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Marine supply

Practical guidance on inspections, testing and compliance, and news from our team.

Pilot Ladder

Ensuring Safe Boarding at Sea: The Importance of a Quality Pilot LadderWhen it comes to safe marine operations, the pilot ladder plays a crucial role in facilitating the transfer of personnel between ships and shore...

Mooring Winch

How a mooring winch works on a ship: electric vs hydraulic winches, drum, warping head and band brake, brake holding tests and maintenance. Mooring winch repair across UAE ports.

Anchor Capstan

What is a capstan on a ship? How anchor and mooring capstans work, vertical vs horizontal types, main parts, maintenance checks and common faults. Capstan service across UAE ports.

Fairlead

What is a fairlead on a ship? Roller, universal and Panama fairleads explained, how they guide mooring lines without chafe, and what to check during inspection and maintenance.

Smit Bracket

What is a Smit bracket? The heavy towing bracket on a ship's forecastle used to secure a towing chain or emergency towing arrangement quickly and safely. Supply, fitting and inspection.

24/7 support

Vessel due for survey, inspection or repair? Our technicians attend at every major UAE port and anchorage, around the clock.

  • Class-approved service station IACS
  • Quality management ISO 9001
  • Lifeboat flag-state provider Panama
  • Attendance 24/7