WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES (Marine, Propulsion & Consulting)

What WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES (Marine, Propulsion & Consulting) does

WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES is a privately held marine engineering services company established around 2015 and headquartered in Dubai, with operational hubs in Luanda, Angola and Walvis Bay, Namibia. The company targets enterprise-level fleet owners, shipping companies, and maritime project operators across Africa and the Middle East, delivering ship repair and maintenance, propulsion system overhaul (including FPP and CPP expertise), laser alignment for propulsion and gearbox shafts, naval architecture and design consulting, and procurement of marine spares with a 60-day lead time from its Angolan facility. The portfolio also extends into Automation, Dry Docking, Supply Chain Management, Marine Electrical Design, Insurance Surveys, and Marine Warranty Services, positioning the firm as a one-stop shop for vessel lifecycle support.

The business model is a combination of professional services and hardware resale: revenue is generated through project-based, consultative engagements billed per job (on-site repairs, workshop overhauls, emergency engine work, technical consultancy) and through procurement of branded spares such as Loctite, WD-40, and Chockfast Orange. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no intermediary or reseller channels, and 24/7 emergency response is positioned as a key differentiator for fleet operators. The company markets 2,415 completed projects, 50+ fleet-owner customers, and named enterprise clients including Bourbon, OSM, Britoil, ABC, and CS.

WAPSGLOBAL employs approximately 14 people, has no disclosed funding, no patents or certifications, and no M&A activity on record. Its competitive positioning rests on physical proximity to West African oil and gas maritime operations, integrated engineering-plus-procurement delivery, and a multi-decade cumulative track record in the regional market, with growth signaled by recent geographic and service-line expansion rather than by headcount or capital raises.

Name

WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES (Marine, Propulsion & Consulting)

Legal name

WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES (Marine, Propulsion & Consulting)

Website

https://wapsglobal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES is a Dubai-based marine engineering firm operating across Africa and the Middle East, delivering ship repair, propulsion overhaul, naval architecture consulting, and marine spares procurement to enterprise fleet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency/Expeditionary Repairs & Afloat Maintenance (Voyage Repairs) (IMAJAFAK), Piping, Mechanical & Auxiliaries Repair (Pumps, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Boilers) (IMAJAFAE), Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Marine engineering services
• Ship repair maintenance
• Propulsion systems overhaul
• Naval architecture consulting
• Marine spares procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Luanda

HQ country

Angola

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Engineering Services: Revenue generated from ship repair, maintenance, and propulsion system services. Includes on-site repairs, workshop services, emergency overhauls, and preventive maintenance programs. Service-based model with project-based billing.
2. Spares and Supplies Procurement: Revenue from procurement and supply of propulsion and marine mechanical system spares. Includes branded products like Loctite, WD-40, and Chockfast Orange.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

WAPSGLOBAL SERVICES delivers marine engineering, propulsion, and ship repair services to enterprise fleet owners and shipping operators across Africa and the Middle East. Offerings span 24/7 emergency engine overhaul, on-site and workshop repairs, laser alignment of propulsion and gearbox shafts, FPP/CPP propulsion overhaul, naval architecture consulting, and procurement of marine spares from a stocked Angolan facility with a 60-day lead time.

Product overview

WAPS Global is an engineering services company offering a comprehensive suite of marine services organized around four core pillars: Design & Consulting (naval architecture and technical consultancy), Engineering (emergency engine overhaul and on-site repairs with laser alignment capabilities), Propulsion (overhaul and maintenance of FPP/CPP systems and thrusters), and Procurement (supply chain for marine spares with 60-day lead time from an Angolan facility). Additional specialized services include Automation, Dry Docking, Supply Chain Management, Marine Electrical Design, Insurance Surveys, and Marine Warranty Services. The portfolio functions as a unified service offering focused on ship repair and maintenance, propulsion systems, and marine mechanical spares procurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 2415 projects completed successfully
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• MAN Energy Solutions: Major marine engine manufacturer offering global after-sales service, retrofit, and propulsion maintenance for two-stroke and four-stroke marine engines. Overlaps directly with WAPS's emergency engine overhaul and propulsion MRO services.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine propulsion, electrical, and automation systems with a substantial service and retrofit business. Competes with WAPS in propulsion integration, electrical systems, and automation services for commercial vessels.
• Damen Shiprepair & Conversion: Operates a global network of ship repair yards offering hull, mechanical, and electrical repair services for commercial and offshore vessels. Comparable to WAPS's full-scope ship repair and dry docking services, though Damen operates at significantly greater scale.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Supplies marine propulsion systems and provides lifecycle service, overhaul, and parts support across commercial, naval, and offshore segments. Direct overlap with WAPS's propulsion and engine overhaul business.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine engine and propulsion OEM with an extensive service network delivering engine overhaul, propulsion MRO, and lifecycle support worldwide. Direct competitor to WAPS's core engine and propulsion overhaul offerings, but at much larger scale and with OEM authorization.
• Oceaneering International: Global marine services provider offering ROV operations, underwater inspection, vessel maintenance, and marine asset integrity services. Overlaps with WAPS's marine maintenance offerings, particularly for offshore energy clients.

Direct peers

• Tidewater Inc. Global operator of offshore support vessels serving the African offshore market with vessel maintenance, crewing, and marine services. Comparable end-customer base to WAPS, though Tidewater focuses on vessel ownership while WAPS provides MRO services to such operators.
• Forship S.p.A. Italian ship repair, conversion, and marine engineering group offering similar engine overhaul, propulsion, and hull services to commercial and offshore clients. Closely comparable service model and scale to WAPS Global.
• Albwardy Damen (Albwardy Marine Engineering): UAE-based ship repair and marine engineering yard operating from Dubai, offering engine overhaul, hull repair, and fabrication services in the Middle East. Most direct geographic peer to WAPS, with overlapping service portfolio and Dubai presence.

Regional players

• Gulf Marine Services (GMS): UAE-headquartered provider of offshore support vessels and marine services to the Middle East, North Africa, and Caspian regions. Geographic peer in the Gulf with overlapping offshore client base and similar Africa-Middle East corridor strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wapsglobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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