Est. 1994 · Douala, Cameroon · Gulf of Guinea

Masters in Oil & Gas,
Maritime & Engineering Solutions

A leading maritime services and consultancy company serving Oil & Gas companies, offshore operators, and corporate bodies across the Gulf of Guinea for over 30 years.

30+
Years of
Experience
8
Core Service
Lines
1994
Year
Founded

Reshaping Maritime
in Central Africa

Austin Maritime Services was incorporated in 1994 as a Maritime Services Provider in Cameroon and the Central African Sub-Region. Driven by the technical knowledge and experience of its founder, the company has grown from a single business line into a diverse, full-service maritime operation.

We are committed to offering Oil & Gas Companies and other corporate bodies offshore and onshore support services at international standards and locally competitive prices. Our professionals blend economics and maritime expertise into client-delivery-focused project teams.

The company also gave birth to Austin Maritime & Engineering Company, a sister firm focused on civil works, road and building construction, communication mast installations as well as Austin Minerals, a mining exploration company focused on gold and precious minerals in Cameroon.

Today, Austin Maritime Services is expanding its offshore vessel supply operations — one of the most lucrative sectors in the entire Gulf of Guinea — and is actively seeking strategic investment partners.

What Drives
Everything We Do

Integrity

We operate with transparency and honesty in every engagement, building trust with clients, partners, and regulators across the sub-region.

Professionalism

Our teams hold international certifications and follow global service standards, ensuring consistent, reliable delivery on every assignment.

Commitment

We are committed to client satisfaction — our track record of repeat customers reflects the depth of our dedication to delivering results.

Our Services

01 🛢️

Oil & Gas Services

We transport finished oil and gas products safely and efficiently. We provide AHTS-supported offshore logistics, towing, and anchor-handling operations. We ensure reliable service with a strong commitment to safety and precision.

02 🚢

Shipping Services

We ensure client cargo reaches its destination safely. We discharge ships, handle goods, and negotiate import and export conditions on behalf of our clients.

03 📦

Offshore Supplies

We supply all types of materials and food to offshore crews — work materials, hygiene products, foodstuffs, PPE, safety equipment, and a pool of qualified technicians and engineers.

04

Transit & Logistics

Customs clearing, transit management, bank guarantees, cautioning, and offshore quality control — we handle the full logistics chain for our clients.

05 🛥️

Maritime Transport

We tug maritime vessels to various destinations, transport crew and materials offshore, and handle land container transport for our clients.

06 🌿

Environmental Services

Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Audits, Public Audiences, ship cleaning, and waste disposal — primarily for Oil & Gas companies.

07

Shipchandling & Rig Supplies

Full shipchandling and rig supply services, including maintenance support and engine repairs, keeping offshore operations running without interruption.

08 👷

Manpower Supply

We provide qualified technical personnel, engineers, and auxiliary staff for offshore assignments — tailored to project-specific requirements.

09 🏗️

Civil Engineering

Through our sister company, Austin Maritime & Engineering, we deliver road and building construction, communication mast installations, and project management services.

Why Cameroon Is the Hub of the Gulf

The Gulf of Guinea enjoys wide geographical, geological, and cultural diversity — rich in oil, forestry, and mining. Its natural resources are exported by sea to global markets, generating immense maritime activity. Cameroon sits at the heart of this opportunity.

Central Location. Cameroon is geographically positioned at the centre of the Gulf, making it easy to reach any point in the region from its ports.

Gateway for Landlocked Nations. Cameroon serves as the maritime gateway for Chad, the Central African Republic, and North Congo.

Political Stability. The country's peace and political stability give it a clear advantage over other nations in the sub-region.

Growing Demand. Major Oil & Gas and offshore companies are increasingly choosing Cameroon as their operating base — and demand for maritime services is rising daily.

Our Edge. Our deep roots in the local environment, combined with international-standard expertise, make us uniquely positioned to serve clients operating in this space.

Clients & Partners

ExxonMobil / WIL Rig
Crew Manning — Malabo
Gaz du Cameroun
Oil & Gas Services
Kalypso Maritime Group
Shipping Operations & Forwarding
Tide Water Boats
Shipchandling & Maintenance
VIP Maritime
Shipping & Offshore Operations
Schlumberger
Offshore Support Services
COTCO
Maritime & Logistics Services
PECTEN
Maritime Support
EUROIL
Offshore Operations Support
The Cameroon Navy
Maritime Services

Our People

HRH Arrey Augustin A. A.
HRH ARREY AUGUSTIN A. A.
Founder & Managing Director · BCE. DPL. ENGIN

Chief Augustine Arrey is the founder and Managing Director of Austin Maritime Services. He brings over 25 years of experience in Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, and Maritime Services provision across the Central African Sub-Region and the Gulf of Guinea.

He has delivered engineering and maritime services to major international organisations, and rendered civil engineering services to the Government of Cameroon — an engagement that led to the formation of Austin Maritime & Engineering Company. The government continues to engage him as an adviser on engineering projects.

Chief Arrey was among the earliest business leaders to identify the commercial potential of Equatorial Guinea in the Gulf of Guinea economy, expanding operations across the region. He was educated at the University of Science and Technology (Ghana), the University of Manchester, and the University of Leicester (UK).

Professional Memberships

  • Ordre National des Ingénieurs de Génie Civil – Cameroon
  • Cameroon Society of Engineers
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • American Society of Petroleum Engineers
  • Society of Naval Architects & Engineers
  • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Operations Manager

Day-to-day operations, controls, systems, and staff coordination

Shipping & Supplies Manager

Offshore transport, chandelling, and supply operations

Transit & Logistics
Transit & Logistics Manager

Transit activities, client portfolio, and logistics negotiations

Environmental Services Manager

Environmental compliance, audits, and waste management

Partner With Us to Grow the Gulf

Austin Maritime Services is actively seeking strategic investors to co-develop its offshore vessel supply operations — one of the most lucrative segments in the Gulf of Guinea. With over 30 years of operational credibility, long-standing financial reliability, and a growing market where demand consistently exceeds supply, the opportunity is compelling.

Discuss a Partnership

Contact Us

Head Office

Entrée Scimpos, Tunnel Ndokoti
Zone Industrielle Bassa
P.O. Box 12789, Douala
Republic of Cameroon

Phone / Fax

+(237) 3337 2453

Operating Region

Gulf of Guinea — Central African Sub-Region

Established

1994 · Privately held

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