SCAMP
SCAMP is a privately held Gibraltar-based marine services company, founded in the 1960s and part of the Gibunco Group, providing underwater hull cleaning, propeller maintenance, and in-water inspections to commercial shipping operators to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across 300+ maritime locations worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersGibraltar, Gibraltar
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SCAMP does
SCAMP is a privately held marine services company founded in the 1960s and headquartered in Gibraltar, operating as part of the Gibunco Group. The company provides underwater hull cleaning, propeller maintenance, in-water inspections, and underwater repair services to commercial vessel operators, targeting fuel savings and operational efficiency. Its primary customers are shipping companies and vessel operators, with secondary demand from classification societies, P&I insurers, and parties involved in vessel sale-and-purchase transactions.
The company's core technology is a proprietary ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) hull cleaning system using rotating discs and high-pressure water jets to achieve brushless, diverless cleaning at up to 33m/min with a 1.2m cleaning width, plus the patented ScampMachine used by divers for hull surface cleaning. These systems are designed to protect anti-fouling coatings (including silicone and soft-coated paints) and include a fouling recovery and responsible disposal mechanism. SCAMP also produces photographic and video documentation (CCTV) for surveys, P&I claims, and sale-and-purchase assessments. The company holds ISO 9001 certification (2024-2027) and class certificates from ABS, BV, DNV-GL, Lloyd's Register, RINA, NKK, and the Korean Register.
SCAMP generates revenue through project-based professional services billing, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Services are coordinated from a Gibraltar coordination centre with 24-hour mobilization in Gibraltar and 48-hour mobilization in Algeciras, and can be performed concurrently with bunkering and cargo operations to minimize vessel downtime. The company operates from four physical locations (Gibraltar, Algeciras, Las Palmas, Fujairah) with owned Diving Support Vessels, and extends its reach through an Underwater Services Worldwide Network of associates covering over 300 maritime locations globally. Marketing and customer acquisition are sales-led, relying on direct contact, website, and content marketing rather than digital channels.
SCAMP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SCAMP
- Legal name
- SCAMP
- Website
- https://scampnetwork.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SCAMP is a privately held Gibraltar-based marine services company, founded in the 1960s and part of the Gibunco Group, providing underwater hull cleaning, propeller maintenance, and in-water inspections to commercial shipping operators to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across 300+ maritime locations worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SCAMP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Underwater Services
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)
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Where SCAMP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gibraltar
- HQ country
- Gibraltar
Offices9 records
Markets served
SCAMP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Underwater Hull Cleaning Services: Professional underwater hull cleaning using ROV and divers, targeting fuel savings and performance optimization for vessel operators.
- Propeller Cleaning and Polishing: Propeller maintenance services that optimize hydro-efficiency, reduce drag, and diminish engine stress.
- Underwater Inspections and Surveys: In-water inspections including hull and propeller fouling assessment, classification societies' surveys, P&I claims documentation, and dry-dock planning support.
- Underwater Repairs and Afloat Internal Repairs: Underwater welding, hull crack repairs, steel plate patching/replacement, stern gland sealing, sea water inlet blanking, propeller cropping and balancing, and sacrificial zinc anode replacement.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
SCAMP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SCAMP provides professional underwater ship care and management services to commercial vessel operators, including brushless ROV-based hull cleaning, propeller cleaning and polishing, in-water inspections and surveys, and underwater/afloat internal repairs. Services are coordinated from a Gibraltar Coordination Centre and delivered through four owned Diving Support Vessels plus a worldwide associate network spanning 300+ maritime locations, with the primary commercial goal of reducing fuel consumption and emissions for ship owners.
Product overview
SCAMP is a ship care and management platform providing professional underwater services since the 1960s. The company operates a portfolio of core services including Underwater Inspections and Surveys, Hull Cleaning (with both ROV and diver-based methods), Propeller Cleaning and Polishing, and Underwater & Afloat Internal Repairs. Key technology products include ROV Solutions (SCAMP-operated ROV for hull cleaning) and the ScampMachine (proprietary hull surface cleaning equipment). Services are delivered through physical locations in Gibraltar, Algeciras, Las Palmas, and Fujairah, and through an Underwater Services Worldwide Network covering over 300 maritime locations globally. As part of the Gibunco Group, SCAMP also integrates with broader marine services including ship agency and fuel supply.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Underwater Inspections and Surveys In-water inspections of hull and propeller fouling condition for classification society surveys, sale and purchase transactions, P&I claims, and dry-dock planning, with photographic and/or video documentation using CCTV technology. Target users are shipping companies, classification societies, P&I insurers, and ship transaction counterparties.
- Hull Cleaning with ROV or Divers Eco-friendly hull cleaning using SCAMP-operated ROV technology capable of cleaning vertical sides and flat bottoms during bunkering operations, night time, and cargo operations at container terminals to reduce vessel downtime. Target users are commercial shipping companies and vessel operators.
- Propeller Cleaning and Polishing Regular propeller polishing service that reduces propeller surface roughness up to Rupert's comparator scale A/B to ensure maximum thrust, diminish drag, and optimize propeller hydro-efficiency, including damage repair and rope or net entanglement resolution. Target users are commercial shipping companies and vessel operators.
- Underwater & Afloat Internal Repairs Underwater engineering services including hull crack welding, steel plate patching/replacement with cofferdam when required, stern gland sealing, sea water inlet blanking, damaged propeller cropping and balancing, zinc anode replacement, and temporary and permanent underwater repair solutions. Target users are commercial shipping companies and vessel operators.
