When a ship manager, procurement team, or marine reseller evaluates a marine blind supplier, the most important question is not what the supplier says about themselves. It is what...
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In 1975, a specialist company was established in South Shields on the River Tyne with a focus on developing solar protection solutions for the maritime industry. Fifty years later,...
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Passenger ferries operate on some of the most demanding navigation routes in the world. The English Channel, the North Sea, and the busy coastal routes of Northern Europe see...
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Marine resellers and ship chandlers are judged by the product and service their customers receive, even when manufacture takes place elsewhere. That makes the supplier relationship a commercial issue,...
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A reseller can negotiate a good buying price and still lose margin on the order. The difference is often created after purchase through incorrect products, urgent shipping, replacement work,...
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A marine anti-glare blind can appear to be a straightforward item to purchase. In practice, the correct solution depends on where it will be used, the visibility required, the...
Read More ⟶A lower product price can be attractive when vessel budgets are under pressure. The problem is not choosing a competitively priced marine blind. The problem is treating the purchase...
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Why the Country of Manufacture Matters in Marine Safety Supply For most product categories, where something is made is a matter of preference. For safety-critical marine equipment specified at...
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The Right Product for a Navigation Bridge Is Not Always Obvious Procurement managers, shipbuilders, vessel owners and fleet operators specifying anti-glare blinds for navigation bridge windows face a genuine...
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This is a question that vessel owners, ship managers, and procurement teams ask more often than might be expected, particularly when replacing navigation bridge window fittings or outfitting a...
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