About SeaBird Marine Services
Why SeaBird Marine Services?
SeaBird is not simply ONE of the Several local private enterprises — Seabird is one of the largest and most expanded ship AGENCIES in Egypt and one of the largest in the Middle East.
Our Credentials
- Members of the International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA)
- Members of the International Ship Suppliers Association (ISSA)
- Our management system complies with ISO 9001-2000 and certified through DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) UNDER ACCREDITATION OF RVA C024
- Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
- Members in The German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce Egypt — Cairo
Our Service Range
Seabird ship supply can offer a unique service to all worldwide shipping companies who manage their own vessels of any tonnage and any type — dry cargo, tanker, reefer or others:
- Ship supply and chandler services (main activity)
- Ship repair — all types with certified technicians
- Life rafts and safety equipment with class certification
- Fresh and dry provisions; frozen meat, fish and poultry
- Bonded stores; deck, engine and cabin stores
- Navigational equipment, books and charts
- Supply of spare parts and shore repairing assistance
- Bunker, lubricants and fresh water supplies
- Customs clearance and delivery on board, exactly in time
- Shipping agency and Suez Canal transit services
Our services are rendered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Reliable service with fast response. Top service quality at competitive fees. Always clients interests has the priority.
The SeaBird Story
SeaBird Services Maritimes is the heir of the SeaBird Group which was created in Port Said in 1841 by Hypolite SeaBird. The SeaBird Group was in the beginning active in international trades, mainly coal with Belgium; In 1856, the Group became a ship owner.
One of the great achievements at the end of the 1860s was undoubtedly the opening of the Suez Canal, which reduced distances between Europe and Oriental countries. Hypolite SeaBird, who since 1851 had provided coal in Alexandria, was immediately a supporter of this new waterway. In 1865 he supplied coal to the company in charge of the digging, and in 1869 — on the very same day of the inauguration — he opened an office in Port Said.
In addition to ship chandling, the Egyptian branch of the Group offered ship owners the full range of maritime services. In 1975 a subsidiary specialised in ship agency was created: SeaBird Services Maritimes. SeaBird Marine Services was formally established in 1981 at Port of Suez as Ship Chandler, General Ship Supplier and Suez Canal Transit Ship Agent.
Suez Canal Dry Docks
SeaBird has long-standing experience with the Suez Canal Dry Docks, providing a full range of repair and maintenance services for vessels undergoing dry-docking in the Canal zone. Related reading:
About SeaBird Marine Services — 45 Years of Maritime Excellence in Egypt
SeaBird Marine Services was founded in 1981 at the Port of Suez as a ship chandler, general ship supplier and Suez Canal transit agent. Over the following four-and-a-half decades, we have grown into one of the largest and most respected maritime service companies in Egypt and the wider Middle East, serving vessels from every corner of the world and building lasting relationships with leading shipping companies, tanker operators, container lines and offshore organisations.
Our Heritage
SeaBird's origins are deeply rooted in the maritime heritage of Port Said — a city synonymous with global shipping since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Our founding team brought together expertise in ship chandling, port agency and Suez Canal operations, creating a service model focused on reliability, transparency and technical competence. From our earliest years, our guiding principle has been: "Your Reliable Friends Allover Egypt's Ports."
Growth & Milestones
- 1981 — SeaBird Marine Services established at Port of Suez as ship chandler and transit agent
- 1990s — Expanded operations to Port Said; opened second office and warehouse at the northern canal entrance
- Early 2000s — ISO 9001:2000 certification achieved through Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
- 2000s — Membership in IMPA, ISSA and BIMCO formalised; expanded freight forwarding and crew management divisions
- 2015 — Adapted operations to serve vessels on the New Suez Canal (expanded parallel channel)
- 2026 — Over 7,500 vessels served, 480+ global clients, 45+ years of continuous operation
Our Credentials & Memberships
- ISO 9001 Certified — Det Norske Veritas (DNV) under RVA Accreditation C024
- IMPA Member — International Marine Purchasing Association
- ISSA Member — International Ship Suppliers Association
- BIMCO Member — Baltic and International Maritime Council
- Member — American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
- Member — German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Egypt–Cairo)