Survival Systems

What Survival Systems does

Survival Systems Limited is a Trinidad & Tobago-based fire and safety solutions provider serving marine, oil & gas, and industrial customers across the Caribbean. Founded in 1996 and majority-owned (60%) by Darwees Limited since 2004, the company operates from a workshop facility in Point-a-Pierre, Claxton Bay area, and holds recognised specialist status with Lloyd's Register, DNV, and ABS, alongside US DOT approval for hydrostatic cylinder testing. Its customer base spans up- and downstream energy operators, shipping and marine vessel operators, and manufacturing/commercial facilities requiring SOLAS-, MED-, NFPA-, ANSI-, UL-, and FM-compliant safety solutions.

The company operates a dual hardware-and-service model. On the hardware side, Survival Systems is an authorised distributor and service centre for a broad portfolio of global safety OEMs including Scott Safety, Amerex Corporation, BW Technologies by Honeywell, Hochiki America, Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions, Tyco Gas & Flame Detection, National Foam, Janus Fire Systems, Encon Safety Products, E2S, and Davis Instruments. The product portfolio spans fire protection (extinguishers, gaseous suppression, water-based systems, kitchen suppression, skid systems, detection and alarm systems), safety equipment (portable and fixed gas detectors, respiratory protection, fall protection, PPE, eye wash, signalling), and marine equipment (PFDs, immersion suits, life rafts, personnel transfer devices). On the services side, the company provides design, installation, inspection, calibration, hydrostatic testing, breathing air filling, and requalification services at its workshop and onsite (including onboard vessels) using certified equipment such as Galiso hydrostatic test ramps (up to 10,000 psig), Bauer breathing air compressors producing CGA Grade D and E air, and MicroDock II / IntelliDoX calibration systems, with breathing air quality verified through Trace Analytics' A2LA-certified US laboratory.

Commercially, Survival Systems runs an enterprise field sales motion targeting marine, oil & gas, and industrial clients through direct engagement led by its Commercial/Sales Manager and Operations Manager, complemented by onsite technical service delivery and a centralised shop services division. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue drawn from product sales, professional inspection and certification services, cylinder testing and refilling, and equipment rental. The company is family-led, with the Darwent family holding operational, commercial, and finance roles, and services multi-national and regional industrial customers across the Caribbean under regulatory frameworks that create substantial switching costs.

Name

Survival Systems

Legal name

Survival Systems Limited

Website

https://survivalsystems.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Survival Systems Limited is a Trinidad & Tobago-based fire and safety solutions provider that distributes, inspects, and certifies safety equipment for marine, oil & gas, and industrial customers across the Caribbean, authorised by Lloyd's Register, DNV, ABS, and US DOT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Services and Equipment Distribution

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Equipment & Gear Inspection, Certification & Testing (LOLER/OSHA/Local Compliance) (TLAHALAO)

Keywords

• Fire protection equipment
• Marine safety equipment
• Gas detection systems
• Hydrostatic testing services
• Breathing air systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Claxton Bay

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of fire protection equipment, safety equipment, and marine products through distribution partnerships with global brands including Amerex, Scott Safety, Hochiki, and others.
2. Inspection and Certification Services: Marine inspections, fire protection system maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing, and certification services for Lloyd's Register, DNV, ABS, and US DOT compliance.
3. Cylinder Testing and Refilling: Hydrostatic testing of gas cylinders, breathing air filling (SCBA, SCUBA, DOT cylinders), and requalification services.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental of safety equipment for customers who cannot justify purchase of products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Survival Systems Limited supplies certified fire protection, gas detection, respiratory protection, marine safety, and personal protective equipment, acting as an authorised distributor for leading global safety brands. It complements product sales with end-to-end installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and statutory certification services, including DOT-approved hydrostatic testing of gas cylinders and breathing air filling to CGA Grade D and E standards. Customers span the marine, oil & gas, industrial, and commercial sectors in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean.

