About Us
Standing Tide was founded by Sansu Marine and Jetty Light as a joint venture to address the growing need for dependable, qualified crew support for U.S.-flagged vessels. Built on decades of combined industry experience, our team is made up of maritime professionals who understand the operational, regulatory, and logistical challenges of vessel staffing. From commercial towing and offshore supply to research and expeditionary vessels, we provide tailored crewing solutions that prioritize compliance, reliability, and performance. Standing Tide exists to streamline the crewing process and deliver mission-ready personnel—wherever and whenever they’re needed.
About the Founding Partners
Standing Tide is proudly backed by Sansu Marine and JettyLight—two industry leaders with deep expertise in maritime operations, vessel management, and workforce solutions.
About – Sansu Marine
Sansu Marine is a maritime operations and logistics company specializing in vessel procurement, chartering, and technical management for commercial, government, and defense clients. With a focus on reliability, compliance, and mission execution, Sansu supports a wide range of projects—from USV deployment and research operations to disaster response and security missions. As a founding partner of StandingTide, Sansu brings deep operational experience and a nationwide maritime network to help deliver dependable crewing solutions across the U.S. fleet.
About – Jetty Light
JettyLight is a maritime consulting and operations firm specializing in business acquisition, government manning, and strategic management services across the commercial maritime sector. Founded by Coast Guard veteran Jim Andrews, JettyLight brings deep operational expertise and leadership rooted in decades of experience across military, harbor services, and offshore operations. The firm provides tailored solutions in crewing, compliance, and vessel management while also supporting maritime-related ventures through hands-on consulting and ownership. As a founding partner of StandingTide, JettyLight plays a key role in shaping dependable, mission-focused crewing solutions for U.S.-flagged vessels.