Marine Sunscreens for Anglo-Eastern Fleet of Bulk Carriers
Solar Solve Marine, a South Shields-based manufacturer of advanced marine sunscreens, has recently secured a significant order from Anglo-Eastern in the UK. The contract covers a new fleet of eight bulk carriers, further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two companies.
These high-performance sun protection systems are widely used across the global shipping industry to improve visibility, reduce glare, and enhance onboard working conditions.
Importance of Glare Control in Modern Shipping
Navigation bridges and control rooms on modern vessels are heavily dependent on electronic systems and visual monitoring. Excessive sunlight and glare can significantly impact readability of screens and increase crew fatigue during long voyages.
To address these challenges, marine sunscreens are installed on ship windows to ensure:
- Reduced solar glare inside navigation areas
- Improved clarity of digital displays and instruments
- Stable and comfortable working conditions
- Enhanced safety during navigation operations
Performance and Technical Advantages
SOLASOLV® marine sunscreens are engineered to deliver high levels of solar protection in demanding marine environments. They are capable of rejecting up to 87% of heat and up to 93% of glare, making them highly effective for operational use.
Key benefits include:
- Significant reduction in eye strain
- Improved readability of navigation systems
- Maintained clear outward visibility
- Lower onboard temperature for crew comfort
These features help reduce fatigue, which is a major contributing factor to human error at sea.
Global Use and Fleet Deployment
Solar Solve Marine has supplied SOLASOLV® systems to vessels, rigs, and cranes of all sizes worldwide. The current Anglo-Eastern order includes multiple bulk carriers, with several vessels already completed and others under final construction at international shipyards.
The installations are part of a coordinated delivery plan to ensure equipment is available at ports prior to vessel arrival.
Industry Trust and Certification
SOLASOLV® products are widely recognized in the marine industry for their reliability and compliance with international standards. They are Type Approved by leading classification societies including Lloyd’s Register, ABS, and DNV-GL.
This certification ensures consistent performance, safety compliance, and suitability for both newbuild and retrofit applications.
Company Statement
According to Solar Solve Marine’s Sales and Marketing Executive, Paul Hopkins, the company is pleased to continue its relationship with Anglo-Eastern, a long-standing global customer.
He noted that while the screens are typically supplied during the newbuild stage, this particular order was managed post-delivery, with equipment supplied to ports worldwide ahead of vessel arrivals to ensure smooth installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are marine sunscreens used for on ships?
They are used to reduce glare and heat inside navigation bridges and control rooms, improving visibility and crew comfort.
2. Why did Anglo-Eastern order marine sunscreens?
To enhance working conditions and safety across a new fleet of bulk carriers by reducing glare and fatigue.
3. Are marine sunscreens suitable for retrofitting?
Yes, they can be installed on both newbuild vessels and existing ships during refit operations.
4. What makes SOLASOLV® marine sunscreens effective?
They provide high levels of heat and glare reduction while maintaining clear outward visibility and compliance with major marine standards.
