Based in Busan, the maritime capital of South Korea, Korea Marine Service (often referred to by its acronym KOMAS) operates as a comprehensive marine supply and logistics partner for the global shipping industry. Since its establishment in 1989, the company has developed a dual specialization, functioning both as a technical supplier of ship machinery and as a port agency service provider. Its strategic location near Korea’s major ports and industrial complexes allows the firm to act as a vital link between domestic equipment manufacturers and international vessel operators, ensuring that merchant fleets maintain operational readiness through reliable access to critical components.
The company’s core business focuses on the procurement and distribution of technical spare parts. It specializes in sourcing genuine and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components for a wide range of marine applications, including main and auxiliary diesel engines, air compressors, purifiers, and pumps. Beyond simple distribution, Korea Marine Service serves as an authorized commercial agent for various Korean marine machinery manufacturers. This agency role enables the company to facilitate the direct export of specialized parts from the factory line to shipowners and management companies worldwide, covering both active vessels and those undergoing dry-docking repairs.
Complementing its technical capabilities, the organization manages a robust logistics and port agency division. It provides full husbandry services for vessels calling at South Korean ports, handling complex tasks such as customs clearance, crew changes, and in-port vessel repairs. The company operates its own bonded warehousing facilities, which allow for the consolidation and safe storage of transit cargoes. This infrastructure is particularly relevant for newbuilding projects, where the company coordinates the massive logistical undertaking of supplying initial stores—ranging from deck equipment to cabin supplies—to newly constructed ships before their delivery.
Furthermore, the enterprise supplies general provisions and bonded stores, delivering food, duty-free goods, and consumables to ships at anchor or berth. By integrating technical engineering support with essential port services and supply chain management, Korea Marine Service delivers a holistic support system that addresses the diverse maintenance and operational needs of the offshore and merchant marine sectors.