Quantifiable outcome
- Maximum cleaning speed of 33m/min with 1.2m cleaning width
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use SCAMP
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SCAMP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SCAMP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Gibunco GroupcoreGibunco Group is the parent company of SCAMP and is described as the most prominent private enterprise in the Strait of Gibraltar, ranking among leaders in the Western Mediterranean. As part of Gibunco Group, SCAMP can provide a full range of marine services from ship agency to fuel conservation and underwater engineering. Gibunco Ship Agency offers comprehensive 24/7 services across Gibraltar, Ceuta, Algeciras, Las Palmas, and Tenerife.
- Gibunco Ship AgencycoreThe largest ship agency operation in Gibraltar, offering full range of services on a 24-hour basis, 365 days per year. Has offices in Ceuta, Algeciras, Las Palmas and Tenerife, providing comprehensive coverage of the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Cepsa Gibraltar LtdminorOne of the leading physical bunker and lubricant suppliers operating in the port of Gibraltar for over 25 years, providing professional, cost-effective and efficient service 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.
- Underwater Services Worldwide Network (Associates)coreExtensive network of associate companies covering over 300 major maritime locations worldwide, specializing in hull maintenance and fuel conservation. This network extends SCAMP's operational reach beyond its four physical locations.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
SCAMP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Helix Energy Solutions Group: Helix provides subsea well intervention and ROV-based services. While more focused on offshore energy, it operates ROVs at scale and provides adjacent underwater inspection and intervention services relevant to SCAMP's commercial diving/ROV model.
- Damen Shipyards Group: Damen operates global shipyards offering repair, conversion, and maintenance including underwater services. Overlaps with SCAMP at the ship repair and class survey interface, though at a much larger scale with yard-based delivery.
- Boskalis Subsea Services (Formerly Harkand): Boskalis is a large marine services conglomerate with a subsea division offering underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR). Comparable capability set to SCAMP but embedded within a much broader offshore/marine portfolio.
Others
- International Paint (AkzoNobel): International Paint is a leading marine coatings supplier whose Intersleek and Intercept anti-fouling product lines shape cleaning demand patterns. Adjacent supplier of coatings that determine how often hull cleaning is required by operators.
- Hempel (Hull Performance Solutions): Hempel is a global coatings major with a Hull Performance Solutions division including anti-fouling and in-water cleaning services. Adjacent to SCAMP — anti-fouling coatings directly affect cleaning frequency and Hempel increasingly competes in the service layer.
Direct peers
- Cathelco: Cathelco designs and supplies impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems and underwater hull cleaning equipment for commercial shipping. Direct overlap with SCAMP in the underwater equipment and hull protection niche.
- Hydrex: Hydrex is a direct competitor offering underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and in-water repairs using both divers and ROV technology. Very similar service portfolio to SCAMP, with comparable class society approvals and global mobilization model.
- Underwater Contracting (UCO): UCO provides commercial diving and ROV-based underwater hull inspection, cleaning, and repair services globally. Directly comparable service mix to SCAMP, targeting the same shipping operator and class society customer base.
- Subsea Industries (Hydrex Group): Subsea Industries specializes in hull and propeller surface cleaning and coating solutions, including non-toxic foul-release products. Comparable niche specialist in underwater hull treatment with proprietary cleaning technology overlapping SCAMP's ROV offerings.
Regional players
- Neptune Marine (Diving & Subsea): Neptune Marine provides commercial diving, ROV, and subsea inspection services, primarily across Australia and Asia-Pacific. Comparable capability set to SCAMP but focused on a different geography (APAC vs. Mediterranean-centric for SCAMP's owned hubs).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SCAMP social profiles
Digital presenceSCAMP compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
SCAMP financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
SCAMP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SCAMP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SCAMP M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SCAMP
What does SCAMP do?
SCAMP provides professional underwater ship care and management services to commercial vessel operators, including brushless ROV-based hull cleaning, propeller cleaning and polishing, in-water inspections and surveys, and underwater/afloat internal repairs. Services are coordinated from a Gibraltar Coordination Centre and delivered through four owned Diving Support Vessels plus a worldwide associate network spanning 300+ maritime locations, with the primary commercial goal of reducing fuel consumption and emissions for ship owners.
Is SCAMP a public or private company?
SCAMP is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SCAMP founded?
SCAMP was founded in 1960. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SCAMP based?
SCAMP is headquartered in Gibraltar, Gibraltar.
How does SCAMP make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Underwater Hull Cleaning Services are the primary driver. The others are propeller Cleaning and Polishing, underwater Inspections and Surveys and underwater Repairs and Afloat Internal Repairs.
Who are SCAMP's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Helix Energy Solutions Group, Damen Shipyards Group and Boskalis Subsea Services (Formerly Harkand). Others are International Paint (AkzoNobel) and Hempel (Hull Performance Solutions). Direct peers are Cathelco, Hydrex, Underwater Contracting (UCO) and Subsea Industries (Hydrex Group). Neptune Marine (Diving & Subsea) is listed as a regional player.
Does SCAMP have an API?
No public API is recorded for SCAMP.
What industry is SCAMP in?
SCAMP's product category is Marine Underwater Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAMAL, Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection), with a secondary code of TLAKAKAJ, Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services. Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.