Afc Mercy

Name

Afc Mercy

Legal name

AFC MERCY SOLUÇÕES INTEGRADAS, LDA

Website

https://afcmercy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Services for Oil & Gas

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUALABAJ

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Oilfield Services & Drilling (OFS)

SECONDARYTLAHAJAM

Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

SECONDARYEDAOANAE

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

Keywords

• Marine consulting services
• Crew management solutions
• Ships agency logistics
• Offshore project consulting
• Maritime crew recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Luanda

HQ country

Angola

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Marine Consulting Services: Consulting fees for offshore project consulting, local content guidance, HR recruitment, visa processing, translations, and crew training services for oil and gas companies operating in Angola.
2. Crew Management Services: Fees for comprehensive crew management including recruitment, training, certification, and compliance with MLC 2006 and STCW requirements.
3. Ships Agency & Logistics: Agency fees for vessel clearance, port permits, temporary importation, and logistics services including provisioning, crew transfers, and customs clearance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFC Mercy delivers integrated maritime solutions to international oil and gas companies operating in Angola through three core service modules: Marine Consulting Services (Angolan visas, HR & recruitment, offshore consulting, translations, STCW-aligned crew training), Crew Management (end-to-end recruitment, training, certification, and MLC 2006/STCW compliance), and Ships Agency & Logistics (vessel/rig temporary importation, port clearance, permits, provisioning, crew transfers, and customs clearance). Services are customized and quote-based, executed through offices in Luanda, Cabinda, Soyo, Icolo e Bengo (SONILS Base), and Windhoek, supported by partner offerings for accredited training, fire-fighting equipment, and personnel accommodation.

Product overview

AFC Mercy operates as an integrated maritime solutions provider in Angola, offering three core service modules: Marine Consulting Services, Crew Management, and Ships Agency & Logistics. These core services are complemented by subsidiary and partner offerings including Grace Guesthouse (accommodation for maritime personnel), SEATRAIN & SAMTRA training programs, and Yaning Fire Fighting equipment. The company positions itself as a unified solution combining local market expertise with international partner capabilities to serve oil & gas operations across Angolan ports and offshore blocks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Consulting Services Comprehensive marine consulting solutions for international and local oil and gas companies operating in Angola, covering Angolan visas for offshore and onshore personnel, HR and recruitment support, offshore project consulting, Portuguese/French/English translations, and STCW-aligned crew training.
• Crew Management End-to-end crew management service for shipowners and maritime employers in Angola, covering the entire circle of crew management including recruitment, training, certification, and compliance with MLC 2006 (Regulation 1.4) and STCW requirements, certified by DNV.
• Ships Agency & Logistics Ships agency and logistics services covering vessel and rig temporary importation, port clearance, port permits, daily situation reporting, crew change, embarkation/disembarkation formalities, airport meet-and-greet, hotel transfers, client-specific formalities, provisioning, and customs clearance for vessels and rigs operating in Angolan waters and ports.
• SEATRAIN & SAMTRA Accredited Maritime Training SAMSA-accredited maritime training programs delivered through partnerships with SEATRAIN Consulting Pty Ltd (South Africa) and the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA), covering Able Seafarer - Deck, Able Seafarer - Engine, Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (Deck Officer), and Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch, fully compliant with STCW 2010 (Manila amended) requirements.
• Yaning Fire Fighting Equipment SOLAS-approved fire fighting equipment supplied as the Angolan appointed marketing agent for Zhejiang Yaning Fire Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd, enabling Angolan distributors, civil constructors, rigs, and vessels to place customized orders directly to the factory and receive orders securely in Angola.
• Grace Guesthouse Accommodation Accommodation services for onshore and offshore maritime personnel in Angola, offered through a wholly-owned subsidiary featuring 10 units (2 single rooms and 8 double rooms) with amenities including mini-fridge, wardrobe, TV, and private bathroom.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SEATRAIN Consulting Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEATRAIN is a well-established company registered in South Africa providing management and training services for Deck and Engineering Cadets, Ratings, and offshore workers. All mandatory training is fully accredited by SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) and compliant with STCW 2010 (Manila amended) requirements. AFC Mercy partners with SEATRAIN to provide maritime training services to clients.
• SAMTRA (South African Maritime Training Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAMTRA provides SAMSA accredited educational programs including Able Seafarer - Deck, Able Seafarer - Engine, Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (Deck Officer), and Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch. AFC Mercy refers clients to SAMTRA for accredited maritime training.
• Zhejiang Yaning Fire Fighting Equipment Co., LtdsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAFC Mercy serves as the Angolan appointed marketing agent for Yaning, a SOLAS approved manufacturer of fire fighting equipment. AFC Mercy enables Angolan distributors, civil constructors, rigs, and vessels to place customized orders directly to the factory and receive orders securely in Angola.
• Grace GuesthousesupportingOthersGrace Guesthouse is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFC Mercy providing accommodation solutions for onshore and offshore personnel. Located in Angola, it offers 10 elegantly designed units (2 single rooms and 8 double rooms) with essential amenities for maritime travelers and sea personnel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vroon: International shipping company with offshore support, subsea, and crew transfer vessel operations in West Africa. Comparable to AFC Mercy on the offshore support services side, though Vroon operates its own vessel fleet rather than acting as a ship agency.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: One of the world's largest ship agency and maritime services providers, with deep presence in African offshore hubs. Competes head-to-head with AFC Mercy for vessel clearance, port call services, and offshore logistics mandates in Angolan waters.
• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global ship agency and logistics group with significant West African operations including Angola. Offers ship agency, crew change, and offshore support services that overlap directly with AFC Mercy's core offerings to oil & gas operators.
• V.Group: Leading global ship management and crew management company with a sizeable seafarer recruitment and training business. Closely comparable to AFC Mercy's Crew Management service line, including STCW/MLC-compliant seafarer placement for offshore and commercial vessels.
• Anglo-Eastern: Major independent ship management and crew management group with global operations. Comparable to AFC Mercy on the crew management and technical vessel management axis, particularly for third-party shipowners operating in West African offshore markets.
• Wilhelmsen: Global ship agency, maritime services, and crew management provider with established operations in Angola and across West Africa. Directly comparable to AFC Mercy in port call, husbandry, and offshore support services targeting the same oil & gas clients in Luanda, Soyo, and Cabinda.

Broad incumbents

• Smit Lamnalco: Global towage and offshore marine services provider with significant West African and Angolan operations. Comparable to AFC Mercy's offshore services positioning, though operating at a larger scale with its own fleet rather than as an agency.
• Saipem: Major offshore engineering, drilling, and construction contractor active in Angolan deepwater developments. While operating at the project contractor level, Saipem routinely engages ship agencies like AFC Mercy for vessel clearance, crew changes, and port logistics in Angola.

Regional players

• Boluda Towage and Salvage: Global towage, salvage, and port services provider with African operations. Comparable to AFC Mercy on the maritime port services side, particularly for offshore vessel movements and terminal operations in West African ports.
• SONILS (Sociedade Nacional de Distribuição de Logística dos Serviços): Angolan state-affiliated offshore logistics base operator that provides shore-base services to Block 17 operators (TotalEnergies/Eni). While operating a different layer of the value chain (base logistics), SONILS is a key counterpart and occasional collaborator with ship agencies like AFC Mercy in serving offshore clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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