About Us Products Service Certifications News Jobs Contact Us Latest News from SES Read about our company news, product news and press coverage here. Check back regularly for updates. SES Acquires TSA Communications Ltd (July 2012) Ships Electronic Services (SES) has announced the acquisition of TSA Communications Ltd of Birkenhead, providing the company with a West Coast base adjacent to the Liverpool docks. The office will be called SES Liverpool and joins the 7 other SES facilities around the UK to create a national network of maritime electronics service centres at major UK ports. SES Liverpool will continue to foster long established relationships with TSA’s many high profile customers and will now be able to expand the services offered with its many distributorships and service partners. TSA Managing Director, John Williamson said, “We are delighted that this acquisition has been successful. As SES Liverpool we can now offer our customers an even wider selection of products and equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers. With the professional SES engineering team offering a comprehensive installation, service and warranty facility, our customers in the Liverpool Docks region can be assured of a high-quality response whatever their electronic equipment needs”. Stephen Roper, Managing Director of SES commented, “As SES continues to expand its customer base it is important for us to provide on-the-spot engineering and supply facilities throughout the UK. The opportunity to acquire TSA presented a great opportunity for us to gain representation in this vibrant area of the maritime industry. We are now able to service shipping operators wherever they are located in the UK, quickly and efficiently.” In addition to being one of the UK’s Service Depot Partners for Raytheon Anschuetz , SES is also the sole Onboard Service Centre for Thrane & Thrane, including the SAILOR range of GMDSS products. SES is a UK dealer and service partner for Clear Com, Furuno, Jotron, Kelvin Hughes, KVH, Naval, Rutter, SAM Electronics, Netwave, Danilec, Transas, and Vingtor. SES Supplies Worlds First Hybrid Ferries (June 2012) Ships Electronic Services (SES), a leading supplier of marine electronics equipment, has announced that the company has been awarded a £375,000 contract to supply all the navigation and communications equipment for two new Hybrid Ferries building at Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow for Caledonian Marine Assets. These will be the world’s first hybrid diesel electric Ro Ro vehicle and passenger ferries to enter service and will be operating the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service from spring 2013. The green technology will be incorporated throughout the ships, supplying a minimum of 20% of the energy consumed on board. SES has a long standing relationship with Fergusons, supplying and installing electronic and communication equipment for a number of the yards projects. Richard Dean, Managing Director of Ferguson Shipbuilders commented, “These are important vessels for the yard and show Scottish ship building at the forefront of green technology, substantially reducing fuel usage and emissions. We are delighted to be working once again with SES who have provided exceptional service to the yard over the years.” Director of SES, Colin Anderson based at the company’s Grangemouth offices, said “We are proud to be associated with Fergusons and this world first. This is the latest in a line of contracts won by us for major commercial projects. We represent some of the industry’s largest electronic manufacturers, providing us with the ability to specify exactly what our customers require to create a reliable and cost effective electronics and communications solution. We also have service centres around the UK coastline, a 24 hour helpline and engineers capable of travelling globally to provide our customers with the best service wherever they operate.” SES will be fitting a full specification of electronics on the hybrid ferries including Furuno Radars and Transas ECDIS. A complex double ended heading system from Raytheon Anschuetz will be installed enabling all the headings to the AIS, ECDIS and Autopilot to be changed 180 degrees, along with all the navigation lights, at the touch of a single switch. They will also be supplying the Autopilot system which utilises their extensive interfacing knowledge with the Voith Schneider drive units. SES will be exhibiting at the Seawork Exhibition in Southampton on stand B7. Image: SES Hybrid Ferries. Ships Electronic Services Wins Innovation Award For Anti-Piracy Communications Solution (February 2012) Ships Electronic Services (SES), a market leader in maritime communication and navigation electronics has won the 2011 Applied Satellite Engineering (ASE) Innovation Award. The award was presented to Peter Merchant, Technical Support Co-ordinator for SES by the International Managing Director of ASE, Ken Coffey, for his innovative contribution to the installation of the ASE Citadel Satellite Communication Solution. This was the first time that someone outside of ASE has been presented with the award. SES was tasked by a major commercial customer to tailor a secure communications solution that could be utilised on a vessel in the event of a pirate attack. Combining his knowledge of the customer’s vessels and sourcing an appropriate ASE secure system, Merchant worked closely with Coffey and his technical team to produce a specific Citadel Communications system required for anti-piracy. The final system incorporated easy installation, global coverage which included voice data and SMS, a small antenna profile and multiple phone lines from one system. After being presented with the award, Merchant commented: “I’m delighted to accept this award in recognition