service (Port Safety): Large global maritime service network providing ship supply, safety services, and equipment servicing across multiple ports. Broad incumbent competing for marine safety service spend at global shipping customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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