MARITEC-NAIAS represents a refreshing new solution for marine energy testing and compliance in Europe. Originally founded in 1999 in Singapore, MARITEC has built a strong global legacy in marine fuel oil testing. In 2020, the company was acquired by CTI Group, one of the world’s leading publicly listed TIC conglomerates, to enhance its global marine services.

Expanding into Europe through Strategic Acquisition

Today, MARITEC continues to make strides in the market, particularly following the successful acquisition and integration of NAIAS Labs in November 2024, which is among Greece’s largest laboratories for fuel and Lubricant Oil (LO) testing. The merger, now operating as MARITEC NAIAS, is strategically positioned to provide strengthened value to its clients through laboratories located in Singapore, China, and Greece. This, combined with extensive experience in catering to the Asian, Greek, and EU shipping markets, delivers leading services to its clientele, backed by its unique industry expertise.

A Vision Rooted in Compliance and Innovation

This recent acquisition underscores the vision and dedication of the core team and leaders of Maritec Naias, A member of the CTI Group to become the most dependable technology-driven green services partner for the shipping industry. At the outset of our journey more than 15 years ago, Global President, John Ren Di instinctively established and launched the first service line for Hazardous Materials (HM) compliance through inspection, testing and reporting shortly after the adoption of the 2009 Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC).

Evolving with International Regulations

As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU) made significant advancements in establishing rigorous targets for the management and disposal of Hazardous Materials (HM) within the shipping sector, John identified considerable challenges and gaps in meeting these objectives for operational vessels. To adhere to the regulatory standards, vessels in operation were required to create an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), obtain certification, maintain accurate records, and consistently update the IHM.

Additionally, vessels undergoing recycling had to fulfil all IHM requirements and comply with existing recycling regulations. This critical demand marked the inception of our market presence, which has since evolved into a leading global position in offering IHM services and solutions on over 5000 vessels.

Fueling the Future: Decarbonisation and Expansion

In 2023 the EU launched the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), a cap-and-trade initiative designed to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, which was further reinforced by the FuelEU Maritime Directive in 2025, establishing the first obligatory framework for decarbonizing shipping.

Observing the growing regulatory requirements and with an eye on the future, Maritec continued to invest towards the upgrade and enhancements our laboratory capabilities – markedly with the acquisition of NAIAS Labs to offer stronger global reach and testing services for alternative fuel, lubricants, and discharge water for clients worldwide.

Strengthening the Global Sales Force

Motivated by this vision, Toby Brooks, former BV Class, Senior Management at BV Solutions and Deputy Director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, became the Global Sales Director at Maritec-Naias in early 2025. Located at Maritec-Naias’s newly established office in the UK, Toby is strategically positioned to bring the company’s advanced services and solutions to European markets.

Toby recognises the demanding challenge and complexity of compliance with decarbonisation directives and joins an experienced team in tailoring comprehensive solutions that lend a helping hand to international marine operations. He believes in listening to the needs of industry partners and in shaping and supporting a compliance process that drives sustainable long-term change. With a commitment to decarbonisation goals and an ever-growing footprint of technical expertise and testing facilities, Toby is confident Maritec-Naias is best positioned to deliver services that verify and substantiate investments made in energy efficiency and green technologies.

Driving Carbon Reduction Across Europe

Konstantina Aravantinou, a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, with previous roles as Senior Engineer at DNVGL and Sales Manager at WÄRTSILÄ GREECE S.A., also joins Maritec-Naias as West Europe’s Sales Manager in May 2025. Konstantina is equally aligned to the vision of Maritec-Naias, drawing on her extensive experience in design and engineering. She is dedicated to supporting clients with carbon reduction and energy efficiency objectives.