Nautic Trade Ltd

What Nautic Trade Ltd does

Nautic Trade OÜ (doing business as Nautic Trade Ltd) is a privately held Estonian limited company headquartered at Saue 8, Tallinn 10612, operating two distinct business lines. Since 2016 it has been the official distributor for Sofnolime soda lime CO2 absorbent products manufactured by Molecular Products Ltd, serving commercial/technical diving (rebreather) and military (diving and submarine) sectors from a central stock in Tallinn that enables fast delivery across its distribution area. Since obtaining MTR license EMU000682 and certificate of competence PT1101/2022, it has also operated a maritime archaeological research services arm offering underwater surveys, sonar data analysis (MBES and SSS), photogrammetric documentation of wrecks, and Potentially Polluting Wreck (PPW) assessments for cultural heritage organizations, museums, state authorities, offshore wind farm developers, and other blue economy businesses.

The product portfolio comprises six Sofnolime variants — four for diving (Sofnolime 797 non-indicating and white-to-violet indicating; Sofnolime CD non-indicating and white-to-violet indicating) and two for military applications (Sofnolime D Grade and L Grade) — supplied in 20 kg kegs, 15 kg drums, 4.5 kg jerry cans, 1.25 kg and 1.4 kg bag/box formats. Complementary offerings include diving equipment from Apeks, Aqualung, Ursuit, and Suunto, plus rebreather training and sales covering JJ, APD, and Liberty units. The archaeological services arm has delivered projects in the Baltic Sea, Micronesia (Chuuk Lagoon), the Solomon Islands (Iron Bottom Sound), and the Orkney Islands (Scapa Flow), with documented PPW work on Soviet submarines (Sch-408), German torpedoboot T-18, British light cruiser HMS Cassandra, Soviet destroyers Smelõi and Surovõi, German minesweeper M-37, and cargo ship Ruhnu.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: Sofnolime orders, resale terms, and archaeology project scoping are handled via phone (+372 50 73 210), a single info@ inbox, and the company website (nautic.ee). Pricing is not publicly disclosed in either line; Sofnolime is sold as a consumable physical product and archaeology work is delivered as project-based professional services. No revenue, headcount, ownership, or funding data are disclosed, and the management team array in the source data is empty, consistent with a small owner-operated firm.

Name

Nautic Trade Ltd

Legal name

Nautic Trade OÜ

Website

https://nautic.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nautic Trade OÜ is an Estonian company that distributes Sofnolime soda lime CO2 absorbents to diving and military sectors and provides maritime archaeological survey, sonar analysis, and photogrammetry services to heritage authorities and offshore developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diving Equipment Distribution & Maritime Archaeology Services

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAAAH

Soda Ash & Industrial Carbonates

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Basic & Commodity Chemicals

SECONDARYCRAMAIAF

Diving & Snorkeling Retail (Scuba Gear)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail

Keywords

• Soda lime distribution
• Diving absorbent supply
• Underwater archaeology services
• Maritime survey consulting
• Rebreather consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sofnolime Soda Lime Products: Distribution of Sofnolime soda lime absorbent products for diving and military applications. Products include various grades (797, CD, D Grade, L Grade) in different packaging options. Revenue generated from product sales to resellers and end users.
2. Maritime Archaeology Services: Professional services including underwater archaeological surveys, sonar data analysis, cultural heritage assessments, and photogrammetric documentation for museums, state authorities, and wind farm developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Nautic Trade OÜ is the official distributor for Sofnolime soda lime CO2-absorbent products serving the diving and military sectors, operating from a centralized stock in Tallinn, Estonia. The company additionally provides professional underwater archaeological research services, including sonar data analysis (MBES and SSS), wreck surveys, photogrammetric modelling, and Potentially Polluting Wreck assessments for cultural heritage authorities and blue economy developers.

