Marine Engineering · Five Disciplines

Complete
Marine Engineering.

Synthetic rope systems, A60/A30 fire protection, bulk offloading, hose reels, and end-to-end engineering services — for every vessel, in every sea state, across every corner of the globe.

5
Disciplines
20+
Years Innovation
86
Countries Served
6
Certifications
LNG vessel at sea — Solaris Marine
ABS Type Approved
DNV · Lloyd's · Bureau Veritas
Product Range

Six product families.
Every application covered.

From ultra-deepwater mooring to harbour tug lines — our synthetic rope systems outperform steel wire in weight, safety, and service life.

HMPE rope — POWERNEEMA family
HMPE Fibre
HOPEX

Floating strength. Lighter than steel wire.

Density< 1.0 g/cm³
Diameter range6mm – 144mm
MBL range2t – 2,400t
UV resistanceHigh
Chemical res.Excellent
Construction12-strand / LCII
Deepwater Mooring Towing Lifting Slings FPSO
Nylon mooring rope — POWERNYLON
Nylon / Polyester
DURA

Shock absorption perfected.

ElasticityHigh (15–25%)
Diameter range8mm – 120mm
MBL range3t – 1,400t
Abrasion res.Excellent
Wet strength95% retained
Construction8-strand / double braid
Tug Lines Harbor Mooring Fender Lines Spring Lines
TOUGH — aramid cut-resistant rope
Aramid Fibre
TOUGH

Cut through anything.

Cut resistanceExtreme
Diameter range6mm – 96mm
MBL range4t – 900t
Heat resistanceUp to 500°C
CreepNear-zero
ConstructionParallel core / 12-strand
Emergency Towing Salvage High-Wear Defense
SINOROPE deep sea mooring rope
Offshore · Deepwater
SINOROPE®

World-leading deep sea mooring design.

Core materialHMPE (opt. polyester)
Density0.97 g/cm³ floating
Elongation3–4%
Abrasion res.Excellent
UV resistanceExcellent
ConstructionParallel-strand
Deepwater Mooring FPSO Offshore Platforms OCIMF MEG4
VESTA fire-resistant emergency rope
Fire-Resistant · Emergency
VESTA™

300°C/30 min fire resistance. Buys vital time.

CoreBlazeGuard™ flame-retardant
ConstructionDouble braided
Density1.44 g/cm³
vs. Steel wire60–70% lighter
Fire resistance300°C / 30 min
Elongation3.5–5%
Emergency Towing ETOPS Fire Scenarios LNG Vessels
LIFTMAX HMPE lifting sling
HMPE Sling · 12-Strand
LIFTMAX®

Stronger than steel. 1/7 of the weight.

MaterialHMPE / Dyneema®
Construction12-strand
Density0.97 (floating)
Water absorption0%
Working temp.Max 70°C
Length tolerance±1% nominal
Heavy Lifting Subsea Install Offshore Wind Marine Install
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Reputation & Track Record

Trusted by leading
maritime operators worldwide.

Solaris Marine supplies premium synthetic rope systems, fire protection, bulk offloading, hose reels, and engineering services to some of the most demanding operators across global offshore, energy, and shipping industries.

Petrobras
Keppel FELS
SBM Offshore
Flexomarine
TSC
TESS
Shino
NURMI
GTP Solutions
CSH Hydrodiesel
Bel Valves
Parveen
American Completion Tools
Metreel
CNOOC
COSCO SHIPPING
SINOPEC
CSSC
PetroChina
Kaiwen Flow
CIMC RAFFLES
TCR
MISC
Liuji
NICE
Yuyue
Millenium
Zhongzhou Environmental
PTTEP
W Marine
Eurasia
Chengjiang Shipyard
SaierNico
Pacific Shipyard
Liujian
Controlway
VYSSM
Dragon Marine
Petrobras
Keppel FELS
SBM Offshore
Flexomarine
TSC
TESS
Shino
NURMI
GTP Solutions
CSH Hydrodiesel
Bel Valves
Parveen
American Completion Tools
Metreel
CNOOC
COSCO SHIPPING
SINOPEC
CSSC
PetroChina
Kaiwen Flow
CIMC RAFFLES
TCR
MISC
Liuji
NICE
Yuyue
Millenium
Zhongzhou Environmental
PTTEP
W Marine
Eurasia
Chengjiang Shipyard
SaierNico
Pacific Shipyard
Liujian
Controlway
VYSSM
Dragon Marine
2006
UK Founded
108,200m²
Facility Area
500+
Production Lines
35,000T
Annual Capacity
300+
Technical Staff
ABS · DNV · LR · BV · CCS · NK
Class Society Approvals

Why Leading Operators Choose Solaris Marine

Dual ABS & DNV Approval

Our rope systems carry simultaneous offshore deep-sea mooring type approval from both ABS and DNV — a standard matched by very few global suppliers.

OCIMF MEG4 Compliant

Full OCIMF MEG4 type approval alongside ISO 9001:2015, and 6 major classification society certifications including Lloyd's Register and Bureau Veritas.

Factory-to-Fleet Service

From initial mooring analysis through to bespoke manufacture, inspection, and global logistics — Solaris Marine manages every step of the supply chain.

Rope Selector

Find Your Rope

Enter your vessel parameters and we'll recommend the optimal Solaris Marine product, diameter, MBL, and provide a sizing table for your application.

Vessel & Application Parameters

Select a vessel type and enter your parameters — your recommended rope, diameter and MBL will appear here.