of the input we had in the ASE Citadel Satellite Communication System and pleased that the final solution met our customer’s requirements. SES’s contribution made the ASE system viable for anti-piracy use but this could not have been achieved without the positive and enthusiastic attitude of the ASE team who helped enormously to meet the end user requirements.” Managing Director of SES Stephen Roper said “This award highlights Ships Electronic Services ability to create innovative solutions by listening to the needs of our customers and understanding their necessary requirements. We have an excellent, highly experienced team of technicians and engineers, including Peter, who continually work at sourcing the best solutions for our wide range of customers”. “The citadel is proving to be an extremely effective method in thwarting marine piracy and the incorporation of this method on ships has steadily increased in recent years” Coffey commented. “NATO guidelines published last year state they will only respond to an act of piracy if the crew is gathered inside the citadel and if they have a satellite phone with an open line. Working with SES, we have developed a solution that also incorporates GPS, so the exact location of the ship can be pinpointed. Peter’s solutions were invaluable in creating this highly innovative system and we are thrilled that we can acknowledge this with the award”. Image: L-R, Stephen Roper, Peter Merchant and Ken Coffey. Image: Stephen Roper. Ships Electronic Services Complete Contract With BP Shipping (August 2011) Ships Electronic Services (SES), a market leader in maritime communication and navigation electronics has completed a contract with BP Shipping to supply 25 ships with Thrane and Thrane’s Fleetbroadband 250 systems. The upgrade sees BP using the economical Fleetbroadband as a replacement for the now obsolete Inmarsat B systems. The upgrade installation took place all over the world during short-term docking for Engine Room upgrades, usually at very short notice. Due to frequent interaction and co-operation between SES and BP Shipping, the installations were completed on schedule. The final system recently left the SES Grangemouth facility ready for shipping to the BP vessel British Cormorant. Bob Ball, Electrical Superintendent for BP Shipping commented: “We have worked with SES as our supplier for many systems, including the Fleetbroadband upgrades for a number of years. We believe this to be an economical solution with technical back-up and after sales service.” Colin Anderson, a Director of SES said: “We are delighted that BP Shipping has once again chosen SES as their leading supplier of communication equipment. Both in the past and recently with the upgrade to the Thrane and Thrane’s Fleetbroadband systems, we have provided continual technical support for the entire BP fleet. This recent contract proves that SES’s reputation for excellent customer service and cost effective solutions continues to stand.” SES is a market leader with 35 years’ experience in supplying, installing and maintaining maritime communication and navigation electronics, operating from six strategic sites in the UK. Ships Electronic Services Display Maritime Electronics At Offshore Europe : Stand ID58 (August 2011) Ships Electronic Services (SES), one of the market leaders in maritime communication and navigation electronics, will display its extensive range of products at this year’s Offshore Europe exhibition in Aberdeen. Having recently been appointed as the first dedicated maritime partner in the world for Clear-Com, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, Offshore Europe provides an excellent platform for SES to showcase their wireless and wired intercom systems to the marine industry. Other Clear-Com product lines that SES will focus on include FreeSpeak® and Tempest® wireless systems, as well as the Clear-Com Encore™ Partyline and Eclipse® digital matrix systems. Dan Muchmore, Clear-Com’s Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, will be attending the exhibition to answer any technical queries regarding the breadth of products. Muchmore commented, “Clear-Com is already well established in many commercial markets, so we are looking at Offshore Europe as an opportunity to further engage our range of products within the marine industry. This market is incredibly important to Clear-Com and in order for us to service it well, it is essential to speak directly to other industry experts.” In addition to Clear-Com’s range, SES will also exhibit a number of other products including hazardous CCTV, public address, intercom, communication and navigational systems. Simon Wood, Director of SES said: “This is the second time we have exhibited at Offshore Europe and we are delighted to be displaying our extensive array of maritime electronics. The show gives us the chance to highlight our reputation as a company that offers professional advice as well as excellent customer service throughout the world.” For more information about Ships Electronic Services and its products, please visit www.ses-marine.com or visit stand number ID58 at the Offshore Europe exhibition from the 6th – 8th September in Aberdeen. Ships Electronic Services Expand Engineering Team With Apprentices (August 2011) Ships Electronic Services (SES), a market leader in maritime communication and navigation electronics have taken the positive step of taking on new apprentices to add to their growing team of professional qualified electronic engineers. Managing Director of SES, Stephen Roper commented: “We found from previous experience that trainees are keen to learn and are highly motivated individuals that bring fresh ideas to the company. As an enlightened employer, we believe in investing for the future of both the individual trainee