Marine Electronics

Keeping East Africa's Waters Connected and Safe

The Indian Ocean is one of the world's most active shipping corridors. Every day, vessels of all sizes — commercial cargo ships, fishing fleets, offshore craft, and passenger ferries — transit the waters off Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Somalia. What keeps these vessels safe, connected, and compliant is not chance. It is precise, certified marine electronics — properly installed, maintained, and tested.

At Transocean Marine Surveyors E.A. Ltd, that is exactly what we do. Based in Mombasa, we are East Africa's trusted specialist in marine electronics, serving the maritime community with a depth of expertise that spans sales, installation, maintenance, certification, and 24/7 technical support.

What We Offer: A Complete Marine Electronics Solution

We are a one-stop shop for vessel owners, fleet managers, port operators, and shipping companies who need reliable electronic systems at sea. Our services cover the full lifecycle — from selecting the right equipment for your vessel to keeping it running at peak performance year after year.

1. GMDSS Equipment Supply, Installation & Maintenance

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is not optional — it is an IMO-mandated requirement for all vessels operating in international waters. Non-compliance puts crew at risk and vessels out of service.

Transocean Marine Surveyors is your authorised GMDSS partner in East Africa. We supply, install, and service the full range of GMDSS equipment, including:

• MF/HF and VHF DSC radios
• NAVTEX receivers
• Satellite EPIRBs and SARTs
• Inmarsat and Iridium satellite terminals

We also offer Shore Base Maintenance Contracts on GMDSS equipment, ensuring your vessel's safety communications are always in class-compliant condition as per IMO regulations. And we supply GMDSS Radio Log Books — a mandatory documentation requirement for all covered vessels.

2. EPIRB Testing & Certification

An Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that hasn't been tested is an EPIRB you cannot trust in a real emergency.

Transocean Marine Surveyors carries out EPIRB testing and issues official certificates. Our certified testing procedures ensure your distress beacon will activate, transmit, and be detected by search-and-rescue services when it matters most. We handle the paperwork and give you the certificate your classification society and port state require.

3. Navigation Systems

Safe navigation depends on accurate, well-maintained electronics. We sell and support all major brands across the full navigation stack:

• Radars — Target detection, anti-collision, ARPA-capable systems
• Echo Sounders / Fish Finders — Critical for both safety and commercial fishing operations
• GPS & Chart Plotters — Including C-MAP electronic charts and chart plotter systems
• Autopilots — Precision course-keeping for long voyages
• AIS (Automatic Identification Systems) — Class A and B transponders for vessel tracking and traffic awareness
• Voyage Data Recorders (VDR & S-VDR) — Black boxes for commercial vessels as required by SOLAS

Whether your vessel is a 200-metre bulk carrier or a 15-metre coastal fishing boat, our experts help you select the right navigation electronics at the right price.

4. Satellite Communication Systems

Staying connected at sea is no longer a luxury — it is a business requirement and a safety imperative. Transocean Marine Surveyors is a full-service satellite communications provider, offering:

• Satellite hardware supply and installation — Inmarsat, Iridium, VSAT systems
• Airtime and activations — We manage your connectivity contracts directly
• Technical support — Fast remote and on-site diagnosis

We cover the complete satellite journey, from hardware procurement to airtime management, so vessel operators work with a single point of contact instead of chasing multiple vendors.

5. Radio Communication Systems

Our roots are in radio communication, and it remains a core pillar of what we do. We install and maintain:

• VHF Radios — For short-range ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication
• SSB (Single Sideband) Radios — For long-range communication at sea
• Integrated bridge communication systems — Full bridge setups for larger commercial vessels

We also serve the Land Mobile communication market, supplying high-end, top-of-range equipment for coastal and inland operations.

6. Integrated Bridge & Entertainment Systems

Modern vessels increasingly demand integrated solutions — systems where navigation, communication, and onboard management talk to each other. Transocean Marine Surveyors designs and installs:

• Complete integrated bridge systems
• Internal vessel communication networks
• Onboard entertainment systems

We deliver these as turnkey solutions, handling design, supply, installation, and commissioning.

7. Vessel Tracking Systems

For fleet managers and vessel owners, real-time knowledge of where your assets are is invaluable. We supply and support reliable vessel tracking solutions that integrate with existing bridge systems and provide remote fleet visibility for operations teams on shore.

Our Coverage: East Africa and Beyond

Transocean Marine Surveyors has extensive operational experience across:

• Kenya — Our home base, with full service capability from Mombasa
• Tanzania and Zanzibar — Regular service and installations
• Somalia — Technical support operations

We work across port environments, offshore anchorages, and dry-dock facilities — wherever your vessel is, we can reach you.

Why Choose Transocean Marine Surveyors?

We are specialists, not generalists. Every member of our technical team is focused exclusively on marine electronics. That depth of specialisation means faster fault identification, better equipment recommendations, and service you can trust.

We are local with regional reach. Unlike South Africa-headquartered competitors that operate Mombasa as a satellite location, Transocean Marine Surveyors is built from the ground up for the East African maritime environment. We understand the local regulatory landscape, the port protocols, and the practical realities of operating in this region.

We carry major brands. Our relationships with leading marine electronics manufacturers mean our customers access globally proven equipment with local support — without compromise.

We are IMO-compliant. Our GMDSS maintenance contracts, EPIRB certification services, and safety equipment support all align with current IMO regulatory requirements, giving vessel owners confidence during flag state and port state inspections.

We are committed to your schedule. Vessel downtime is money lost. Our team moves with urgency, and our technical support capability is available around the clock for commercial clients on service contracts.

Ready to Talk?

Whether you are outfitting a new vessel, bringing an existing fleet into GMDSS compliance, or need a rapid fault repair in Mombasa — Transocean Marine Surveyors is your call.

📍 Mombasa, Kenya 📞 +254 722 251 598 🌐 www.transoceansurveyors.com

Get in touch today and let our team assess your vessel's electronics needs.

Transocean Marine Surveyors E.A. Ltd — Established in marine electronics sales, installation, and maintenance. Serving Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Somalia.