inser s.a.s.

What inser s.a.s. does

Inser S.A.S. (Ingeniería y Servicios) is a Colombian engineering contractor founded in 1991 and headquartered in Cartagena, Bolívar. The company operates five integrated service divisions: equipment rental (terrestrial and riverine machinery), commercial technical diving (Buceo Técnico Comercial), civil construction (Construcciones Civiles), a metalmechanical and machining workshop (Taller de Metalmecánica y Mecanizado), and a naval repair workshop (Taller de Reparaciones Navales). A sixth facility, a river shipyard (Astillero Fluvial), is under construction. Core operations are anchored by a 2,500 m² metalmechanical workshop equipped with CNC plasma/oxycutting, hydraulic press brakes, rollers, lathes, and milling machines, and a fleet of excavators, motor graders, cranes, tugboats, and vessels. The company serves enterprise clients in naval, mining, industrial, civil construction, and oil sectors, with noted offshore commercial diving work for the oil sector. All welding processes are Lloyd's Register certified, and naval repair work meets IACS standards and is approved by Bureau Veritas, ABS, and Germanischer Lloyd. DIMAR certification is held for maritime operations in Colombian waters.

The company generates revenue through project-based engineering and construction services, usage-based equipment rental, and professional services for diving and naval repair. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with named engineering managers for each service line handling customer relationships. Quality and safety certifications include ISO 9001-2008, OHSAS 18001-2007, RUC by the Colombian Safety Council, and DIMAR. Geographic reach is national across Colombia, with no disclosed international operations. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, ownership structure, or financial details. Its website, dated circa 2011, reflects a minimal digital presence and reliance on direct customer engagement rather than marketing channels or digital sales funnels.

The business model is operationally integrated: the workshop, equipment fleet, and diving/riverine capabilities allow Inser to self-perform most project work and cross-sell services across divisions. The combination of Lloyd's Register-certified fabrication, classification society-compliant naval repair, and specialized commercial diving positions the company as a multi-disciplinary marine and industrial contractor in the Colombian market. Revenue mechanics depend on project-based contracts for civil construction and naval repair, recurring or repeat use of rental equipment, and on-call commercial diving services, including 24-hour availability for maritime and riverine work.

Name

inser s.a.s.

Legal name

Inser S.A.S.

Website

https://insersas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inser S.A.S. is a Colombian engineering contractor founded in 1991, headquartered in Cartagena, providing integrated naval repair, commercial diving, metalmechanical fabrication, civil construction, and equipment rental services to enterprise clients in the oil, maritime, mining, and industrial sectors nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering & Construction Services

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Engineering Services (541330), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration) (TLAHAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG), Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels) (IMAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Naval engineering services
• Metalmechanical fabrication
• Commercial diving services
• Civil construction services
• Heavy equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartagena

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Construction Services: Project-based revenue from metalmechanical and civil engineering construction services, including pier construction, pile driving, road construction, building construction, hydraulic works, and industrial installations.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of terrestrial and river equipment including excavators, motorgraders, backhoes, cranes, boats, tugboats, and compactors to support customer project execution.
3. Commercial Diving Services: Technical commercial diving services including underwater inspections, salvage, construction support, and maintenance, with 24-hour availability.
4. Naval Repair and Maintenance: Repair and maintenance services for ships and naval vessels, including pump repairs, propulsion systems, valve maintenance, and hull work, performed to classification society standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Inser S.A.S. is a Colombian engineering contractor founded in 1991 providing integrated naval engineering, metalmechanical fabrication, civil construction, commercial technical diving, and heavy equipment rental services. Operations are delivered from a 2,500 m² metalmechanical workshop and supported by terrestrial and riverine equipment fleets, serving the oil, maritime, mining, industrial, and construction sectors across Colombia.

Product overview

Inser S.A.S. (Ingeniería y Servicios) is an engineering contractor company founded in 1991 offering a portfolio of integrated services across five divisions: Alquiler de Equipos (equipment rental with terrestrial and riverine machinery), Buceo Técnico Comercial (commercial technical diving services for offshore oil, maritime, and river operations), Construcciones Civiles (civil construction including earthworks, piers, roads, and buildings), Taller de Metalmecánica y Mecanizado (metalworking and machining workshop with welding and CNC capabilities), and Taller de Reparaciones Navales (naval repair workshop meeting IACS standards). The company also operates a River Shipyard (Astillero Fluvial) under development. All services are backed by ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alquiler de Equipos (Equipment Rental)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DIMAR (Direccion General Maritima)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime regulatory authority accreditation for commercial diving and naval repair operations. DIMAR certification is mandatory for maritime operations in Colombian waters.
• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClassification society accreditation for naval repair workshop and commercial technical diving services since 2010.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationAudit and approval of all welding processes at the metalmechanical workshop including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SAW methods.
• Consejo Colombiano de SeguridadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUC (Registro Único de Contractistas) certification through Colombian Safety Council for contractor safety compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Constructora Colpatria: Colombian construction firm with civil engineering, urban development, and infrastructure capabilities. Comparable to Inser's civil construction segment, particularly in earthworks, paving, and hydraulic works.
• Grupo Odinsa: Colombian infrastructure and concessions company with operations in roads, airports, and ports. Comparable to Inser's civil construction segment, particularly in pier construction and road building, though at a much larger infrastructure concession scale.
• Conconcreto: One of Colombia's largest civil construction and engineering firms, providing infrastructure, roads, hydraulic works, and industrial construction. Overlaps with Inser's civil construction division but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Estaleiro Atlântico Sul: Brazilian shipyard offering vessel construction and offshore platform fabrication. Comparable to Inser's naval repair and metalmechanical workshop capabilities, with overlap in marine engineering services for the South American offshore market.

Direct peers

• Servicios y Mantenimiento Naval (SEMAN): Latin American naval services contractor offering ship repair, maintenance, and marine engineering. Comparable to Inser's IACS-compliant naval repair workshop, with similar classification society accreditations and barge-based service delivery.
• COTECMAR (Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial): Colombian state-owned shipyard and naval engineering corporation providing ship construction, repair, and marine engineering services. Directly comparable to Inser's naval repair workshop and diving services, and a primary competitor for Colombian Navy and offshore contracts.
• Astilleros de Cartagena (COTECMAR affiliate): Major shipyard in Cartagena, Colombia, offering vessel construction and repair services. Operates in the same geographic market and serves similar naval and offshore clients as Inser, overlapping on hull repair, propulsion, and metalmechanical work.

Broad incumbents

• Helix Energy Solutions: Global offshore energy services company providing commercial diving, ROV operations, and marine contracting for the oil and gas sector. Comparable to Inser's commercial diving business in service offerings but with vastly greater scale, vessel fleet, and international footprint.
• Oceaneering International: Global provider of engineered services and products for offshore energy, including commercial diving, marine asset inspection, and subsea engineering. Comparable to Inser's underwater inspection, welding, and offshore services but operates globally with much larger technical capacity.

Others

• McGregor (Survitec Group): Specialist in marine equipment including hatch covers, davits, and lifesaving appliances, with service and repair network. Comparable to Inser's McGregor hatch cover repair work in the naval repair workshop, providing both equipment and maintenance services to shipowners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inser-s-a-s-

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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