Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn Bhd

What Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn Bhd does

Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn. Bhd. is a privately held Malaysian shipyard headquartered in Batu Maung, Penang, operating continuously since 1970 under its current corporate form (renamed in 1999 following an equity restructuring). The company provides an integrated suite of ship repair and new vessel construction services, operating seven slipway systems (capacity 80-120 tons), a 70-ton marine travelift, and dedicated workshops for fiberglass (with humidity-controlled Class-approved capability), metalwork, carpentry, painting, propeller and shaft work, and engine overhaul.

Its construction capability spans fiberglass, aluminum, mild/stainless steel, and wood, with vessels built up to 35 metres. Disclosed past projects include fiberglass interceptor patrol boats for the Royal Customs & Excise Department Malaysia, Bot Banjir flood boats, rescue boats, rigid inflatable boats, pleasure boats, an 85-foot luxury dining cruiser for Cruise Tasik Putrajaya, and a 52-foot GRP passenger boat for Tropical Island Resort. Total disclosed recent production exceeds 80 vessels across categories.

The business operates a project-based, quote-driven model with no public pricing. Revenue is concentrated in Malaysian government maritime and security contracts, followed by foreign trawler repair work, with smaller contributions from local trawlers, commercial barge operators, and pleasure boat owners. Distribution is entirely direct sales with no digital commerce or formal channel partners. The company employs approximately 6 staff, supplemented by skilled contract trades workers, and has publicly expressed interest in joint ventures and expansion into motor yacht construction.

Name

Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn Bhd

Legal name

Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://lbmsb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn. Bhd. is a Penang-based Malaysian shipyard operating since 1970, providing vessel repair and new construction in fiberglass, aluminum, wood, and steel up to 35 metres, primarily serving Malaysian government maritime agencies, foreign trawlers, and pleasure boat owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding and Marine Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval & Government Vessel Maintenance & Modernization (TLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD), Search & Rescue (SAR) & Lifeboats (IMAJADAI), Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters) (IMAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Vessel repair services
• Boat construction
• Shipyard services
• Marine fabrication
• Patrol boat building

Headquarters

HQ city

Batu Maung

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair Services: Core revenue stream from repairing patrol crafts, trawlers, commercial barges, and pleasure boats. Services include engine overhaul, shaft repair, propeller repitch, blasting, painting, and anti-fouling work.
2. Boat Construction and Sales: New construction of small specialist vessels and pleasure boats built in fiberglass, aluminum, and wood. Past projects include Bot Banjir, rescue boats, pleasure boats, Rigid Inflatable Boats, and luxury cruise vessels for government and resort clients.
3. Specialist Vessel Building: Construction of specialized vessels for government departments including fiberglass interceptor boats for Royal Customs & Excise Department Malaysia. The company has capacity for steel and aluminum vessels above 30 metres up to 35 metres.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian shipyard providing vessel repair and maintenance along with new boat construction in fiberglass, aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and wood for vessels up to 35 metres. The facility combines seven slipways (80–120 tons), a 70-ton marine travelift, and dedicated workshops (fiberglass, paint, propeller/shaft, carpentry, metalworks) to deliver integrated ship repair and boatbuilding services for government maritime agencies and commercial clients.

Product overview

Limbongan Batu Maung Sdn Bhd is a shipyard and boat construction company offering integrated maritime services. The company provides boat repair and maintenance services (slipways, marine travelift, workshops) alongside new boat construction in fiberglass, aluminum, and wood. Core products include various boat types: Rescue Boats for Coastal Vessels, Pleasure Boats, Rigid Inflatable Boats, Bot Banjir, and specialist vessels such as Wooden Hull Utility Boats, GRP Passenger Boats, and Lake/Dining Cruisers. Supporting services include engine overhaul, propeller repair, blasting and painting, fiberglass lamination, metalworks, and carpentry. The company primarily serves government sectors (patrol boats, customs boats) and commercial clients (trawlers, barges, resorts).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat Repair Services Comprehensive ship repair and maintenance services for patrol crafts, trawlers, commercial barges, and pleasure boats, performed on slipways up to 120 tons and supported by a 70-ton marine travelift.
• Boat Construction Services New construction of small specialist vessels and pleasure boats in fiberglass, aluminum, and wood, with capacity extending to steel and aluminum vessels up to 35 metres.
• Engine Overhaul and Repair Services Main engine and outboard motor overhaul carried out in the main workshop, with skilled machinists fabricating and machining components for boat repair work.
• Propeller and Shaft Repair Services Boat shaft repair and propeller repitching services for various vessel sizes, performed in the dedicated propeller and shaft workshop.
• Blasting and Painting Services Hull blasting and painting services including anti-fouling and topside boat hull painting, performed in well-ventilated workshop sheds.
• Fiberglass Construction and Lamination Services Construction of fiberglass parts and lamination works on fiberglass boats, supported by a humidity-controlled workshop that supports Class-approved patrol boat production.
• Metalworks Services Fabrication of aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel boat components in the dedicated metalworks workshop.
• Carpentry Services Teak deck laying, paneling works, and caulking delivered by skilled carpenters in the dedicated carpentry workshop.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd: A larger Malaysian shipbuilder with substantial naval and government vessel construction and maintenance contracts. Comparable in market and customer focus, but operates at materially larger scale across a broader portfolio than LBMSB's small-craft focus.
• Sembcorp Marine Ltd: A major Singapore shipyard with extensive government and offshore vessel construction and repair programs. Comparable in regional shipyard and government customer scope, though at much larger scale and across broader vessel classes.
• Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE): The largest Malaysian shipyard operating within the MISC group, focused on large marine structures and offshore fabrication. Operates in the same country and adjacent vessel/structural repair markets, but at materially larger scale and different vessel classes than LBMSB.

Direct peers

• Nam Cheong Dockyard Sdn Bhd: A Malaysian shipyard group historically focused on building offshore support vessels and small-to-mid marine craft. Highly comparable to LBMSB in geography, scale, and vessel-type focus; both serve government and commercial operators in Malaysia.
• Shin Yang Shipyard Sdn Bhd: A Malaysian shipyard group with vessel construction and repair across small to mid-sized marine craft. Comparable in regional geography, multi-material capability, and government/commercial customer mix.
• Austal Limited: An Australian aluminum commercial and military vessel builder, including patrol boats and small craft. Comparable in multi-material construction approach and government/security customer base, though at larger scale than LBMSB.
• Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd: A Hong Kong-based commercial and patrol vessel builder with multi-material construction and government/security client focus. Comparable in scale and product mix (small-to-mid patrol craft, commercial vessels, pleasure boats).
• TAS Offshore Sdn Bhd: A Malaysian shipbuilder of offshore support vessels and small marine craft. Comparable in geography and vessel-class focus, serving similar government and commercial customers.
• Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd: A Singapore-headquartered aluminum vessel builder active in Southeast Asia producing patrol boats, crew boats, ferries, and small commercial craft. Directly comparable in product mix and target customers (government/security agencies, commercial operators).

Emerging players

• Viking Life-Saving Equipment AS: A Norwegian-based lifeboat and marine safety equipment manufacturer with patrol and rescue craft lines. Comparable in the SAR/lifeboat construction specialty where LBMSB has produced 12 units; a potential partner or competitor in rescue boat tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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