27 Alexandria – Cairo Desert Road

Our History

Our history began in 1975 when Captain Mohamed Sharaf founded the European Agencies and Maritime Works company, which started its mission focused on servicing and repairing ships docked at Egyptian ports. From the very first project, SHARAF has sought to deliver its products and services in the most professional, reliable manner. Over 45 years we have introduced new products and services in many important areas of the industry including Marine Personal Safety, Rescue Equipment, Firefighting Systems and Equipment, Life Saving Appliances and RIB boats.

Cool Timeline

1975
January 1

1975

– Company Establishment
– Life Raft Service Provision
– First service station recognized in Egypt and MENA Region
– opening Alexandria Bahary Office
– The first accreditation certificate for Alexandria branch from DSB – VIKING

1976
January 2

1976

– Servicing Fire Fighting Systems and Equipment

– International and Local Accreditation (LLOYDs)

1977
January 1

1977

– Opening Suez Branch
– The first accreditation certificate for Suez branch from BRIELLE – VIKING – DUNLOP

1980
January 1

1980

– The first accreditation certificate for Portsaid branch from DSB – VIKING – RFD
– Introducing Hydro Testing, Gas Refilling, and air compressors

1983
January 1

1983

– Opening Port said branch

1985
January 4

1985

– Manufacturing own branded safety items and life raft accessories

– Manufacturing own brand of life rafts

2000
January 5

2000

– Designing, and installing marine fire fighting system.

2006
January 1

2006

– Servicing lifeboats

2011
January 1

2011

– Expanding and gaining more international accreditation
– Continued expansion of the operation and enhancement of international accreditation

2016
January 1

2016

– Adding new services stations and covering all Egypt ports
– Completed of service station expansion program to cover all Egyptian ports

Leading the market since 1975

Sharaf Corporation established itself servicing life rafts, through the local authority approval, it is now recognized by international manufacturers and IACS members in Egypt as the only fully approved service station in the Middle East.