AAGE HEMPEL CRAME Marine Electronics

When vessels navigate global shipping routes, communication, navigation, and safety equipment must function without failure — Aage Hempel Crame Marine Electronics has been providing onboard technical services since 1927, across 11 countries and 31 offices worldwide.

Aage Hempel Crame Marine Electronics is a global service provider for communication, navigation, and safety equipment on board vessels. Founded in Denmark in 1927, the company has grown from a small import business into one of the world’s largest maritime service providers. Aage Hempel conducts surveys, installations, maintenance, and replacement of spare parts for communication, navigation, and security equipment on the main maritime routes around the world.

As described on its official website: “Our network of service points was set up to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding client who is looking for professionalism and experience regardless of where he is in the world.” The company operates 31 offices in 11 countries, with a global network of highly qualified technicians certified by the best brands on the market and international classification societies, and provides 24/7 customer service, 365 days a year.

Services: Surveys, Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, and Spare Parts Supply

Aage Hempel offers a complete range of maritime services delivered by experienced professionals to guarantee vessel operation. Services include:

Multi-Brand Repair and Maintenance : Repair and maintenance of all types of navigation and communication equipment on board, with guarantee and reliability for multi-brand equipment. The company’s global network of specialised technicians with extensive training and experience in the main brands on the market and certified by classification societies ensures fast and efficient service.

Technical Surveys : Authorised to carry out technical surveys of VDR-SVDR APT equipment, gyro unit of double gyro systems check-ups, as well as their repairs and maintenance.

GMDSS Radio Surveys : Authorised by the main classification societies to carry out GMDSS radio surveys demanded by the latest IMO regulations, performed by highly qualified technicians.

Spare Parts Supply : Supply of marine electronic equipment and spare parts from the best brands on the market. The company has more than 2 million spare parts in stock across its global warehouses, enabling quick and efficient service delivery and supply of any marine electronics equipment worldwide.

Installation and Commissioning : Highly qualified technicians carry out all types of navigation, communication, and security equipment installations of the main brands on the market. The company also supplies a wide range of equipment from many brands.

Repairs and Retrofits : All kinds of repairs and retrofits of the best brands on the market, performed anywhere in the world. Offices in 11 countries arrange the most convenient port for clients.

Starlink Maritime Service : Authorised reseller of Starlink, the world’s first and largest satellite constellation using a low earth orbit to deliver broadband internet. Starlink maritime service is now global, providing connectivity to the vast majority of the Earth’s oceans and seas.

Aage Hempel offers services for all types of vessels, with maintenance, surveys, spare parts, and installation services available anywhere in the world.

Global Network: 31 Offices in 11 Countries

Aage Hempel operates 31 offices in 11 countries from which it manages services to almost anywhere in the world. The company’s own global network of highly qualified technicians certified by the main international brands and classification societies enables quality service that allows vessels to save time and resources.

Key strategic locations include:

Europe : Denmark (headquarters), Spain (Algeciras, since 1992), Gibraltar (since 1999), Malta (since 2010), Portugal (Lisbon, since 2010), Netherlands (Rotterdam, since 2013), Cyprus (Limassol, since 2019), UK (Charity and Taylor acquisition, 2020, with 6 offices), Greece (Marvel acquisition, 2021, with strong presence in Greek market), and Belgium.

Africa : Morocco (Casablanca, since 2005), Egypt (Alexandria, via Marvel, 2022).

Americas : Panama (Balboa, since 2012).

Asia : Singapore (since 2021, serving Asian customers).

The global network is supported by a customer service available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Authorisations and Certifications: Classification Societies and Brand Approvals

Aage Hempel’s technicians are certified by international classification societies and the main brands on the market. The company is authorised by leading manufacturers and main classification societies. As described on the company’s website: “We guarantee the quality of our service with our network of highly qualified technicians certified by the best brands on the market and international classification societies.”

