Mark Marine B.v.

What Mark Marine B.v. does

Mark Marine B.V., trading as Mark Offshore, is a Dutch private limited company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Broek op Langedijk, North Holland. The company operates as an offshore project facilitator and subsea services contractor, combining consultancy with hands-on operational involvement to support complex offshore projects from concept through execution. It is structured around two owned specialized vessels: the SSV Navicula Star, a 25.95m shallow-water support vessel with a 1.10m draught purpose-built for Wadden Sea and coastal operations and equipped with a permanent Mojave ROV, and the R/V Mintis, a 40m DP1 catamaran research vessel with a 14-ton SWL A-frame, central moonpool, ROV/AUV/USV deployment capability, and Starlink connectivity that joined the fleet in 2026.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: project facilitation and consultancy (professional services), vessel charter and equipment rental (hardware/asset utilization), and hourly or commission-based billing on individual engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with clients engaging directly for project scoping. Mark Offshore serves enterprise customers across offshore wind (e.g., WPD), energy/LNG (Paldinski LNG Terminal, Estonia), telecommunications/subsea data cables (Iceland), maritime salvage (Hoegh Osaka), and port infrastructure (Rotterdam Cruise Terminal), with named projects spanning the Netherlands, UK, Estonia, Iceland, and Taiwan.

The business is founder-led and bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct engagement on complex offshore tenders — supplemented by a marketed global network of 40,000+ partners and resources used to match clients with vessels, tooling, and expertise. Strategic partnerships include DroneQ Robotics (drone and ROV integration) and a consortium of heavy-lifting partners (Mammoet Taiwan, Jumbo Shipping, TMS, Q3 Heavy Lifting) assembled for the 2022 world-record 2000mt monopile removal in Taiwanese waters.

Name

Mark Marine B.v.

Legal name

Mark Marine BV

Website

https://mark-offshore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mark Marine B.V. (Mark Offshore) is a Dutch offshore services company that operates two specialized vessels (Navicula Star and R/V Mintis) to provide project facilitation, subsea inspection, ROV operations, and consultancy for enterprise clients in offshore wind, subsea infrastructure, LNG, and marine research across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Marine Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Water Transportation (4400), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL), Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), Offshore-to-Shore Interface Construction (Landfalls, Shore Crossings, HDD) (IMAFAJAK)

Keywords

• Offshore inspection services
• Subsea operations
• Offshore project facilitation
• Marine vessel charter
• ROV survey services

Headquarters

HQ city

Broek Op Langedijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Facilitation & Consultancy: Core revenue stream involving project facilitation, consultancy services, and operational support for offshore projects. They guide projects from start to finish without being the executor, providing expertise in vessel selection, tooling, and project management.
2. Vessel Charter & Equipment Rental: Revenue from operating owned vessels (Navicula Star, R/V Mintis) and supplying marine equipment including cranes, support vessels, and specialized subsea tools for offshore projects.
3. Hourly and Commission Billing: Billed primarily on hourly rates and commission basis depending on project scope and client arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mark Offshore provides offshore inspection, subsea operations, and ecological research support using its own fleet of specialized vessels (Navicula Star and R/V Mintis). The company also acts as a project facilitator and consultant, helping clients identify and mobilize the right vessels, tooling, and partners for complex offshore projects from concept through execution.

Product overview

Mark Offshore is an offshore services company operating a fleet of specialized vessels and offering a range of marine services. The company owns and operates two vessels: the R/V Mintis (40m DP1 catamaran research vessel for subsea operations, survey, and renewables) and the Navicula Star (26m shallow water support vessel with ROV capability). These vessels support core services including offshore inspection, subsea operations, ecological research, and marine vessel support. The company also provides offshore consultancy services for market entry and strategic growth in the offshore sector, and project facilitation services to coordinate complex offshore projects from concept to execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FreeStar Subsea Services: Subsea offshore domain support service operated through the Navicula Star vessel, providing ROV inspections, imaging, and geotechnical/ecological sampling across Europe.