and for the company. We take great pleasure in giving young people the chance to progress.” Trainees gain invaluable first-hand experience by being trained on site by a highly qualified engineer for the majority of their apprenticeship while continuing with their studies once a week at college. Charles Warwick, who began his apprenticeship with SES last year, is based at the Grimsby site and currently studying for an HNC in electrical and electronic engineering. Alex Maloney, another trainee studying for a National Diploma in electronics and electrical engineering started his apprenticeship with SES in July at the Rochester site. SES has previously had successful experiences with apprentices at their Rochester and Grangemouth site. SES is a market leader with 35 years’ experience in supplying, installing and maintaining maritime communication and navigation electronics, operating from six strategic sites in the UK. SES Introduces Clear-Com Intercom Systems To Maritime Market At Seawork 2011: STAND B7 (June 2011) Ships Electronic Services Ltd (SES), a market leader in maritime communication and navigation electronics, has been appointed as the sole UK and offshore maritime distributor for Clear-Com, a global leader in critical voice communication systems. SES will be launching Clear-Com’s wireless and wired intercom systems to the marine industry at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton. Dan Muchmore, Clear-Com Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, commented, “We are vastly experienced in the design and manufacturing of intercom technologies and are looking to further strengthen our commitment to the maritime market. As a leading distributor of maritime communication products and with offices at key ports around the UK, SES was an obvious choice of partner in this market sector. We look forward to working with SES, starting with the Seawork exhibition, to achieve this goal.” While Clear-Com is already well established in other commercial markets, SES will focus exclusively on the commercial shipping sector as well as the growing oil and gas market. The humid environment typically found in maritime applications along with the steel construction of the ship, causes multi-path signal and frequency interference issues for wireless intercoms. However, the unique designs of Clear-Com’s wireless intercom systems help them to operate interference-free, which is essential for ensuring safety on board a large vessel. Those using the devices are free to roam around large vessels without the audio fading or losing communication altogether. Also, a wide range of maritime communication solutions can be found for all requirements and budgets. The main Clear-Com product lines on which SES will focus, include FreeSpeak® and Tempest® wireless systems, as well as the Clear-Com Encore™ Partyline and Eclipse® digital matrix systems. Simon Wood, director of SES, said, “We are delighted to be working with Clear-Com to bring its wireless and wired communication systems to the maritime market. As the sole UK distributor, we aim to set up a strong dealership network and will offer installation services as well as overseeing the warranty of Clear-Com equipment. We have an excellent reputation for customer service and are dedicated to giving support to anyone that invests in Clear-Com products.” Clear-Com wireless and wired systems for ships will be displayed at Seawork alongside other equipment from SES’s extensive range of marine electronics at the Seawork exhibition on Stand B7. Dan Muchmore will also be on the stand to answer any technical enquiries about Clear- Com products. SES at Seawork International in Southampton : STAND B7 (June 2011) SES (Ships Electronic Services Ltd.) will show a range of maritime communication and navigational electronic products from Thrane and Thrane, Zenitel, FLIR, KVH, WamBlee and Uni-Safe. SES is a leading UK supplier of high quality marine electronics to the commercial marine industry and provides service and installation for many of the top manufacturers. The exhibition will run from the 14th - 16th June. SES at Offshore Europe 2011 in Aberdeen : STAND 1D58 (September 2011) SES (Ships Electronic Services Ltd.) will be attending the oil and gas conference and exhibition show in Aberdeen from 6th – 8th September. A wide range of equipment from SES’s extensive range of marine electronics will be on display at stand 1D58. New Training For SES Engineers (September 2010) As a result of Ships Electronic Services (SES) expansion in the Offshore Industry in Scotland, the company has taken an important step for its engineers who will work on Offshore facilities in the future. SES engineers in this sector will now qualify for the RGIT Basic Offshore Induction and Safety Training, a standard requirement of the Offshore and Gas industry. Steve Hirst, is the second SES engineer to have attained the certification, with a third engineer already in the process. The company is now able offer significant Offshore installation, project work, service & maintenance and full vessel or platform site surveys for all marine electronic requirements on these facilities. With a new premises in Aberdeen the company is fast becoming an integral part of this important industry. Managing Director Stephen Roper commented, “Our sites in Grangemouth and Aberdeen are well placed to provide our high standards of service and exceptional expertise in marine electronics to the Offshore industry. However it was essential that any engineers working on these facilities achieved full safety qualifications to be allowed to work on a regular basis. Steve is the second of our engineers to be certified and we are delighted that we are quickly moving forward and expanding our capabilities in this sector of the marine industry.” SES is one of the