Oceanus Marine Ltd – 15 years of professional services to the yachting industry
For 15 years in yachting and superyachts – both pleasure and commercial – where precision, safety, and trust are paramount, Oceanus Marine Ltd has delivered excellence at every stage.
Based in Malta, with associates in Sicily, Italy, Spain, and Greece – at the heart of the Mediterranean – Oceanus Marine has been a trusted partner to yacht owners, captains, managers, insurers, and operators worldwide since 2010.
Backed by decades of experience in seafaring, engineering, and management, the company supports yacht purchases, commercial yacht compliance, and complex inspections, offering comprehensive solutions under one roof. Its portfolio includes Commercial Vessel Code (CVC), Non-Convention Vessel (NCV), Small Commercial Yacht Code (SCYC), Commercial Yacht Code (CYC), CE post-construction inspections, pre-purchase surveys with sea trials, insurance assessments, loss adjusting, bunker surveys, damage and repair consultancy, and new-build projects.
A legacy of experience
Led by its Managing Director and Senior Surveyor – a Marine Chief Engineer and unrestricted Ship Surveyor with a career starting in 1982 – Oceanus Marine benefits from decades of practical expertise. He has been awarded the Maritime Personality of the Year and the Maritime Lifetime Achievement Award.
After serving in the Merchant Navy and advancing to Fleet Superintendent for oil and chemical tankers, he founded Oceanus Marine in 2010. The company now blends traditional seamanship with modern inspection technologies and regulatory insight.
A team built on excellence
Oceanus Marine’s team includes six surveyors, naval architects, marine engineers, a PhD-appointed medical inspector, and three administrators. Together, they have over four decades of combined expertise across ocean-going vessels, yachts, and superyachts, with a record of more than 55 dry dockings, major conversions, and multiple new build projects. From inspections to naval architecture and project supervision, the team delivers independent, practical expertise.
Global Services – Local Expertise
Operating from Malta, Oceanus Marine serves clients worldwide, frequently travelling across Europe and beyond to provide timely on-site support. Services include:
Surveys and certifications – tonnage measurement, statutory certifications, commercial yacht coding, MLC inspections, hull & machinery surveys, pre-purchase and valuation surveys, insurance assessments, bunker surveys, and on/off hire inspections.
Specialist inspections – sea trials, thermal imaging, vibration monitoring, ultrasonic hatch testing, fuel and oil analysis, corrosion assessments.
Consultancy – commercial yacht coding under the Malta Flag, repair consultancy, drydocking supervision, and naval architecture design.
Registration and legal support – Malta Flag registration, contract advice, litigation support, and company formation.
This integrated approach ensures precision, efficiency, and compliance without the need for multiple providers.
Appointed and accredited
Oceanus Marine is:
Appointed Surveyor of Ships – Government of Malta
ILO Certified Inspector & Trainer
Local & Foreign Insurance-appointed Surveyor
Fisheries Department Surveyor
Court Expert
Surveyor & Inspector for eight flag administrations
CE Inspector – Notified Body
Professional memberships include SCMS, FEMAS, IMarEST, IET, RINA, and MNA.
Award-winning excellence
Oceanus Marine Ltd has received multiple prestigious awards:
Best Marine & Industrial Consultancy Company of the Year Award
Best Yachting Achievement of the Year Award
Malta’s Best in Business – Small to Medium Size Business of the Year Award
Award for Excellence – 15 Years of Professional Services to the Yachting Industry
These accolades highlight the company’s commitment to quality, professionalism, and innovation.
Why choose Oceanus Marine?
Oceanus Marine delivers accuracy, compliance, and reliability by combining technical know-how, regulatory expertise, and real-world engineering experience. Clients benefit from:
Experienced professionals with seagoing and engineering backgrounds
Unrestricted survey capabilities across yachts, superyachts, and commercial vessels
Advanced inspection technology
Personalised service and rapid response
Global reach from a strategic Mediterranean base
Whether you are a yacht owner, commercial operator, or insurer, Oceanus Marine provides trusted, practical, and cost-effective services.
Sailing forward
From its seafaring roots to its status today as an internationally recognised surveying and consultancy firm, Oceanus Marine Ltd continues to deliver professional, efficient, and reliable support to the yachting industry. Celebrating 15 years of excellence in 2025, the company remains a partner of choice for those who demand the very best.
Oceanus Marine Ltd. is located at No. 2, Apartment 1, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira GZR 1300, Malta. You can reach our office [+356] 2131 1279, 2163 7737, mobile [+356] 7942 2440 or 7763 7737, email info@oceanus-marine.com or visit www.oceanus-marine.com for more information.
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