Posts by Lucy Speed
Why is everyone talking about the new SMIDS Pro?
What is SMIDS? SMIDS stands for Ships Movement Information Display System. AMI Marine launched the SMIDS Legacy system (SYS-0053) back in the early 1990’s. It quickly became a best-seller, with Saudi Aramco being our first customer, after they decommissioned their Doppler Docking Systems and fitted the SMIDS systems. This SDME system has supported masters and…
Read MoreData recording for all vessel types and sizes!
Why you need a Mini Data Recorder. We all know the strict IMO regulations for large vessels and VDRs, but there are none for vessels under 3000GRT—why? It seems ridiculous, considering the value of workboats and other small watercraft, and it is even more important when these vessels are owned and operated by smaller companies.…
Read MoreGoodbye and words in Honour of Robin Grigg
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Chief Technical Officer, colleague and friend Robin Grigg. After 15 months of treatment, and with a good quality of life since his diagnosis, Robin died of stage 4 cancer on Tuesday morning, 11th February 2025. As we come to terms with the loss…
Read MoreX2 VDR & S-VDR!
Trusted by commercial and naval vessel managers, crew and service engineers alike, this no-nonsense X2 system is designed to be a fit-and-forget installation, allowing the crew to focus on operations and not service callouts! The X2 is a solid-state, high-performance data recording system which is user-friendly and intuitive. It also offers dependable reliability and is…
Read MoreEnd of year-round up 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, now is an excellent time to reflect and evaluate the last 12 months. This past year has been a combination of both highs and lows, with challenges and accomplishments. Our continuous resilience, passion, and determination in overcoming these challenges only demonstrates our extraordinary team spirit! New Products This year,…
Read MoreTester Tools for your fleet
AMI Marine is a leading manufacturer of Maritime NMEA and Beacon testing tools. Our X300 is our best-selling product of all time, with 1000s sold. Typically, these devices are procured by vessel fleet managers and utilised by service companies that board ships to carry out vital maintenance on Bridge and Navigation equipment. But did you…
Read MoreWorkboats and Small Vessel Solutions!
Workboats are crucial in various industries and communities, providing essential services that keep economies moving and support everyday life. These vessels are used for multiple tasks, ranging from emergency services, fishing, open water/Port logistics, and Marine Construction all the way to towing and salvage. Essentially, workboats are indispensable to various sectors, fostering economic growth, supporting…
Read MoreSouth American Trip!
Our UK Technical Manager, Oliver Pegrum (Ollie), is back from a jam-packed but exciting trip to South America. He first visited Colombia to complete 13 installations of our best-selling Mini Data Recorder, otherwise known as the X-VHFR. His trip took him from the beautiful city of Santa Marta all the way down to Buenaventura. The…
Read MoreSMM 2024 – The Roundup!
Last month, we enjoyed SMM 2024 in Hamburg, the biennial event for the commercial maritime industry. We wanted to attend to ensure that the industry sees us as an ever-present player despite our normally being rather understated! This exhibition event is our favourite, as it’s attended by all the right people, ensuring good networking…
Read MoreFraud Emails & Fake invoice requests
Please be advised! We want to issue information today in light of another customer’s email account being hacked this week. The payment that was intended for AMI Marine Limited was re-directed to a fraudulent bank account, also in the name of “AMI Marine”. Please kindly note that AMI Marine Limited only deals financially with the…
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