SafetyatSea started trading in 1999 as a University spin-off company to support the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement in the North of Europe. The company soon established itself as the commercial arm of the Ship Stability Research Centre (SSRC, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow).

In 2002, and after completing stability upgrades for more than 65 ferries across Northern Europe, SafetyatSea expanded its commercial activities into ship design and consulting marine engineering.

In January 2003 SafetyatSea obtained ISO 9001:2000 for QA accreditation and in March 2004 the company obtained TickIT for Software.

In April 2005, SafetyatSea moved to its own premises in Glasgow City Centre. A few months later a site office in Gdynia (Poland) was set up to support growing activities in Glasgow.

At the end of 2007, the company employed 17 permanent staff and a number of part time and independent consultants. Currently, all members of the management team are shareholders in the company.