With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality marine products and services, Seashell Marine Enterprises has positioned itself as a trusted partner for vessel owners, operators, and managers across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
In this interview, Robban Assafina explores with Haidar Najib, CEO of Sea Shell Marine Enterprises, the company’s extensive shipping and offshore operations, strategies for fostering teamwork across diverse service lines, as well as its ambitious plans for expansion, sustainability and digital transformation in the years ahead.
What services does Sea Shell Marine offer to vessel owners and managers through its teams working at sea, on land, and in shipping and offshore sector? What systems are in place to monitor and maintain vessel performance and ensure operational safety?
Sea Shell Marine offers wide range of services to vessel owners and managers through its onshore teams, including:
- Offering a wide range of marine paint products.
- Managing crew recruitment, deployment, and rotation schedules.
- Coordinating technical surveys and inspections.
- Handling logistics for provisions, bunkering, and spare parts.
- Conducting Safety Management System (SMS) audits in compliance with the ISM Code.
- Implementing and overseeing Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
- Managing vessel chartering along with BIMCO-standard contracts and documentation.
- As for the offshore and at-sea services, it includes:
- Operations related to anchor handling, towing, and rig relocations
- Support for Dive Support Vessels (DP1 & DP2) and managing crew transfers.
- Performing subsea inspections, minor repairs, and Single Point Mooring (SPM) operations.
- Providing emergency towing assistance, onboard technical troubleshooting, and salvage services
- Conducting structural assessments, rope access work, and minor steel refurbishments.
To maintain vessel performance and operational safety, we employ a suite of advanced technological solutions and engineering practices:
- Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM): Utilizes live sensor data to identify early signs of fatigue, vibration, or potential equipment failure before they escalate.
- Fleet Management Systems (FMS): Offers centralized monitoring of fuel consumption, voyage efficiency, and emission levels, aiding compliance with EEXI and CII regulations.
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS): Streamlines maintenance planning, manages work orders, and ensures vessels meet Class certification requirements.
With regard to marine consultancy services, how the company is assisting clients with classification and regulatory compliance?
Sea Shell Marine Enterprises delivers specialized marine consultancy designed to assist vessel owners, operators, and managers in meeting classification and regulatory requirements. Our experienced consultants collaborate closely with clients to ensure their vessels comply with the current standards established by major classification societies such as DNV, ABS, BV, and Lloyd’s Register.
We offer comprehensive assistance covering vessel documentation, safety management systems (SMS), compliance with ISM and ISPS codes, as well as statutory certification processes. Our team performs thorough gap analyses, conducts pre-inspection audits, and carries out onboard evaluations to detect any areas of non-compliance and advise on corrective measures.
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Furthermore, we continuously monitor updates in international maritime regulations—including IMO conventions, MARPOL, and SOLAS—and provide clients with up-to-date advice and actionable solutions. This proactive approach helps our clients maintain uninterrupted compliance while enhancing vessel safety and operational efficiency.
What geographic regions are covered by your offshore operations?
Sea Shell Marine Enterprises delivers shipping and offshore services across an extensive regional network, primarily focusing on the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our operations are strategically positioned to support vital maritime corridors, oil and gas sectors, and key port locations across the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean.
With a strong operational base in the UAE and collaborative partnerships in other major maritime hubs, we are equipped to provide timely and effective offshore services—including maintenance, logistics, inspections, and supply chain support. Our mobile crews and established regional networks enable us to serve even the most remote and high-demand offshore environments, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and regulatory adherence wherever our clients operate.
How do you foster teamwork across such a wide range of services and specialties?
At Sea Shell Marine, teamwork is cultivated through open communication, unified objectives, and a strong culture of collaboration. We rely on integrated project management systems, routine coordination sessions, and cross-disciplinary training programs to keep our onshore, offshore, and onboard teams in sync. This cohesive approach enables smooth operations, timely service execution, and a consistently high level of client satisfaction.
Seashell Marine Enterprises offers a wide range of marine paint products. How do you ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance across your equipment line?
At Sea Shell Marine Enterprises, we implement rigorous quality assurance measures throughout every phase of our marine paint manufacturing and supply chain. Our products are subjected to comprehensive testing procedures to verify compliance with global marine industry benchmarks, including IMO and ISO certifications. We collaborate with accredited manufacturers and perform frequent inspections to guarantee material uniformity and resilience under diverse marine environments.
To maintain regulatory compliance, we continuously monitor environmental and safety regulations applicable in various regions. Our dedicated technical team keeps abreast of evolving international maritime standards and incorporates these changes into our operational protocols and documentation. Furthermore, each product is accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), detailed technical datasheets, and independent laboratory test reports to ensure full transparency and traceability.
In essence, our dedication to quality, innovation, and regulatory adherence guarantees that our customers receive dependable, high-performance solutions designed to safeguard and improve their marine equipment.
What are the upcoming plans of Sea Shell Marine Enterprises?
Sea Shell Marine Enterprises is preparing for a new phase of growth and innovation. Our future strategy includes:
- Expanding Regional Presence: We plan to broaden our operational footprint by establishing new onshore and offshore service capabilities in emerging maritime markets, particularly across East Africa, the Arabian Sea, and Southeast Asia, to support growing client needs.
- Broadening Service Offerings: We are set to launch advanced digital tools—such as live vessel performance interfaces, remote diagnostic platforms, and predictive maintenance technologies—to improve operational efficiency and minimize equipment downtime.
- Driving Sustainability Efforts: We are investing in environmentally responsible marine coatings and advisory services, aligned with IMO guidelines and regional environmental laws, to assist clients in achieving tighter emissions and pollution targets.
- Enhancing Workforce Competency: We're expanding our internal training programs, with emphasis on ISM/ISPS, MARPOL compliance, and digital operations, while developing multi-skilled teams capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving maritime industry.
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:To read the full content, click on the following link Robban Assafina, Issue 98, July/Aug 2025, Maritime Host, pg. 68 |