The company is authorised to carry out technical surveys of VDR-SVDR APT equipment and GMDSS radio surveys demanded by the latest IMO regulations. It is approved by leading manufacturers and main classification societies, providing assurance to shipowners and operators that services meet regulatory and safety requirements. The extensive network of specialized technicians with extensive training and experience in the main brands on the market ensures fast and efficient service delivery.

History: 1927 to Present — From Danish Importer to Global Service Provider

Aage Hempel’s history reflects consistent growth and strategic expansion across the maritime industry:

1927 : Foundation of the company in Denmark. Initial activities were the importation of commodities. Over time, the company expanded into shipping and logistics, primarily between Denmark and the USA, evolving to include mechanical supply and repairs.

1992 : Beginning of business activity in Algeciras, Spain, opening a small office in the port due to the need of Maersk for services in that port.

1999 : Opens its first office in Gibraltar.

2005 : Opens first office in Morocco (Casablanca), one of the largest artificial ports in Morocco and the world, handling more than 21.3 million tons of traffic annually.

2008 : Joins Grupo Arbulu, one of the largest marine electronics and satellite communications groups in the world, representing an important milestone for growth and consolidation.

2010 : Opens office in Malta, one of the largest transhipment and logistics centres in the Mediterranean region with over 30 years experience in the shipping industry. Opens office in Portugal (Lisbon), a strategic site between Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic.

2012 : Opens first office in Panama (Balboa), on the side of the Panama Canal facing the Pacific Ocean — one of the busiest container ports in South America.

2013 : Opens office in the Netherlands (Rotterdam), the largest seaport in Europe and the world’s largest seaport outside of East Asia. Merges with Crame, forming Aage Hempel Crame — representing the consolidation of a new leader in the global naval electronics market service provider, strengthening presence in the national market and boosting international growth.

2019 : Opens office in Cyprus (Limassol), located in the eastern Mediterranean, one of the busiest ports in Mediterranean transit trade.

2020 : Acquires Charity and Taylor, a company with a strong presence in the UK market, with 6 offices in the UK serving all UK ports.

2021 : Acquires 70% of Greek company Marvel, with a large presence on the Greek market. Opens office in Singapore, the second busiest port in the world in terms of total shipping tonnage, to serve Asian customers.

2022 : Marvel (member of Aage Hempel Group) opens an office in Egypt (Alexandria), the main port in Egypt managing more than three quarters of Egyptian foreign trade.

Exhibiting at SMM Hamburg 2026

Aage Hempel Crame Marine Electronics will exhibit at SMM Hamburg 2026, the world’s leading maritime industry trade fair — a strategic platform for reaching shipowners, shipyards, and maritime service buyers. Learn more about the SMM Hamburg Trade Fair Overview or visit the official SMM Hamburg website.

Frequently Discussed Topics Regarding Aage Hempel Crame Marine Electronics

• What is Aage Hempel Crame’s core business?
  Aage Hempel Crame provides surveys, installations, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts supply for communication, navigation, and safety equipment on vessels worldwide.
• When was Aage Hempel founded?
  The company was founded in Denmark in 1927, initially as an import business, later expanding into shipping and logistics.
• How many offices does Aage Hempel operate?
  31 offices in 11 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia.
• What services does Aage Hempel offer?
  Multi-brand repair and maintenance, technical surveys (VDR-SVDR, gyro systems), GMDSS radio surveys (IMO regulations), spare parts supply (2 million+ items in stock), installation and commissioning, repairs and retrofits, and Starlink maritime connectivity services.
• What certifications does Aage Hempel hold?
  Technicians are certified by international classification societies and the main brands on the market. The company is authorised to carry out VDR-SVDR and GMDSS surveys required by IMO regulations.
• What is the Starlink maritime service?
  Aage Hempel is an authorised reseller of Starlink, providing global broadband internet connectivity to vessels via low earth orbit satellite constellation.
• How can a maritime buyer connect with Aage Hempel?
  Professional inquiries should be directed through Aage Hempel’s official B2B channels on its website https://www.aagehempel.com/ or by connecting with the team at SMM Hamburg 2026.