Mohamed Basheer Padiyath Safety Services: A Global Safety Visionary
Mohamed Basheer Padiyath Safety Services represents excellence, innovation, and leadership in the field of safety engineering. Recognized as one of the most successful Malayali entrepreneurs in the Middle East, Mr. Mohamed Basheer Padiyath is the Chairman of Safety Audit Services, a globally respected safety solutions group.
Formation of Safety Services Group
The Safety Services Group was established in 1993 through the strategic merger of:
- Safety Marine Services – Sharjah, UAE
- Safety Audit Services – United Kingdom
- Safety Technical Services Company Ltd. – Sultanate of Oman
The Group was formed to meet the rapidly growing demand for safety equipment, inspection, certification, and services across the Middle East and Africa.
Global Presence and Certifications
Under the leadership of Mohamed Basheer Padiyath Safety Services, the Group expanded operations across:
- Middle East
- Europe
- China
- India
- Far East
The Group holds ISO Certification and is a proud member of:
- Lifting Equipment Engineers’ Association (LEEA), UK
- First Aid Association, UK
Group Companies and Workforce
Today, the Safety Services Group comprises:
- Safety Technical Services Est. – Abu Dhabi
- Seatronix Marine Services – Dubai
- Safety Marine Equipment – Dubai
- Al Hadidi Marine Equipment – Sharjah
With over 50 professionals from 15 nationalities, the Group is known for its cosmopolitan workforce, technical expertise, and reliable service delivery.
Engineering Excellence and Infrastructure
The Group’s engineers possess decades of experience in:
- Crane testing
- Lifting equipment certification
- Compliance with UAE Federal Law
- International safety standards
The Sharjah Head Office operates from a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, equipped with a 100-tonne tensile test bed. Plans are underway to install an 800-tonne test bed as part of the expansion program.
Product Manufacturing and Specialised Solutions
The Group operates advanced in-house manufacturing facilities for:
- Belt slings (up to 4-ply, 48 inches wide)
- Steel wire rope slings (1.5 mm to 115 mm diameter)
- Steel swage socket slings (first in the Middle East)
Other products include:
- Chain slings & fittings
- Shackles, anchors & anchor chains
- Cargo & safety nets
- Pilot ladders, synthetic ropes & mooring tails
- Fire extinguishers & breathing apparatus
Marine Electronics, Oil & Gas Divisions
The Marine Electronics Division supplies and services:
- Radar systems
- GPS
- Gyro compass
- VHF & SSB radios
The Oil & Gas Division, launched in 1989, provides pipeline and valve solutions and has successfully executed projects across the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman.
Lifting, Fire & Safety, and Hiring Divisions
The Group’s diversified divisions include:
- Lifting Division: Wire ropes, chains, nets, ladders, slings
- Fire & Safety Division: PPE, gas suits, harnesses
- Hiring Division: Lifting gears up to 1000 tons, winches, cooling systems, rigging equipment
Training and Consulting Services
Safety Services Group conducts certified training programs in:
- First Aid
- H2S Safety
- Fire Fighting
- HSE Awareness
- Crane & Forklift Operations
- Slinging & Rigging
Consulting services include:
- Safety auditing
- H2S supervision
- Safety officers and surveys
Personal Life and Social Contributions
A native of Kalpanchery near Tirur, Malappuram, Mr. Mohamed Basheer began his career with Emirates Safety Services, Abu Dhabi.
He is deeply involved in social service and charity and has served as:
- Chairman – MPCC (Malabar Pravasi Coordinate Committee)
- President – Team Tirur, UAE
- President – Oruma, Kalpanchery
Family Background
Hailing from Padiyath Gulminar, Malappuram, Mohamed Basheer is married to Meharban. The couple is blessed with four children:
- Gulnar Basheer
- Gulmerah Basheer
- Gulzar Basheer
- Gulzam Basheer
Conclusion
With a strong global footprint and unwavering commitment to safety, Mohamed Basheer Padiyath Safety Services stands as a benchmark in safety engineering, industrial services, and ethical entrepreneurship.
