DDP

What DDP does

DDP is a privately held maritime turnkey solution provider founded around 2009, operating through two legal entities — DDP Sp. z o.o. in Gdynia, Poland (operational headquarters) and DDP Marine GmbH in Hamburg, Germany. The company serves shipowners, shipyards, mega yacht owners/operators, and offshore platform operators across global markets, offering a brand-independent integration of materials supply, technical services, and supply chain consultancy. DDP positions itself as a single point of contact for fragmented maritime procurement needs, handling the full lifecycle from on-site survey through design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.

The company's portfolio is organized around three divisions: Supply (marine equipment and materials including couplings, valves, pipes, hydraulic components, spare parts, mooring ropes, anodes, anchors, and deck equipment — much of it distributed under partnerships with Teekay Couplings, BESI Marine Systems, Katradis, and DVZ Services); Service (maintenance, repair, CNC machining with laser cladding, ship hydraulics, FiFi sprinkler systems, electrical installations, HVAC, passenger cabin retrofits, and BWTS/scrubber installation with DNV, LRS, BV class approvals); and Agency (supply chain consultancy, engineering consultancy, project management, and new-business development). Core technical capabilities include prefabricated piping spool production across stainless steel, CuNi, GRE, Duplex, Blücher, and LORO systems, in-house CNC machining for crankshaft and cylinder liner work, and hose production to major class society standards.

Commercially, DDP operates a B2B direct sales model with quote-based pricing and no public rate cards. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, project-based service contracts, and consulting engagements. The company has completed over 50 vessel projects across ferries, yachts, container ships, tankers, and offshore vessels, with named references including Lurssen, Teekay, BESI Marine Systems, Katradis, Wilson Fleet, Maersk, and MSC. The firm employs approximately 21 commercial, technical, engineering, and logistics professionals and is led by Managing Director Konrad Bednik, with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or external funding rounds.

Name

DDP

Legal name

DDP Marine GmbH

Website

https://ddp.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DDP is a privately held maritime turnkey solution provider, supplying equipment, maintenance/repair services, and supply chain consultancy to shipowners, shipyards, and mega yacht operators globally through Polish and German entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Equipment and Materials Supply: Supply of maritime materials including couplings, valves, pipes, hydraulic components, spare parts (diesel engines, turbo chargers, pumps, air compressors, heat exchangers, filters, stern tube seals, couplings, dampers), synthetic mooring ropes, steel wire ropes, yachting ropes, sacrificial anodes, anchors and chains, deck equipment. Revenue generated through product sales with competitive pricing and short lead times.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Expert repair and maintenance services for marine engines, piping systems, electrical installations, HVAC, FiFi sprinkler systems, ship hydraulics, and BWTS/scrubbers. Services include CNC machining, prefabricated spool production, and complete system installations.
3. Agency and Consulting Services: Supply chain consultancy, engineering consultancy, project management, and business development support for maritime clients. Includes assistance in finding best solutions for procurement needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DDP is a turnkey maritime solution provider serving the yachting and marine industry through three integrated divisions: Supply (marine materials, equipment, and spare parts from leading brands), Service (maintenance, repair, retrofit, and installation across mechanical, piping, hydraulic, electrical, and HVAC systems), and Agency (consulting, supply chain optimization, business development, and engineering support). The company covers the entire vessel lifecycle from on-site survey through design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.

