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Marine Port Services Company for Sale in Chennai, India

For sale: Well established marine survey and consultancy firm in Chennai with 70+ long-term clients.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 40-50 year(s)
Employees 10 - 50
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 300 - 400 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 350 thousand
EBITDA Margin 10 - 20 %
Industries Marine Port Services
Locations  Chennai
Local Time 4:15 PM Asia / Kolkata
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
Overall Rating
Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 530 thousand (Native Currency: INR 45,000,000)
Reason: The owner is 77 years of age in good health but would like to exit sometime soon.
Includes physical assets worth USD 23.4 thousand
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Business Overview
- The company is a Chennai-based industrial services provider offering specialized marine consultancy and survey solutions to importers, exporters, shipping agents, and insurance firms.
- Operates from a licensed office in Chennai with a branch in Tuticorin and a network of associate offices at major and minor Indian ports, ensuring broad service coverage.
- Has established a loyal client base of approximately 70 companies, many of whom have maintained long-term partnerships spanning over two decades.
- Offers a comprehensive range of marine survey services including:
• Marine draft surveys (initial, interim and final) for bulk commodities such as coal, ores, and grains.
• Container surveys covering pre and post-shipment inspection, cargo measurement, stuffing, sealing, and documentation.
• Tanker surveys including ullaging, sampling, bunker assessments, and product analysis for various liquid cargoes.
• Car carrier attendance, insurance surveys, and on/off-hire inspections for diverse vessel types.
- Provides consultancy and technical services like accident investigations, feasibility studies, towage plans, safety audits, oil spill contingency planning, and diving coordination.
- Supports complex marine operations such as ship-to-ship mooring (STS), loading master supervision, bathymetric surveys, tug coordination, and new port development planning.
- Revenue is generated through a stable monthly billing structure across ongoing contracts and project-based assignments.
- Consistently handles 15–20 orders per month, reflecting strong operational capability and client trust.
- Fully compliant with GST regulations, IRDA-licensed as surveyors and loss assessors, and certified under ISO 9001:2015.
- Led by a master mariner with over 50 years of industry experience, supported by a senior administrative director, both recognized for excellence in the maritime sector.
- Known for accuracy, reliability, and high standards in ensuring cargo quantity, quality, and compliance during all maritime operations.
Products & Services Overview
Full-spectrum marine survey and consultancy services, including draft surveys, tanker operations, container inspections, and insurance loss assessments.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets:
- Fully equipped office infrastructure including vehicles and office equipment.
Intangible assets:
- Existing business client base built over years of operations.
- Experienced staff familiar with marine survey and consultancy workflows.
- All-India operational license with potential for expansion through additional branches.
- Continued services of the Managing Director during the transition period, available on a remuneration basis.
Facilities Overview
Business operates from a rented 2,200 sq ft fully fitted office in the central business district of Chennai located on the second floor with a lift service.
Capitalization Overview
- The business is currently self-funded through monthly revenue, which exceeds operational expenses.
- The only outstanding debt is a partially paid company car loan, with 18 months remaining.
- An overdraft of INR 10 lakhs is available for working capital flexibility.
- The Managing Director holds 99% ownership, while the remaining 1% is held by the co-director, his spouse.
- The company is managed by two directors.
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