Unique Group (UAE)

Unique Group
FormerlyUnique Maritime
TypePrivate
IndustryOffshore services, Subsea engineering
Founded1993
FounderHimanshu Gandhi
Headquarters
Sharjah
,
United Arab Emirates
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Himanshu Gandhi (Chairman)
Giovanni Corbetta (CEO)
ServicesOffshore engineering and subsea services
Number of employees
600+
Websitewww.uniquegroup.com

Unique Group (formerly Unique Maritime) is a UAE-based offshore services and subsea engineering company headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.[1] Founded in 1993 by Himanshu Gandhi, the company provides offshore engineering and subsea services for the offshore energy and marine industries.[2][3][4]

History

Founding and early years

Unique Maritime was founded in Sharjah in 1993 by Himanshu Gandhi.[5][1]

In 2000, the company acquired Hydra Marine, establishing operations in South Africa.[6]

International expansion

In 2009, the company expanded internationally with offices in Aberdeen and Mumbai.[7]

In 2011, the company acquired Seaflex, a manufacturer of buoyancy and airlift bag systems.[8] In 2012, Unique Group acquired Wellube, adding hot-tapping and line-stopping services.[9]

Blue Water Energy invested in Unique Maritime in 2014.[10][11] n 2015, the company acquired GSE Rentals and Oceanwide Safety at Sea and established operations in Singapore and the Netherlands.[12][13][14]

Diversification and rebranding

In 2017, Unique Group introduced medical technology products, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy systems.[15]

In 2018, the company acquired the load-testing equipment company Water Weights.[16]

In 2020, Unique Group acquired the marine division of Western Advance in Australia.[17] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company also introduced a pressure ventilator system for healthcare use in Africa.[18]

In 2022, the company changed its name from Unique Maritime to Unique Group.[1]

In May 2023, Sahil Gandhi became chief executive officer, succeeding company founder Himanshu Gandhi, who became chairman.[19] In July 2026, Giovanni Corbetta succeeded Gandhi as chief executive officer.[20][21]

Recent developments

In 2023, Sahil Gandhi was appointed Chief Executive Officer, while Harry Gandhi assumed the role of Chairman.[22][23]

In May 2024, Unique Group acquired the British subsea engineering company Subsea Innovation from Tekmar Group.[24][25][26]

In 2025, the company was selected to provide technology for Vanguard, a subsea habitat developed by DEEP for ocean research.[27][28]

In 2026, Unique Group opened an in-house calibration laboratory at its Aberdeen office.[29]

Operations

Unique Group provides equipment and engineering services for offshore energy and marine operations. Its operations include offshore surveying, diving systems, unmanned surface vehicles and subsea decommissioning services.[1][4][3][30] The company also develops unmanned surface vehicles for hydrographic and offshore surveying. Its Uni-Cat vessel, introduced in 2019, was later renamed Uni-Max.[31]

The company also develops and manufactures equipment for offshore and subsea operations, including excavation, hydrographic surveying and underwater inspection.[32] Engineering and consulting services are provided through its subsidiary, Subsea Innovation.[33] The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.[1]

Research and development

Unique Group develops technologies for offshore and subsea operations. Its research has focused on unmanned systems, commercial diving equipment and survey technologies.[34] The company manufactures subsea excavation equipment.[35][36][37][30] In 2025, the company introduced two additional unmanned surface vehicle models.[38]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Unique Group's 30-Year Journey in Ocean and Subsea Technology and What Lies Ahead". Energy Focus. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  2. ↑ "Sharjah-Based Unique to Take Offshore Services to the World". Egypt Oil & Gas. 2015-06-27. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  3. 1 2 "Diving Into An Ocean Of Cash". www.forbesafrica.com. 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  4. 1 2 "Meeting challenges under pressure". World Construction Network. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  5. ↑ "50 Indian Power List - 42.Himanshu Gandhi". www.arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  6. ↑ "Unique Maritime acquires Hydra Marine". www.arabianbusiness.com. 2007-04-12. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  7. ↑ Maslin, Elaine (2012-09-26). "Unique pours £3.2m into Aberdeen base upgrade". Energy Voice. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  8. ↑ "Unique Acquires Seaflex". www.hydro-international.com. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  9. ↑ "UMG acquires 100% stake in Unique Wellube FZC". Oil & Gas Middle East. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  10. ↑ "Morgan Lewis advises Blue Water Energy on investment in Unique Maritime Group". Private Equity Wire. 2014-07-17. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  11. ↑ "Blue Water Energy Backs Unique Maritime Group (MENA)". GPCA. 2014-07-15. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  12. ↑ "Unique Group Adds GSE Rentals". Subsea World News. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  13. ↑ "Unique Group completes acquisition". Oil & Gas Middle East. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  14. ↑ Unique Group acquires Oceanwide
  15. ↑ "Unique Group Introduces New Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Facility". Offshore Energy. 2019-07-29. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  16. ↑ "Unique Group Completes Acquisition Of Water Weights". Ocean News & Technology. 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  17. ↑ "Unique Group Names New CEO". Marine Technology News. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  18. ↑ "Unique Group Unveils COVID-19 Pressure Ventilator System for Africa". Sea Technology magazine. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  19. ↑ "Unique Group Names New CEO". OE Digital. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  20. ↑ "Unique Group names Giovanni Corbetta chief executive officer". World Oil. 2026-07-09. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  21. ↑ "Power Moves: Claire Mack heads to SSEN Transmission". Energy Voice. 2026-07-03. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  22. ↑ "Unique Group appoints Sahil Gandhi as CEO". Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  23. ↑ "Sahil Gandhi Takes Over as CEO at Unique Group". Offshore Source. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  24. ↑ "Unique Group Acquires Subsea Innovation". Marine Technology News. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  25. ↑ Thomas, Allister (2024-05-03). "Tekmar sells subsea business to Unique Group". Energy Voice. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  26. ↑ "Unique Group strengthens engineering with Subsea Innovation acquisition". www.worldoil.com. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  27. ↑ "Unique Group, DEEP unveil next-gen subsea habitat for ocean research". www.worldoil.com. 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  28. ↑ "DEEP Partners With Unique Group To Deliver Subsea Human Habitat". 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  29. ↑ "Unique Group opens Aberdeen Calibration Lab". TradeArabia. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  30. 1 2 "Unique Group: One-stop subsea partner in installation & decommissioning". ognnews.com. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  31. ↑ "Vessel Review: Uni-Max – Hybrid survey USV for UAE's Unique Group". Baird Maritime. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  32. ↑ "Unique Group acquires Subsea Innovation to strengthen engineering and consulting expertise". AGCC. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  33. ↑ Chugh, Lucky (2024-05-02). "Unique Group Acquires Subsea Innovation to Strengthen Engineering and Consulting Expertise". Global Energy Network. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  34. ↑ "Unique Group and Seafloor Systems team up to acquire new USV". www.hydro-international.com. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  35. ↑ "Unique Group Expands Global Subsea Mechanical Division With Multi-Million Dollar Investment". Ocean News & Technology. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  36. ↑ "Unique Group Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Expand Subsea Mechanical Division". Marine Technology News. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  37. ↑ "Controlled Mass Flow Excavation for Offshore Projects Sea Technology magazine". Sea Technology magazine. 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  38. ↑ George, Chris (2023-11-28). "Unique Group Broadens Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Portfolio with the Launch of Two New Models Tailored for Diverse Applications". Decom Mission. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
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