Commercial vessels and cranes at a Saudi Arabian port at dusk ARCSHIP marine officer overseeing operations at a Saudi port Wide view of a Saudi Arabian commercial port and terminal

Serving Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Arabian Gulf

Marine Services Across Saudi Arabia

LSA and FFA servicing, calibration and SOLAS-approved safety products, engine overhaul and ship management for vessels calling at Saudi ports.

ISO9001 · 14001 · 45001
SOLASLSA & FFA servicing
24/7Emergency response
5+Saudi ports served
ISO Certified9001 · 14001 · 45001
Class-ApprovedBV · ABS · LR · KR · RINA
SOLAS & MEDLSA & FFA servicing
24/7 ResponseEmergency port attendance
Multi-FlagPanama · Liberia · Palau
Saudi CoverageRed Sea & Arabian Gulf
ARCSHIP marine engineers alongside a vessel
Marineengineering & management

About ARCSHIP in Saudi Arabia

A single technical partner for vessels trading in the Kingdom

ARC SHIP MANAGEMENT & CHARTERING supports shipowners, operators and charterers with in-house marine engineering and safety-equipment servicing, delivered to Saudi ports on both the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts.

From full technical and crew management to LSA and FFA servicing, engine overhaul, calibration and SOLAS-approved safety provisions, work is carried out under one QHSE system and to the standards of leading classification societies and flag states. The Kingdom’s operations are supported by ARC Ship Equipment Maintenance Co., an ISO 9001:2015-certified entity in the Eastern Province.

  • ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified management systems
  • SOLAS, MARPOL, LSA and FSS Code compliant servicing
  • Class- and maker-recognised marine engineering
  • 24/7 emergency attendance at Saudi ports and anchorages

What we do

Marine services for the Saudi fleet

Seven core service lines covering the technical, safety and compliance needs of vessels operating in Saudi waters.

01Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Life-Saving Appliances (LSA)

SOLAS inspection, servicing and load-testing of lifeboats, liferafts, davits and survival equipment.

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02Fire-Fighting Appliances (FFA) in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Fire-Fighting Appliances (FFA)

Inspection, refilling and pressure-testing of fixed and portable firefighting and detection systems.

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03Calibration Services in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Calibration Services

Calibration of navigation, safety and monitoring instrumentation to class and flag requirements.

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04Supplies of SOLAS-Approved Safety Products in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Supplies of SOLAS-Approved Safety Products

SOLAS-approved emergency drinking water and emergency food rations for lifeboats and liferafts.

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05Engine Overhauling in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Engine Overhauling

Planned and emergency overhaul of main engines, auxiliaries and critical rotating machinery.

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06Marine Mechanical Solutions in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Marine Mechanical Solutions

Pump overhauling, cooler servicing, pressure testing and marine fabrication, afloat or in dry dock.

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07Ship Management in Saudi Arabia, ARCSHIP

Ship Management

Technical, crew and commercial management that keeps vessels compliant, efficient and trading.

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Vessels we support

Built for the Kingdom’s commercial and offshore fleet

Oil and chemical tanker underwayOil & Chemical Tankers
Marine officer overseeing offshore support operationsOffshore Support Vessels
Container vessel at a commercial terminalContainer Vessels
Bulk carrier at harbourBulk Carriers
General cargo vessel at a commercial portGeneral Cargo
RED  SEA ARABIAN  GULF Yanbu King Abdullah Port Jeddah Jubail Ras Tanura Dammam SAUDI ARABIA

Port coverage

On both of Saudi Arabia’s coasts

ARCSHIP attends vessels across the Kingdom’s principal ports and offshore fields, from the Red Sea gateways of Jeddah, King Abdullah Port and Yanbu to the Arabian Gulf industrial hubs of Dammam, Jubail and Ras Tanura.

  • Jeddah, Red Sea
  • King Abdullah Port
  • Yanbu, Red Sea
  • Dammam, Arabian Gulf
  • Jubail, Arabian Gulf
  • Ras Tanura, Arabian Gulf

Why ARCSHIP

Compliance, uptime and one accountable team

Compliance without surprises

Servicing, inspection and documentation aligned to SOLAS, MARPOL, the LSA/FSS Codes and flag-state rules, inspection-ready every port call.

Fast port-call turnaround

Mobilised teams and pre-positioned spares keep survey, repair and safety work inside the laycan, minimising off-hire.

One accountable partner

Ship management, engine overhaul, LSA/FFA servicing and calibration under a single technical contract and QHSE system.

Class & maker recognition

Work carried out to the standards of leading classification societies and original-equipment makers.

International reach, local delivery

A global ARCSHIP network delivering to Saudi ports on both the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts.

Data-backed reliability

Condition reports, test certificates and planned-maintenance records that protect asset value and resale.

Certifications & approvals

Independently certified, class recognised

Management systems certified to international ISO standards, with marine engineering delivered to classification-society requirements.

ISO 9001:2015 certificate, ARCSHIPISO 9001:2015Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 certificate, ARCSHIPISO 14001:2015Environmental Management
ISO 45001:2018 certificate, ARCSHIPISO 45001:2018Occupational Health & Safety

Working to the standards of leading classification societies

Lloyd's RegisterBureau VeritasABSKorean RegisterRINAClassNKIndian Register of ShippingCCSTasneef

Projects & capability

Work carried out afloat and in dock

A selection of ARCSHIP marine engineering and safety-servicing operations.

Engine-room overhaul works
Engine overhaul
Mechanical overhaul of marine equipment
Mechanical overhaul
Container vessel alongside a commercial berth
Vessel operations
Lifeboat inspection and load testing
Lifeboat servicing
Fixed CO₂ fire-fighting system servicing
CO₂ system servicing
Instrument and gauge calibration
Calibration

Recognition

Recognised across the regional maritime industry

ARCSHIP has been recognised at The Maritime Standard Awards for the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, a regional benchmark for ship management and marine services.

Award year and category to be confirmed with the client before publication.

Work with ARCSHIP
The Maritime Standard Awards, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent

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Owners, operators and charterers

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Blog

Marine services in Saudi Arabia, guidance & updates

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which Saudi ports does ARCSHIP cover?

ARCSHIP supports vessels calling at the Kingdom’s principal commercial and industrial ports, Jeddah and King Abdullah Port on the Red Sea, and Dammam, Jubail and Ras Tanura on the Arabian Gulf, as well as offshore fields and anchorages on both coasts.

Are your life-saving and fire-fighting services SOLAS compliant?

Yes. Life-saving appliance and fire-fighting appliance servicing is carried out to SOLAS, the LSA and FSS Codes and the relevant flag-state and classification-society requirements, with test certificates issued on completion.

Can ARCSHIP attend a vessel during a short port call?

Teams are mobilised to meet the vessel’s schedule. Where scope is advised in advance, spares and test equipment are pre-positioned so inspection, repair and re-certification are completed within the port stay.

Is ARCSHIP approved by classification societies?

ARCSHIP works to the standards of leading classification societies including Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, ABS, Korean Register, RINA, ClassNK, the Indian Register of Shipping, CCS and Tasneef. Approval scope by society is confirmed on request.

What vessel types do you service?

Oil and chemical tankers, offshore support vessels, container ships, bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, among others.

How do I request a quotation?

Send the vessel particulars, port and scope of work through the contact form or WhatsApp. A technical response with scope and indicative timeline follows.

Planning a port call in Saudi Arabia?

Send your vessel particulars, port and scope, we’ll respond with a technical proposal and indicative timeline.