Product overview

Nautic Trade OÜ operates as an official distributor for Sofnolime® soda lime products since 2016, serving both diving and military sectors. The product portfolio comprises six distinct Sofnolime formulations: four variants for diving applications (Sofnolime 797 non-indicating, Sofnolime 797 white to violet indicating, Sofnolime CD non-indicating, and Sofnolime CD white to violet indicating) and two variants for military applications (Sofnolime D Grade and Sofnolime L Grade). These products are CO2 absorbent materials supplied in various packaging formats. Additionally, the company offers maritime archaeological services including underwater surveys, sonar data analysis, photogrammetry, and cultural heritage assessments, as well as diving equipment sales and rebreather training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sofnolime 797 (non-indicating) Soda lime CO2 absorbent for diving applications, removing carbon dioxide from breathing gas in rebreathers and closed-circuit diving equipment. Features 1.0 to 2.5mm extrudate with triangular cross-section. Available in 20kg kegs or 2 x 4.5kg Jerry Cans.
• Sofnolime 797 (white to violet indicating) Soda lime CO2 absorbent for diving that removes carbon dioxide from breathing gas and turns violet as it is exhausted, providing a visual indicator. Features 1.0 to 2.5mm extrudate with triangular cross-section. Available in 20kg kegs or 2 x 4.5kg Jerry Cans.
• Sofnolime CD (non-indicating) Soda lime CO2 absorbent for diving applications to remove carbon dioxide from breathing gas. Features 2.0 to 5.0mm extrudate with D-shaped cross-section. Available in 20kg kegs or 2 x 4.5kg Jerry Cans.
• Sofnolime CD (white to violet indicating) Soda lime CO2 absorbent for diving that removes carbon dioxide from breathing gas and turns violet as it is exhausted, providing a visual indicator. Features 2.0 to 5.0mm extrudate with triangular cross-section. Available in 20kg kegs or 2 x 4.5kg Jerry Cans.
• Sofnolime D Grade (non-indicating) Soda lime CO2 absorbent for military applications to remove carbon dioxide from breathing gas. Features 1.0 to 2.5mm extrudate with triangular cross-section. Available in 20kg kegs, 2 x 4.5kg Jerry Cans and 1.25kg units (12 per box).
• Sofnolime L Grade (non-indicating) Soda lime CO2 absorbent for military applications to remove carbon dioxide from breathing gas. Features 2.0 to 5.0mm extrudate with D-shaped cross-section. Available in 20kg kegs, 15kg drums, 2 x 4.5kg Jerry Cans or 1.4kg bags.
• Maritime Archaeological Services Underwater archaeological services for museums, state heritage authorities, wind farm developers, and blue economy businesses, including full-scale surveys from project management to excavations and sampling, MBES and SSS sonar data analysis, cultural heritage value assessment, photo/video documentation, and photogrammetric modelling of wrecks. Project work extends beyond the Baltic Sea to Micronesia (Chuuk Lagoon), Solomon Islands (Iron Bottom Sound), and Orkney Islands (Scapa Flow).
• Diving Equipment Sales and Rebreather Training Supply of diving equipment from multiple manufacturers including Apeks, Aqualung, Ursuit, and Suunto, plus rebreather training and sales covering JJ, APD, and Liberty models. The company also delivers bespoke underwater projects (e.g., underwater constructions for film shoots, wreck recovery) on request.

Named customers3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Molecular Products LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2016Molecular Products Ltd is the manufacturer of Sofnolime soda lime products. Nautic Trade OÜ has been the official distributor for Sofnolime products since 2016, serving diving and military sectors. Products are available in various grades (797, CD, D Grade, L Grade) with different specifications for each sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Subsea Tech: Provider of underwater inspection, survey, and ROV/sonar services including maritime archaeological applications. Comparable as a small specialist combining subsea survey technology with underwater heritage work.

Regional players

• Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Belgium-based marine research institute with maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage programs. Comparable as a regional player in European underwater archaeological research, though more research-focused and less commercial than Nautic.

Others

• Suunto: Finnish manufacturer of diving instruments and watches. Listed as a Nautic distribution partner; comparable as a supplier relationship and a brand serving overlapping technical-diving customers.

Direct peers

• Wessex Archaeology: UK-based archaeology consultancy with a dedicated maritime archaeology practice that conducts underwater surveys, PPW assessments, and offshore development heritage work. Directly comparable to Nautic Trade's maritime archaeology service line.
• Maritime Archaeology Trust: UK charity focused on maritime archaeological research, education, and survey work including wreck documentation and PPW studies. Comparable in scope of underwater cultural heritage services offered to museums and government bodies.

Broad incumbents

• AP Diving: UK-based manufacturer of rebreathers (including the APD Liberty model referenced on Nautic's site) and diving equipment. Comparable as a player in the same diving ecosystem whose customers consume Sofnolime soda lime through Nautic's distribution.
• Aqualung: Global diving equipment brand (Apeks, Aqualung) that Nautic distributes in its diving equipment sales line. Comparable as a peer in the diving equipment distribution channel serving the same end customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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