Product overview

Survival Systems is a fire and safety solutions provider based in Trinidad and Tobago, offering a unified portfolio of certified safety products and professional services. The product portfolio spans three core areas: Fire Protection (fire extinguishers, gaseous fire suppression, water-based fire suppression, kitchen suppression systems, skid systems, fire detection and alarm systems), Safety Equipment (portable and fixed gas detectors, respiratory protection, fall protection, eye wash and showers, PPE, and industrial signalling), and Marine equipment (PFDs, immersion suits, life rafts, personnel transfer devices). Services are organized around the same three verticals — Marine Products & Services, Oil & Gas/Industrial Products & Services, and Safety Equipment & Services — with the addition of a centralized Shop Services division that handles gas cylinder hydrostatic testing, breathing air filling, air quality testing, gas monitor calibration, SCBA flow testing, and fire suppression cylinder refilling. The company acts as an authorised distributor for global brands including Amerex, Scott Safety, Hochiki, BW Technologies by Honeywell, Tyco, National Foam, Janus Fire Systems, Encon, E2S, and Davis Instruments, and provides design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair services backed by regulatory approvals including Lloyd's Register, DNV, ABS, and US DOT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers Hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications, covering dry powder, water, foam, CO2, and clean agent types.
• Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems Gaseous fire suppression systems using agents such as 3M NOVEC 1230, FM200, high pressure CO2, and low pressure CO2, designed for commercial and industrial applications.
• Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems Water spray fire suppression systems and fixed foam fire fighting equipment including foam concentrate, foam proportioning systems, monitors, nozzles, and big flow pumping solutions.
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Fixed fire detection and alarm systems designed and installed to meet oil, gas, marine, and industrial facility standards, distributed under Hochiki partnership.
• Portable Gas Detectors Portable gas detection and monitoring equipment for hazardous environments, including BW Technologies by Honeywell products with calibration services via MicroDock II and IntelliDoX systems.
• Fixed Gas Detection Systems Fixed gas and fire detection systems for continuous monitoring in oil and gas and industrial facilities, distributed under Tyco Gas & Flame Detection partnership.
• Respiratory Protection Equipment Breathing apparatus including SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), SCUBA tanks, EEBA (Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus), and EBA cylinders, distributed under Scott Safety partnership.
• Marine Safety Equipment SOLAS-compliant and MED-approved marine safety equipment including personal flotation devices (PFDs), immersion suits, life rafts, and personnel transfer devices (Billy Pughs).
• Gas Cylinder Hydrostatic Testing DOT-approved hydrostatic testing of high and low pressure DOT cylinders using Galiso digitally measured equipment certified to test up to 10,000 psig, with computer-generated certificates issued on completion.
• Breathing Air Filling Service Breathing air filling service for SCUBA tanks, SCBA equipment, and DOT cylinders using Bauer compressors to CGA Grade E and D standards, with electronic Secures supervisory monitoring.
• Breathing Air Quality Testing Compressed breathing air sampling and analysis through Trace Analytics, Inc at an A2LA-certified US laboratory, testing to CGA Grade D and E standards every six months.
• Gas Monitor Calibration and Certification Calibration and bump testing of BW Technologies by Honeywell portable gas detectors using the MicroDock II automated test and calibration system.
• Marine Inspection and Certification Services Marine inspection services including onboard inspection of firefighting and breathing air equipment, air purity testing at a US laboratory, and full support at their shore-based service shop. Recognised specialist for Lloyd's Register, DNV, and ABS.
• SCBA Flow Testing and Repair Flow testing and repair of self-contained breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, performed by trained Scott Safety technicians.
• Clean Agent and CO2 Suppression Cylinder Refilling Certified service and recharge of FM200 and other clean agent cylinders and valves, with requisite hydrostatic testing and CO2 suppression cylinder recharging.
• Safety Equipment Distribution Authorised distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, emergency eye wash and showers, and industrial and emergency signalling equipment (E2S sirens and lights) under Encon, E2S, and other partner brands.
• Equipment Rental Services Rental of safety equipment for customers who cannot justify purchase, providing flexibility for marine, oil & gas, and industrial customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tyco Fire & Integrated SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Partnership since 2008 to bring world-class Life Safety and Asset Integrity Service solutions to the Oil & Gas sector in Trinidad & Tobago. Tyco provides 35 years of experience in Marine and Oil & Gas safety solutions with Centres of Excellence in the UK.
• Scott SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor and service centre for Scott Safety respiratory and personal protective equipment. Trained technicians for service and repair of respiratory equipment with stock of equipment and parts. Scott Safety manufactures for firefighters, industrial workers, police, militaries, and rescue teams.
