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Transocean Coatings - Combined strength in protection

Transocean Coatings manufacture and supply anti-fouling, anti-corrosives and other coatings for commercial ships, pleasure crafts and steel structures onshore as well as offshore, Since 1959.

The Transocean Coatings association has member companies in 20 countries who export to over 80 countries worldwide. Our joint research and development is coordinated from the central office in The Netherlands. Our wide range of products includes certified zinc-silicate shop-primers, water ballast tank coatings, anti-fouling and fouling release coatings.

Manufacturing takes place using stringent formulation control. Whether a product is supplied in Africa, Asia, Europe, The Americas or Oceania, the quality is guaranteed to be identical.

Local service assures quick delivery of factory-fresh products at competitive prices.

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Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure is a global leader in the safe, efficient transfer of LNG and other critical fuels. With over 50 years of LNG experience and three decades in marine electronics, we combine deep engineering expertise with advanced digital technologies to support the world’s most demanding operations. Our portfolio includes the industry‑standard Ship Shore Link, complete LNG and gas‑transfer systems made of Quick Connect/Disconnect Couplers (QCDC), cryogenic hoses, Emergency Release Couplings (ERC), and related ancillaries, as well as the TSX5 shaft power meter and our latest Ship Performance Monitor system. Beyond equipment, we offer an integrated approach covering operational optimization, life‑cycle service, and specialized crew training to ensure long‑term resilience, better decision‑making, and measurable efficiency gains across fleets and terminals.

TRIBOMAR focuses on manufacturing devices that enable fast, clean and repeatable onboard testing and excels in the determination of base number (TBN/BN), iron (Fe), and water-in-oil (WiO) concentrations. We offer water test kits and treatments to ensure onboard water quality.

SHIP SAFETY GROUP is service provider for inspections of life-saving appliances (LSA) and firefighting equipment (FFE). We operate with our own team and offer lump-sum pricing including travel costs. Our technicians attend vessels worldwide.

SUNSHIP ELECTRONICS is a worldwide operating service provider for maritime navigation and communication electronics. Maintenance services such as Radio Surveys, VDR Annual Performance Tests (APT) or Gyro Compass Overhauls. Service and repair for Radar Systems, ECDIS, GPS, MF/HF and other equipment incl. spare parts for example Magnetrons, EPIRBs, Batteries, SARTs, VHFs.

Trident Maritime is an independent ship management company providing full-scope Technical Management, Crew Management and Manning services for tanker and dry fleets.
Our technical department ensures safe, compliant and cost-efficient vessel operation with full ISM/ISPS/MLC implementation, planned maintenance, budgeting, OPEX control and transparent reporting.
Crewing is supported by a strong officer and ratings base and a dedicated recruitment team handling documentation, certification, travel and vessel-specific training.
We deliver reliable ship operation, predictable costs and fast response to owners and operators across global trades.