Recommended Product
Diameter
Breaking Strength
Safety Factor
Construction
Required Strength vs. MBL
Adjacent Size Options
Vessel Connection Points
Rope Family Comparison
Bar height = MBL ratio · Width = diameter · Glow = recommended
Rope Cross-Section
Safety Margin Gauge
Critical
Acceptable
Optimal
Application Suitability Matrix
Quality & Compliance

Globally Certified

Every Solaris Marine product is designed, tested, and manufactured to meet the most rigorous international maritime standards.

ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
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ABS Type Approved
American Bureau of Shipping
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DNV Certified
Det Norske Veritas
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Lloyd's Register
Type Approval Certificate
Request by Email
Bureau Veritas
Product Type Approval
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What We Do

Engineering excellence
across five disciplines.

Solaris Marine delivers specialist marine engineering services to vessel owners, operators, shipyards, and EPC contractors worldwide. Established 2006 — operating from Northumberland, UK and China.

01 — Enquiry
Brief & Scope
Tell us your vessel type, application, and classification society requirements
02 — Assessment
Technical Review
Our engineers assess compliance, certifications, and optimal system selection
03 — Proposal
Specification & Quote
Detailed technical proposal with full certification documentation and lead times
04 — Delivery
Supply & Installation
On-time delivery with on-site supervision and class society sign-off
Approvals & Standards: ISO 9001:2015 SOLAS / IMO DNV ABS Lloyd's Register Bureau Veritas OCIMF GMPHOM ATEX Zone 1 / Zone 2
ABS · DNV · Lloyd's · Bureau Veritas
Fire Protection (A60 / A30)
A60 / A30
Passive Fire Protection · Where Failure Is Not an Option

Supply and installation of certified A60 and A30 fire insulation systems for bulkheads, decks, and penetrations across offshore platforms, FPSOs, tankers, and newbuilds — fully compliant with all major classification societies.

Rating
A60 / A30
Vessels
Offshore · FPSO · Tanker · Newbuild
Scope
Survey → Supply → Install
Approvals
ABS · DNV · LR · BV
From initial survey through completed installation, we work closely with shipyards and operators to deliver on-time, fully compliant fire protection. All systems are type-approved, structurally fire-tested, and documented for class submission — with zero compromise on integrity.
A60 Insulation A30 Insulation Bulkheads & Decks Penetrations Newbuild & Conversion
OCIMF · International Standards
Bulk Offloading Systems
OCIMF
Floating & Marine Loading Hoses · High-Demand Operations

Design and supply of bulk offloading systems including floating and marine loading hoses for crude oil, refined products, chemicals, and LNG — engineered for durability, pressure performance, and open-water reliability.

Standard
OCIMF Compliant
Fluids
Crude · Products · Chemicals · LNG
Applications
FPSO · Tanker · Terminal
Systems
Floating Hose · Marine Loading
Supporting FPSO operations, tanker loading, and shore-based terminal infrastructure — we provide the expertise and supply chain to keep critical offloading operations running without interruption, selected for compatibility with OCIMF and all applicable international standards.
Floating Hoses Marine Loading Hoses FPSO & Tanker Terminal Infrastructure LNG Transfer
Independent · Trusted · Global Network
Vessel & Rig Brokerage
20+ Yrs
Global Network · Buy · Sell · Charter

Independent brokerage across offshore support vessels, jack-up and semi-submersible rigs, barges, tankers, and specialised workboats — with the technical depth that only comes from a genuine engineering background.

Asset Classes
OSV · Jack-up · Semi-sub · Tanker
Services
Buy · Sell · Charter
Process
Valuation → Negotiation → Close
Network
Owners · Operators · Financiers
Acting as a knowledgeable, impartial intermediary — we manage the full transaction process from asset identification and valuation through to negotiation, due diligence, and completion. Commercially astute. Technically credible. Completely discreet.
Offshore Support Vessels Jack-up & Semi-sub Rigs Barges & Tankers Specialised Workboats Sale & Purchase
UK & China Offices · Global Delivery
Engineering Services
5 Disciplines
Concept to Delivery · Wherever in the World

Full-spectrum technical services — project specification, supply chain management, on-site installation supervision, rope and mooring system design, equipment sourcing, and consultancy across all five disciplines.

Certification
ISO 9001:2015
Clients
Owners · Operators · Shipyards · EPC
Services
Spec · Supply Chain · Supervision
Offices
Northumberland, UK · China
With over two decades of operational experience and offices in the UK and China, we bring practical, commercially aware engineering to every project — from initial scope and procurement through to on-site installation supervision and commissioning, wherever in the world it needs to happen.
Project Specification Mooring System Design Supply Chain Management On-site Supervision Technical Consultancy
Executive Leadership

Led by industry veterans

Drawing on decades of marine, offshore, and international trade experience to deliver quality products, competitive solutions, and long-term partnerships.

Dale Barry
Lead Business Director
Dale Barry

Over 25 years in the marine and offshore industry, spanning operations, procurement, and international trade. Leads the company's strategic direction and key client relationships from the Northumberland, UK headquarters.

Marine Operations International Trade Strategic Procurement
Global Operations

Three continents.
One point of contact.

Headquartered in Northumberland, UK, Solaris Marine operates across Europe, Asia, and Africa — delivering certified marine engineering solutions wherever the industry demands them.

Europe — North Sea & Mediterranean
Primary operating region. North Sea offshore platforms, UK ports, and Mediterranean tanker and FPSO operations. Direct technical support and on-site service teams available.
China — Shipyards & Supply Chain
Long-standing shipyard relationships supporting new build projects and equipment procurement across China's major commercial and naval construction facilities.
Africa — West & East Offshore
Supporting deepwater FPSO mooring and offshore oil & gas operations on both the West African Atlantic seaboard and East African Indian Ocean corridor.
Headquarters
Northumberland, United Kingdom
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