Products and services

• R/V Mintis vessel charter Charter of a 40m DP1 catamaran research vessel built in 2014, with moonpool, 14t SWL A-frame, ROV/AUV/USV deployment, hydrographic survey equipment, 120m² aft deck, Starlink connectivity, and accommodation for 19 personnel, used for offshore renewables, subsea operations, and marine research projects.
• Navicula Star (SSV Navicula Star) vessel charter Charter of a 25.95m shallow-water support vessel with 1.10m draught, permanent Mojave ROV, 5t SWL A-frame, knuckle boom crane, 84m² aft deck, and crew of 4 plus 8 guests for 24-hour operations, supporting ROV inspection, USV operations, UXO clearance, fish farm support, CPT, soil sampling, and coastal surveys.
• Offshore Inspection Services End-to-end offshore inspection services including subsea inspections, structural assessments, integrity monitoring, and cable route evaluations, delivered through owned and partnered vessels for offshore wind, subsea infrastructure, and marine research clients.
• Subsea Operations Subsea activities including visual inspections, measurement tasks, diver support, survey assistance, and subsea tooling operations, combining practical offshore experience with modern subsea techniques for enterprise clients.
• Marine & Vessel Support Vessels and marine operational support tailored for inspection, survey, ecological monitoring, and offshore project execution, including a compact specialized fleet for IMR, coastal inspection, environmental research, and offshore wind support.
• Offshore Ecological Research Projects Support for offshore ecological and environmental research initiatives, including vessel access, subsea observation capabilities, and operational expertise for marine fieldwork in collaboration with biologists, research institutes, and environmental agencies.
• Offshore Consultancy Services Tactical sales, strategic planning, and expert advice for companies entering or growing in the offshore market, including market exploration, sales introductions through a 40,000+ partner network, product positioning, contracts, and deal-making support.
• Project Facilitation Custom project coordination from concept to procedure, including vessel, crane, and tool selection, project planning, stakeholder coordination, and execution support for complex offshore projects such as monopile removal, pipeline installation, and subsea cable protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 2000mt monopile removal in Taiwanese waters during COVID-19
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DroneQ RoboticscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Partnership with DroneQ Robotics expands services to include advanced ROV systems and maritime drones deployed from the R/V Mintis for complex offshore inspections and construction projects. This enables Mark Offshore to offer enhanced inspection capabilities combining their vessel assets with DroneQ's drone technology.
• Q3 AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Selected as partner for monopile removal project in Taiwanese waters during COVID-19. Q3 Asia supported the complex removal of 2000mt monopile with specialized expertise.
• Q3Heavy LiftingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner for heavy lifting operations in monopile removal project in Taiwan. Contributed to developing heavy lifting cutting tool solution.
• Mammoet TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Heavy lifting and transport specialist partner for monopile removal project in Taiwanese waters, providing essential equipment and operational support.
• TMS (Twoseas Marine Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Partner for pile cutting operations. Developed heavy lifting cutting tool for 2000mt monopile removal. Executed the world record cut below seabed level.
• Jumbo ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Selected to execute the world record monopile cut during the removal operation in Taiwanese waters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DOF Subsea: Global offshore subsea services operator providing ROV, IMR, and subsea construction support. Comparable to Mark Offshore on subsea inspection and project execution, though at significantly larger scale.
• GEOxyz: European hydrographic and geophysical survey company serving offshore wind and coastal infrastructure. Comparable to Mark Offshore on survey and inspection scopes.
• N-Sea: Subsea IMR and survey provider for offshore wind, oil & gas, and telecom cable markets. Directly comparable offering on subsea inspection and cable protection.
• Acta Marine: Operator of specialized offshore support vessels including DP2 SOVs and PSVs for wind farm and survey work. Similar profile to Mark Offshore's fleet strategy and offshore wind focus.
• DeepOcean: Subsea services provider offering IMR, survey, and subsea construction to offshore wind and oil & gas clients. Direct comparable on subsea operations and offshore wind support.

Broad incumbents

• Boskalis: Global marine contractor with offshore energy, subsea services, and salvage divisions. Comparable to Mark Offshore on offshore wind installation, cable protection, and salvage support.
• Subsea 7: Global offshore contractor delivering subsea installation, SURF, and inspection services. Operates at the upper end of the subsea value chain where Mark Offshore plays a facilitator/inspection role.
• Fugro: Large offshore geophysical survey, seabed inspection, and asset integrity services firm. Overlaps with Mark Offshore's survey and inspection work, particularly for offshore wind site characterization.
• Van Oord: Major Dutch offshore contractor with strong offshore wind and dredging franchises. Comparable on offshore wind installation and subsea cable work, though with substantially larger fleet and project scale.

Emerging players

• Northern Drone Services: Drone-based offshore inspection specialist. Comparable to Mark Offshore's DroneQ Robotics partnership direction (drone/ROV hybrid inspection services).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mark-offshore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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