Product overview

DDP is a Turnkey Solution Provider operating in the yachting and marine industry for more than 15 years. The company operates through three interconnected divisions: Supply (providing materials and equipment including Teekay Couplings, DVZ products, BESI Marine Systems, Katradis products, valves, piping, hydraulic components, and spare parts), Service (offering maintenance, repairs, and servicing including marine engines, CNC & machining, piping systems, ship hydraulics, FiFi sprinkler systems, electrical installations, HVAC, passenger cabin retrofits, and BWTS/Scrubber), and Agency (providing consulting, support, discover, and engineering services for supply chain optimization and maritime project management). The three divisions work together to deliver comprehensive solutions from on-site survey through design and procurement to implementation and commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Supply Division Distribution of marine-grade materials, equipment, valves, piping, couplings, hydraulic components, and spare parts from leading global brands to shipowners, shipyards, and offshore operators.
• Marine Service Division Comprehensive maintenance, repair, retrofit, and installation services covering marine engines, CNC machining, piping systems, ship hydraulics, FiFi sprinkler systems, electrical installations, HVAC, passenger cabin refurbishment, and BWTS/scrubber systems for commercial vessels and yachts.
• Marine Agency Division Maritime consulting, supply chain optimization, business development support, and engineering advisory services across the vessel lifecycle, from feasibility studies through commissioning.
• Teekay Couplings Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% acceptance rate without remarks on completed work
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LurssenminorOthersLogo displayed in partnership section of DDP website. Lurssen is a leading yacht builder. Nature of partnership appears to involve materials and equipment supply for yacht projects.
• TeekaycoreTechnology or IntegrationTeekay Couplings allow pipes to be joined without flanging, grooving, threading, or welding. DDP distributes Teekay coupling products and features their complete catalog (6MB) available for download on the DDP website.
• BESI Marine SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationBESI Marine Systems provides tank management and valve control systems. DDP features their products including Tank Level Gauging and Draft Measurement systems, Control Systems, and Anti-Heeling Systems, with downloadable catalogs available.
• KatradiscoreTechnology or IntegrationKatradis is a supplier of synthetic mooring ropes, steel wire ropes, yachting ropes, sacrificial anodes, anchors and chains, and deck equipment. DDP distributes their full product range including anodes, anchors, chains, offshore mooring ropes, cathodic protection anodes, wire ropes, and port/marina equipment.
• DVZ ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationDVZ Services provides sewage treatment plants, fuel and oil separators, fat traps and buffer tanks. DDP distributes DVZ products including their complete catalog available for download.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine engine, propulsion, and lifecycle services provider. Comparable as a one-stop maritime service and parts supplier for shipowners, but operating at vastly larger scale and across broader geographies than DDP.
• MacGregor: Provider of marine load handling and offshore solutions, including services and lifecycle support. Comparable as a turnkey equipment and service provider to shipyards and offshore operators, though focused on cargo and load-handling systems.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Provider of maritime electrical, automation, navigation and service solutions. Overlaps with DDP's ship electrical installations, hydraulics, and integrated service delivery, but as part of a much larger technology portfolio.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Major manufacturer of marine engines and provider of aftermarket services. Overlaps with DDP's marine engine service and spare parts offerings, but as part of an OEM service network rather than a brand-independent distributor.
• V.Ships: Global ship management and technical services provider serving a similar enterprise shipowner customer base. Comparable in delivering technical services and procurement support to commercial fleets, though V.Ships is significantly larger.

Direct peers

• RH Marine (formerly Imtech Marine): Netherlands-based integrator delivering electrical, automation, and navigation services to shipyards and shipowners. Directly comparable to DDP's marine electrical installations and integrated commissioning work, with broader geographic coverage.
• Hydac: Global supplier of hydraulic components, systems, and services for marine and industrial applications. Comparable to DDP's ship hydraulics and hydraulic-component supply business, with deeper product IP and broader scale.
• Becker Marine Systems: Germany-based maritime equipment and systems provider (e.g., rudder systems, LNG solutions). Comparable as a German-anchored, mid-sized maritime hardware and engineering services specialist with similar customer profile.
• Wilhelmsen: Norwegian-headquartered maritime services group distributing marine products and providing ship-owner services globally. Closely comparable in the supply-plus-services bundle DDP offers, but with much broader geographic and product coverage.

Others

• Hempel: Global coatings supplier serving shipyards and shipowners. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but shares the same customer base, distribution model, and project-driven aftermarket service dynamic as DDP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ddpmarine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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