A company involved in marine safety to the leisure, small commercial vessel, and industrial markets. We hold liferaft service certificates for eight liferaft manufacturers, and sell a wide range of safety equipment and inflatable boat spares

Hyphose is an ISO 9001:2000 registered and MOD approved company and has three branches in the south of England. The company manufactures permanently swaged hose assemblies for applications including hydraulic oils, other oils, fuel, chemicals, gases, steam, water and industrial materials.

It distributes flexible rubber and PVC hose, steel/stainless tube, valves, fittings and pneumatic components. It also operates eight on-site replacement hydraulic hose service vans which form the southern arm of the Parker Hose Doctor network.

Specialist marine wiring loom manufacturers. Electrical design and consultancy. Marine electrical control and switch panels.

Writer and researcher on various aspects of maritime history with special attention to the fishing industry and fishing and other small traditional craft. Co-founder of the 40+ Fishing Boat Association and editor of 'Fishing Boats'. Red Herring Exhibitions specialise in the setting up of mobile exhibitions for maritime shows, food festivals etc - the most well known being 'Kipperland', which tells the story of the history of the herring fishing industry.

Mike can also be emailed at: redherring1@live.com.

Established in 1989. The company has established itself as a major Supplier to all sectors of the Domestic and International Marine Markets. The background of the Company is mainly based around engine related equipment from sailing - power boats used in both the leisure & commercial sectors. We offer customers a high level technical support & practical knowledge, to ensure they have the best possible mix of products to carry out the task. On-line ordering available alongside a comprehensive, printed product Catalogue. Check us out on the WEB or at a major Boat show!

Suppliers of Fastening systems including Buckles, Hooks, Webbing, Cords, Hook & Loop.
Authorised main distributor for ITW Nexus and ITW Fixloc products.
Own brands - 'Ripfast' Hook & Loop and 'Strapline'.
Design & Manufacture of Straps, Harness Assemblies and Moulded components - to customer requirements.
ACE is a family business - established in 1981 - serving customers in the UK and Worldwide.

Since 1974 Merseyside Metal Services have been supplying Materials and Plastics to the engineering sectors. We have a stock of 350 tonnes covering over 5000 items. Our extensive range of stock includes Bronze, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, Tool Steel, Carbon Steel and Alloy Steels. These are available in Angle, Flat Bar, Round Bar, Tube, Sheet Plate, Pipe and Pipe Fittings.

We offer boatbuilding in wood, steel and GRP. Full marine engineering and marine electrics facilities using our own staff. Lifting up to 30 tons. Spar manufacture. Very experienced in restoration and major refits of historic and classic vessels. Please see our website for examples. Well stocked chandlery and brokerage service specialising in classic vessels.

Extensive experience of volunteer work in maintaining, restoring and managing historic canal and river craft.