The MPI Group is a publishing, training and marketing company that has been involved in the marine industry since 1981.

The MPI Group was originally formed to publish the well respected ship repair, maintenance and conversion magazine Drydock, which it still does to this day. Since those early days The MPI Group has produced a number of publications and delivered many training courses. This has given the group an impressive list of contacts and a detailed knowledge of the industry.

Our Brands

PCE International is a quarterly publication that continues to unite the International protective and marine coatings markets.

Fitz’s Atlas is the No.1 Resource for Coating Specialists, Inspectors and Surveyors Worldwide, serving as an invaluable companion for those working in the Coatings Industry.

Maritime Training Academy is an international leader in supplying distance-learning diplomas, with courses written and directed by experts in their field.

If you are involved in ship repair and maintenance afloat or in drydock you cannot afford to be without Drydock Magazine.

Satzuma Creative is a web & print design studio based in Peel House, Farnham. We work with many high profile clients and provide good quality design both quickly and affordably.

Meet The MPI Group Team

Central Support Team

Andrew Deere

Andrew Deere

Managing Director

Keely Moss

Keely Moss

Administrative Coordinator

Claire Long

Claire Long

Senior Finance Manager

Laura Gurney

Laura Gurney

Accounts Payable

Vicki Lingard

Vicki Lingard

Accounts Receivable

Chloe Tribe

Chloe Tribe

Marketing Manager

Publishing – Drydock & PCE International Magazines

Mark Langdon

Mark Langdon

Editorial

Mike Garside

Mike Garside

Editorial Consultant

Nick Carugati

Nick Carugati

Advertising Manager

Maritime Training Academy – Education and Training

Beth Cook

Beth Cook

Account Manager

Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott

Commercial Manager

Satzuma Creative – Design for Web & Print

Tatum Le Patourel

Tatum Le Patourel

Studio Manager

Joshua O'Sullivan

Joshua O'Sullivan

Creative Designer

Latest News

  • Maritime Training Academy gave me a solid...
    by Satzuma-Creative on June 3, 2025 at 8:13 am

    The Yacht Brokerage course at the Maritime Training Academy gave me a solid foundation in the key aspects of yacht transactions, from legal principles to technical specifications. The expert guidance and practical resources have greatly enhanced my confidence and professional capabilities. I highly recommend it to anyone aspiring to excel in the yacht brokerage industry. The post Maritime […]

  • Maritime Training Academy has been a huge benefit...
    by Satzuma-Creative on June 3, 2025 at 8:12 am

    The Port State Control Certificate from the Maritime Training Academy has been a huge benefit for my career at The Bahamas Maritime Authority. It gave me the knowledge and confidence to contribute more in my role. Despite personal challenges, the support from the Academy’s team helped me succeed. I highly recommend their courses to anyone The post Maritime Training Academy has been a huge […]

  • BLRT conversion of the bulk carrier Zina
    by Mark Langdon on June 10, 2025 at 8:37 am

    BLRT Repair Yard Klaipeda, Lithuania, recently took on the ambitious task of converting the bulk carrier Zina for transhipment operations The post BLRT conversion of the bulk carrier Zina appeared first on Drydock Magazine.

  • The Spotlight is on the Nordics for Nor-Shipping
    by Mark Langdon on June 3, 2025 at 12:34 pm

    Nor-Shipping, ship repair and conversion at the Northern tip of Europe, Scandlines sees its hybrid ferry optimised, Wärtsilä signs an agreement with Viking Line and expands its state-of-the-art technology centre in Finland The post The Spotlight is on the Nordics for Nor-Shipping appeared first on Drydock Magazine.

  • Flagship sculpture gleams after restoration...
    by Mark Langdon on June 10, 2025 at 12:35 pm

    Stonehenge-like sculpture gleams after Carboline supplies coatings for the restoration project The post Flagship sculpture gleams after restoration project appeared first on PCE International.

  • AkzoNobel bonds with IPG Photonics over laser...
    by Mark Langdon on April 23, 2025 at 8:33 am

    A pioneering partnership has been forged between AkzoNobel and IPG Photonics focused on applying laser technology for curing powder coatings. The post AkzoNobel bonds with IPG Photonics over laser curing for powder coatings appeared first on PCE International.

Contact The MPI Group

Telephone:

01252 732 220

Address:

MPI Group
Peel House
Upper South View
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7JN
UK

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