Established in Singapore in 1987

About Nobu Marine

An established maritime company with an international outlook.

Our story

An established maritime company with an international outlook.

Nobu Marine began in Singapore as a marine supply business and developed through practical experience, local relationships and a commitment to serving vessels reliably. Today, the company’s verified service scope includes ship stores, provisions and bonded stores, agency work, engineering coordination, communications support, spare parts, and dry-dock and repair arrangements.

Our approach remains straightforward: understand the request, communicate clearly, and coordinate practical support that fits the vessel’s schedule and port conditions.

Our principles

Professional service without unnecessary complexity.

Maritime customers need accurate answers and dependable execution. These principles guide how we work.

Integrity

Clear communication and responsible handling of each request.

Reliability

Careful coordination around vessel schedules and port requirements.

International service

Regional support through Singapore, Dubai and Rotterdam contacts.

Company timeline

From Singapore ship supply to regional maritime support.

1987

Registered in Singapore

Nobu Marine Supplies Pte Ltd was registered on 12 March 1987 and supplied provisions and ship stores to vessels from several countries.

1989

Became independent

The Singapore company became independent from H. NOBU, with Mr Maejima as the sole shareholder.

1991

Broader operational support

The company expanded its work to include practical arrangements such as crew changes and medical coordination.

2001

Three core divisions

After merging with Sunrise Trading Pte Ltd, Nobu Marine operated provision supply, ship store supply and a newly established shipping-agency department.

2002

Dubai expansion and new name

A Dubai branch was established in cooperation with Saifee Ship Chandlers L.L.C., and the company name changed to Nobu Marine Pte Ltd.

2005

Rotterdam presence

A Rotterdam office was opened in cooperation with Rotterdam Shipstore B.V. to strengthen European and global service coverage.

2012

Connection with Kobe

Nobu Marine merged with Nobu Marine Ltd in Kobe, Japan.

A maritime perspective

Built around ports, vessels and long-term relationships.

Need support for an upcoming port call?

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