Sociedade Amigo Da Marinha - Soamar

What Sociedade Amigo Da Marinha - Soamar does

Sociedade Amigo Da Marinha - Soamar (SOAMAR Vitória ES) is a non-profit civil society organization (associação civil) founded on August 6, 1976, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, with CNPJ 32.809.777/0001-77. Its purpose is to serve as a civilian partner of the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) and to promote the dissemination of the Navy's activities and achievements within Brazilian society. The membership base consists of "Amigos da Marinha" — citizens of exemplary conduct formally recognized by the Navy through the Medalha de AMIGO DA MARINHA, including maritime pilots (Práticos), liberal professionals, active and retired military personnel, public servants, and other civilian supporters. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors serving two-year terms, and its Conselho Superior includes active-duty Navy officers (Commander of the 1st Naval District and Captain of the Ports of Espírito Santo), giving it a hybrid military-civilian governance structure. SOAMAR currently operates with approximately 6 staff.

SOAMAR does not offer commercial technology products or services. Its core "offerings" are membership-based: a Carteira de Associado (member ID card) issued upon formal Navy recognition, coordination of volunteer support for Navy events, and community projects such as the "Praias Limpas" (Clean Beaches) environmental initiative. Following a 2020 restructuring under President Aurélio Capua Dallapicula, the organization implemented full online transparency — statutes (estatuto), meeting minutes (atas), election documents, and monthly financial accountability reports (prestação de contas) are now accessible 24/7 via a Wix-hosted website. There are no proprietary software platforms, APIs, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or commercial technology assets associated with the organization.

Revenue is derived primarily from monthly membership dues (originally set at CR$ 20.00 in 1976, with no publicly disclosed current fee schedule) and is not publicly disclosed. The organization holds no venture capital, private equity, or public shareholding; ownership and control reside entirely with the elected membership and governance bodies. Distribution is conducted through a direct membership application process requiring Navy approval, plus organic social channels (Instagram @soamarvitoria, Facebook, Twitter) and the website. SOAMAR has assembled a supporting partner ecosystem spanning the Espírito Santo maritime sector — Iate Clube de Vitória ES, Grupo Orion, Umsan, Sindamares, and Imetame Logística Porto — which reinforces its institutional positioning without altering its non-commercial operating model.

Name

Sociedade Amigo Da Marinha - Soamar

Legal name

Sociedade dos Amigos da Marinha

Website

https://soamar.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOAMAR Vitória ES is a non-profit civil society founded in 1976 in Vitória, Brazil, that serves as the civilian partner of the Brazilian Navy, supporting "Amigos da Marinha" members and promoting maritime culture across Espírito Santo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic and Maritime Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF)

Keywords

• Naval civilian society
• Maritime culture promotion
• Voluntary naval support
• Friends of the navy
• Maritime civic association

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitória

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SOAMAR Vitória ES is a non-profit civil society organization (associação civil) founded in 1976 to support and promote the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) through membership of civilian "Amigos da Marinha" (Friends of the Navy). It offers associative membership (Carteira de Associado), coordinates volunteer activities supporting Navy initiatives, and runs environmental projects such as "Praias Limpas" (Clean Beaches). The organization maintains a formal partnership with the Brazilian Navy and the Capitania dos Portos do ES, providing a structured civilian-naval bridge for maritime culture dissemination.

Product overview

Sociedade Amigo Da Marinha - Soamar (SOAMAR Vitória ES) is a non-profit civil society organization (Associação) established in 1976 to support the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil). The organization does not offer commercial technology products or services; instead, it provides membership services including a member ID card (Carteira de Associado), coordinates volunteer activities supporting Navy initiatives, and promotes environmental projects such as 'Praias Limpas' (Clean Beaches). The organization operates primarily as a civic association for recognized 'Friends of the Navy' (Amigos da Marinha) members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carteira de Associado (Membership Card)

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• CPES - Capitania dos Portos do EScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 1976Ports Captaincy of Espírito Santo, the primary naval authority partner. SOAMAR maintained its original headquarters at CPES location and collaborates on mutual support initiatives.
• EAMES - Escola de Aprendizes de MarinheiroscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 1976School of Naval Apprentices in Vila Velha. SOAMAR has provided continuous support and received official inauguration at the school.
• Iate Clube de Vitória ESsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYacht club partner providing venue for SOAMAR meetings and events. Located in Vitória, ES. Historical partner in organizational activities.
• Grupo OrionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipping and maritime services company, listed as partner on SOAMAR website.
• UmsansupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime sector partner listed on SOAMAR's partner page.
• SindamaressupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion of maritime sector companies, strategic partner for industry collaboration.
• Imetame Logística PortosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort logistics company at Porto Aracruz, partner in maritime ecosystem.
• Marinha do BrasilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary strategic partner. SOAMAR's fundamental purpose is to support and promote the Brazilian Navy, with the Navy providing recognition through the Medalha de AMIGO DA MARINHA and formal approval of members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Sindicato Nacional dos Marinheiros e Oficiais de Náutica (SINDMAR): National union representing Brazilian merchant marine officers and nautical professionals. Comparable to SOAMAR as a maritime-focused membership organization, but functionally a labor union rather than a Navy advocacy society.
• Liga de Defesa Nacional (LDN): Brazilian civic organization advocating for national defense awareness, including maritime/territorial defense. Comparable to SOAMAR as a civilian society promoting defense and naval interests, though broader in scope (covering all military branches and sovereignty issues).

Direct peers

• Liga Naval Brasileira: Long-standing Brazilian civic organization dedicated to promoting maritime interests and supporting the Brazilian Navy. Directly comparable to SOAMAR in mission — civilian advocacy for the Navy and maritime culture — though operating at the national level with a broader historical footprint.
• Clube Naval do Rio de Janeiro: Historic Brazilian naval membership club established by Navy officers and supporters. Comparable to SOAMAR as a membership-based organization serving Navy affiliates and maritime professionals, though more oriented toward social/recreational services for members.
• SOAMAR Brasil: National federation of SOAMAR chapters that coordinates local "Amigos da Marinha" societies across Brazil. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization for the same type of Navy-supporting civil society association that SOAMAR Vitória ES represents at the local level.
• Navy League of the United States: U.S. civilian organization supporting the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard through advocacy and public engagement. The closest international functional analog to SOAMAR's role as a civilian bridge promoting naval awareness and supporting Navy activities.

Broad incumbents

• Associação Brasileira da Indústria Naval e Offshore (ABINAV): Industry association representing Brazilian shipbuilding and offshore companies. Comparable to SOAMAR as a maritime-focused membership organization, but oriented toward commercial industry interests rather than civilian Navy advocacy.

Others

• Sea Cadets (Sea Cadet Association - UK): UK-based maritime youth development organization with civic and naval ties. Adjacent to SOAMAR in promoting maritime culture and supporting naval traditions, though primarily focused on youth training rather than membership-based Navy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/soamarvitoria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sociedade-amigo-da-marinha---soamar

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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