ABS Marine Services was originally incorporated as ‘ABS Marine Services Private Limited’ a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1956, pursuant to a certificate of incorporation dated October 27, 1992, issued by the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu (RoC). Subsequently, the name of the company was changed from ABS Marine Services Private Limited’ to ‘ABS Marine Services Limited’, upon conversion into public company, pursuant to a special resolution passed by the shareholders of the company on September 27, 2023 and a fresh certificate of incorporation consequent to conversion was issued by the RoC on October 23, 2023.

ABS Marine Services is engaged in providing marine and offshore services across four key business segments - Ship Management, Vessel Ownership, Marine Services, and Port Services. It offers services such as offshore vessel chartering, crew and technical management, shipbuilding supervision, port operations, housekeeping, catering, and marine logistics. It has a presence in Mumbai, Kochi, Kakinada, and Singapore, in addition to its head office in Chennai. 

The company serves a range of clients including government bodies, oil & gas companies, port authorities, and private shipping firms. Committed to excellence, it emphasizes creative freedom and professionalism to deliver timely and comprehensive services to maritime organizations worldwide. The company’s success is underlined by its efficient operations, leveraging local knowledge from regional offices, ensuring adept negotiations and compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks. 

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in ship owning and ship management of own ships and of others. It offers services such as offshore vessel chartering, crew and technical management, shipbuilding supervision, port operations, housekeeping, catering, and marine logistics.

History and milestones 

• 1992: Incorporated; secured first ship management contract with Great Eastern Shipping.
• 1996: Took over crew management of 6 cargo ships from Great Eastern (London).
• 2001: Won crew management for 17 A&N passenger vessels.
• 2001: Awarded the complete Port Management of newly built Ennore Port, Tamil Nadu.
• 2002: Awarded crew management for Lakshadweep Development Corporation vessels.
• 2004: Launched shipowning arm Epsom Shipping; acquired first offshore support vessel.
• 2006: Built ROV/Dive support vessel M.V. ATLA; deployed for Cairn & Saudi Aramco.
• 2007: Took over Sagar Nidhi research vessel; began managing MARG Cauvery dredger.
• 2008: Managed MARG Vaigai trailer suction hopper dredger for Karaikal Port.
• 2009: Signed long-term OSV contract with Cairn Energy (M.V. Saga); managed chemical tanker for Ruchi Soya.
• 2010: Renewed complete crew management for 17 A&N vessels.
• 2011: Managed DP2 vessels LEWEK ALTAIR & LEWEK ATLAS for EMAS; added Ro-Ro ship Amet Majesty.
• 2014: Delivered DP2 OSV M.V. Celestial, built in China for Epsom Shipping.
• 2015: Acquired 1 and leased 2 OSVs from Milaha (Qatar); began 4 ONGC contracts.
• 2019: Took over NIOT research vessels; acquired ABS Amelia; signed ONGC PSV contract.
• 2020: Won 7+2-year harbour craft contract with Kamarajar Port; secured another ONGC OSV supply contract.
• 2021: Secured harbour craft contract with Chennai Port Authority.
• 2022: Took over total management (crew, scientists, housekeeping) of 6 MoES research vessels; chartered PSV ERIN.
• 2023: Awarded 5-year ONGC ClusterII contract; converted OSV for FPSO support; won additional ONGC vessel contract.
• 2024: Signed ?10.23 Cr Chennai Port patrol boat contract; entered ?197 Cr Schlumberger charter; contracted 2 new DP2 OSVs.
• 2025: Took delivery of OCEAN DIAMOND & EMERALD (DP2 OSVs); started ONGC & Alphard contracts worth ?48.6 Cr; contracted 2 more DP2 OSVs for FY26.