TIC takeover in Singapore
Mr. Marine has acquired 100% of the shares in Singapore-based Atlas Marine Services. Singapore is considered to be a key global hub for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services for the shipping industry.
Mr. Marine specialises in the testing and certification of marine elevators and is currently growing its global presence in the gas detection and ballast water treatment markets. Atlas Marine is involved in gas detector calibration and certification.
Atlas Marine will also continue to operate under its own brand name, as a Mr. Marine company. The combined company has a team of 18 people in Singapore, which is expected to grow. Mr. Marine employs 89 people, with offices in Rotterdam (headquarters), Dubai, India, Singapore, Shanghai, and Panama, plus a global network of more than 180 service engineers. Atlas Marine has its own office and warehousing facilities in Singapore. (sh)