largest companies in the supply, installation and maintenance of marine electronics for both the commercial and leisure industries, with 6 sites throughout the UK. SES Registers With FPAL (August 2010) Ships Electronic Services (SES) has announced that it has registered with First Point Assessment (FPAL). FPAL is the Oil & Gas supplier management database for the UK, Netherlands and Ireland. FPAL is the key tool used by operators and contractors to identify and select current and potential suppliers when awarding contracts or purchase orders. SES is also one of the few UK electronics companies to be accredited for ISO 9001, displaying its total commitment to quality of service and performance which is outstanding in its field. Managing Director, Stephen Roper commented; “Working within important industries such as Military and Commercial Shipping and Offshore Oil and Gas, it is essential for us to not only display a high standard of service but a consistency in approach to quality. The best way for us to do that is to show that we monitor every step of the process of supply, installation and after sales service to ensure our customer receives the very best product for the application with associated maintenance and service. Our registration with FPAL is a major step in this process which I am confident that our customers in the Oil & Gas industry will welcome.” SES has over 35 years experience in the commercial shipping and offshore industries and is a supply and service centre for many of the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics such as Thrane and Thrane, Raytheon Anschütz and KVH. SES Appointed By Sam Electronics (August 2010) Ships Electronic Services (SES) one of the UK’s leading companies in the supply and service of marine electronics has been appointed by SAM Electronics as a non exclusive Authorised Service Partner for its navigation and communications equipment in the UK. SAM Electronics, based in Germany, is a global provider of a wide range of navigation products from full bridge systems to individual chartplotters, ECDIS and Radar, with integrated communications systems which include the new SAM ConnectNet. Managing Director of SES, Stephen Roper commented, “We are delighted that SAM Electronics has recognised our expertise in the market and extensive capabilities within its product range. Our contract with the company takes effect immediately and further expands the product range that SES can handle from our service centres around the UK. Our growing team of trained engineers are capable of comprehensive system fitting and servicing of all SAM Electronics systems which means that SES continues to offer an unrivalled service to commercial shipping in the UK.” SES Announces Aquisition (June 2010) One of Europe’s leading marine electronic service and dealerships, Ships Electronic Services Ltd (SES), has announced the acquisition of the assets and goodwill of Humber Telecommunications Ltd (Humber Telecom), which will now continue trading as Ships Electronic Services – Humber. SES provides a comprehensive service of supply, installation and service of many of the worlds leading brands in navigation, control and communication technology. Already with five offices around the UK coast from Aberdeen to Plymouth the company has set out to provide local support to the main shipping ports in the country. Managing Director, Stephen Roper, commented, “The Humberside region is an important centre for both commercial shipping and the fishing industry so we were delighted to have the opportunity to acquire the well established Humber Telecoms in Grimsby to provide our sixth sales office and service centre. Alan Somerscales, former owner of Humber Telecoms, will remain with us for another year to oversee a smooth transition for his existing customers and the integration of SES.“ The new office provides SES with the ability to extend its support to the shipping, fishing and luxury yacht building industries throughout the UK at short notice and with extensive professional experience gathered over its 35 years in the marine industry. SES Becomes Raytheon Anschütz Distributor (June 2010) SES (Ships Electronic Services Ltd) has started 2010 with a major announcement of being appointed by Raytheon Anschütz GmbH as an independent distributor and Service Depot Partner for the UK. The company will handle the supply and installation of Raytheon Anschütz gyro equipment, steering controls, autopilots, ECDIS systems, communication systems and radars and servicing of gyro equipment, steering controls, and autopilots. SES is highly experienced in the field of marine electronics for the UK’s commercial, leisure and defence markets, working with many of the largest equipment manufacturers, ship and boat builders. This appointment by the worlds leading manufacturer, Raytheon Anschütz GmbH, has confirmed SES as a trusted authority in the supply and service of marine electronics. Stephen Roper, Managing Director of SES, commented, “Working with Raytheon Anschütz GmbH gives us access to the most respected manufacturer and developer of cutting edge technology in the field of ocean going navigation. It is a tribute to our team of engineers that we have been able to display our technical and strategic capabilities to service existing installations in UK based shipping and develop the market further through our many contacts and customers in the industry. It is a great start to 2010 and we a confident that SES is in a position to continue our expansion through further opportunities in the future.” Image: Raytheon Bridge Detail. The Raytheon Anschütz GmbH appointment of SES will take immediate effect and will compliment the large range of navigation and communication product brands already offered and serviced by SES. © SES 2010. Design: Saltwater.