• Amerex CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud partner for first-class fire protection in Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean. Amerex is the world's largest manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers with state-of-the-art pre-engineered fire suppression systems.
• BW Technologies by HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries inventory and provides supporting services for full range of gas detection and monitoring equipment suitable for hazardous environments in Trinidad and Tobago market.
• Hochiki AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of premier Fire Detection Equipment to customers in Trinidad & Tobago and Caribbean. Hochiki America, subsidiary of Japan-based Hochiki Corporation, has ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in California.
• National FoamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of foam concentrate, foam proportioning systems, fixed and portable foam fire fighting equipment. National Foam is the acknowledged world leader in foam-based fire control technology.
• Janus Fire Systems (Amerex Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems using 3M NOVEC 1230, FM200, High and Low Pressure CO2. Built on ideology of excellence, quality and innovation with personalised customer relationships.
• Tyco Gas & Flame DetectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of gas and flame detection equipment with trained in-house staff for system design, fully supported by Tyco Technical Support. Brands include Scott Safety, Detcon, Simtronics and Oldham.
• Encon Safety ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised distributor for Encon Safety Products in Trinidad & Tobago and Caribbean. Encon has 50 years of experience in manufacturing quality safety and protective equipment including PPE and hazardous-area storage cases.
• E2ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for E2S products in the Caribbean. E2S is the world's leading independent signalling manufacturer of audible and visual signals for commercial, industrial, marine and hazardous locations with ISO9001:2008 certification.
• Davis InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeller and supporter of professional weather stations in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
• Trace Analytics, InccoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal distributor of Trace Analytics for compressed breathing air sampling analyzed at A2LA-certified laboratory in the US. Uses revolutionary AirCheck Air Sampling Equipment for accurate analysis.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognised specialist and service provider for Lloyd's Register marine classification society. Provides certification services for marine safety equipment.
• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognised specialist and service provider for DNV marine classification and certification services.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognised specialist and service provider for ABS marine classification and certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety Incorporated: US-listed global manufacturer of safety equipment including gas detection, respiratory protection, and fire helmets — broader incumbent whose products Survival Systems distributes and services.
• Honeywell Safety (Honeywell International): Global safety products and PPE portfolio (including BW Technologies gas detection and Scott Safety respiratory) — parent of multiple brands Survival Systems distributes and a broader industry incumbent.
• Drägerwerk AG: German global manufacturer of gas detection, respiratory protection, and fire safety equipment serving oil & gas and marine — overlapping product portfolio and end markets.
• 3M Company (Safety & Industrial): Diversified manufacturer of PPE, respiratory protection, and safety equipment sold through industrial distribution channels — broader incumbent whose products compete in Survival Systems' end markets.
• Johnson Controls International: Global provider of fire detection, suppression, and building safety systems with extensive service network — broader incumbent competing for the same marine and industrial fire safety contracts.

Direct peers

• Cintas Corporation: US-listed provider of workplace safety products and recurring services (fire extinguishers, first aid, PPE, uniforms) — comparable as a high-volume distributor of safety equipment bundled with recurring inspection and refill services.
• Viking Life-Saving Equipment: Danish-headquartered global manufacturer and service provider of marine and offshore life-saving appliances (PFDs, immersion suits, life rafts) — directly overlaps Survival Systems' marine product line and global servicing network.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: US-based fire protection and security distributor/service provider offering extinguishers, suppression, alarms, and inspection — closely analogous one-stop distributor-plus-service business model.
• Wormald (Carrier Fire & Security): Asia-Pacific fire protection services provider (now part of Carrier) offering extinguisher servicing, suppression system design/install, and compliance inspection — analogous service-led fire safety business.
• Survitec Group: UK-based global provider of marine and offshore survival solutions, including life rafts, immersion suits, PFDs, fire protection, and servicing — directly comparable in marine safety equipment distribution and lifecycle service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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