AK Marine

What AK Marine does

AK Marine, operating under the legal entity ARN OÜ (Registry Code 14166856), is an Estonia-based private maritime services company founded in 2016 that delivers a portfolio of ship services to vessel owners and operators globally. Its offering is organized into four service lines: painting and coating (surface preparation, hull and superstructure painting, antifouling applications); maintenance, repairs and cleaning (planned and unplanned maintenance, ballast and freshwater tank cleaning with cleanliness certification, inspection preparation); maritime consultation (environmental compliance, energy efficiency, waste management, and ISM Code Integration with Safety Management System development); and technical advisory (planned maintenance system optimization, dry dock planning, condition assessments). The underlying methodology is a structured four-step work process covering initial assessment and planning, project preparation, execution, and quality assurance with follow-up.

The company is led by co-founders Arno Kask (CEO) and Alo Kask (COO), with no external institutional investors, parent company, or board disclosed. Its technology is rooted in traditional marine service practices — surface preparation techniques, protective coating application, tank cleaning systems, and technical inspection methodologies — with specialization in ISM Code compliance and SMS development as a regulatory differentiator. There is no AI/ML, API, or software product layer; the offering is delivered as physical and advisory professional services.

AK Marine generates revenue exclusively through project-based professional services engagements priced by quote, with scope, vessel type, and specific requirements determining cost. The go-to-market is a high-touch, direct enterprise sales motion — the contact page publishes direct phone numbers and email addresses for the CEO and COO — targeting ship owners, commercial vessel operators, and cruise line operators. The company is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia (Allveelaeva 4, 10415), maintains 1–10 employees, and has documented project delivery in Málaga, Spain, alongside a stated claim of global service capability.

Name

AK Marine

Legal name

ARN OÜ

Website

https://akmarine.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AK Marine is an Estonia-based maritime services firm (legal entity ARN OÜ) founded in 2016 that delivers vessel painting, maintenance, cleaning, maritime consultation, and technical advisory to ship owners, commercial operators, and cruise lines on a project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ), Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Marine services
• Vessel maintenance
• Ship painting
• Maritime consulting
• Technical advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Marine Professional Services: Revenue generated through provision of professional marine services including painting, coating, maintenance, repairs, and cleaning for vessels. Services are delivered globally on a project basis with pricing based on scope and vessel requirements.
2. Maritime Consultation Services: Consulting revenue from environmental compliance advisory, energy efficiency strategies, waste management planning, ISM Code integration, and SMS development services for ship operators.
3. Technical Advisory Services: Revenue from technical advisory including dry dock planning, condition assessments, and planned maintenance system optimization for fleet operators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AK Marine provides professional marine services for commercial and passenger vessels globally. The company delivers four interconnected service lines: painting and coating (surface preparation, hull/superstructure painting, antifouling), maintenance, repairs and cleaning (planned/unplanned maintenance, ballast and freshwater tank cleaning with certification), maritime consultation (environmental compliance, energy efficiency, ISM Code integration and SMS development), and technical advisory (planned maintenance system optimization, dry dock planning, condition assessments).

Product overview

AK Marine is a maritime service company offering a comprehensive suite of ship services globally. The company operates four interconnected service lines: Painting and Coating Services (protective coatings, hull painting, antifouling), Maintenance, Repairs and Cleaning Services (planned/unplanned maintenance, tank cleaning, inspection preparation), Maritime Consultation Services (environmental compliance, ISM Code integration, SMS development), and Technical Advisory Services (planned maintenance optimisation, dry dock planning, condition assessments). The services follow a structured work process: initial assessment and planning, project preparation, execution of services, and quality assurance with follow-up.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Painting and Coating Services Expert application of protective coatings and paints for vessels, including surface preparation, hull and superstructure painting, and antifouling applications to protect against corrosion and wear and maintain vessel integrity and performance to maritime standards.
• Maintenance, Repairs and Cleaning Services Professional services for planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs, comprehensive cleaning including ballast and freshwater tank cleaning with certification for cleanliness, and preparation of vessels for inspections and surveys across all areas from cargo holds to storage spaces.
• Maritime Consultation Services Guidance on environmental compliance and operational efficiency covering environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, waste management, emission reduction and pollution management, plus comprehensive ISM Code Integration including Safety Management System (SMS) development.
• Technical Advisory Services Expert technical advisory services including planned maintenance system optimization, dry dock planning, and condition assessments aimed at ensuring fleet operates at peak performance while minimizing costs and downtime.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Services: Wärtsilä's Marine Services business delivers lifecycle services, maintenance, and technical advisory for shipowners and operators. It compares to AK Marine in maintenance, technical advisory, and performance optimization offerings, though at far greater scale.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: Inchcape provides port agency, vessel support, and marine services at ports worldwide. It is comparable to AK Marine as a provider of vessel-centric operational services, particularly in port-call and maintenance coordination.
• V.Ships: V.Ships is one of the world's largest independent ship management and marine services groups, providing crew management, technical management, and vessel maintenance services globally. It is comparable to AK Marine as the closest large-scale analog in ship management and maintenance services.
• Damen Shipyards: Damen operates shipbuilding and ship repair/maintenance yards globally, providing refit, maintenance, and lifecycle services. It is comparable to AK Marine as a marine maintenance and refit provider, though at a significantly larger scale and with yard-based infrastructure.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Wilhelmsen operates a global ship management and maritime services business covering technical management, maintenance, and marine logistics. The overlap with AK Marine's ship services and technical advisory offerings makes it a comparable broad incumbent peer.
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Bureau Veritas is a major classification society and marine service provider offering surveys, certification, and technical advisory. It is comparable to AK Marine's inspection preparation, compliance, and technical advisory components.
• RINA Services: RINA provides marine classification, certification, and technical consulting services for the shipping industry. It is comparable to AK Marine's compliance advisory, ISM Code, and condition assessment capabilities.

Direct peers

• OSM Maritime Group: OSM Maritime provides ship management and marine services including technical management, crewing, and vessel maintenance across global fleets. Its service portfolio mirrors AK Marine's combination of maintenance, technical advisory, and operational support.
• GAC Group: GAC offers a broad range of maritime services including ship agency, husbandry, and vessel-related technical services. It is comparable to AK Marine in providing multi-disciplinary marine services to ship owners and operators globally.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): BSM is a major third-party ship manager providing technical management, crewing, and vessel maintenance services to shipowners worldwide. It is directly comparable to AK Marine in providing maintenance, technical advisory, and lifecycle vessel services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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