The Moloobhoy Group is a historic maritime organization headquartered in Mumbai, India, with a significant operational footprint extending into the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1905, the company has a lineage spanning over a century, evolving from its early origins in the ship breaking and ship chandling trades into a diversified provider of marine technical services, equipment distribution, and specialized training. It remains a closely held, family-owned enterprise, currently managed by its fourth generation, maintaining a continuity of leadership that has overseen its transition from a local supplier to an international maritime solutions provider.
Historically, the enterprise began by dismantling vessels and trading scrap metal before pivoting toward ship chandling—the supply of essential stores to ships. Over the decades, this focus shifted significantly toward technical competence and regulatory safety. Today, the organization is recognized primarily for its expertise in marine electronics (navigation and communication) and life-saving infrastructure. The group functions as a prominent distributor and service partner for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), supplying complex bridge systems such as radar, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), satellite communications, and Voyage Data Recorders.
Beyond hardware sales, the Moloobhoy Group operates a robust service division capable of executing radio surveys, gyro overhauls, and equipment installations. Its safety division is equally critical, handling the supply and servicing of liferafts, lifeboats, pyrotechnics, and fire-fighting appliances. To support these activities, the company maintains approved service stations that inspect and certify gear in compliance with strict international maritime regulations.
Geographically, the firm maintains a vast network of branches covering major ports along the entire Indian coastline, ensuring rapid logistical support for vessels calling at Indian harbors. In recent years, the group expanded its direct presence to the Middle East, establishing facilities in Fujairah and Dubai to serve the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This infrastructure allows the company to support merchant vessels, naval fleets, and offshore oil and gas clients with critical maintenance and training services, including simulator-based courses for seafarers to ensure operational competence on modern bridge equipment.
