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
Managing Director
Keely Moss
Administrative Coordinator
Publishing – Drydock & PCE International Magazines
Mark Langdon
Editorial
Mike Garside
Editorial Consultant
Nick Carugati
Advertising Manager
Maritime Training Academy – Education and Training
Amber Shotton
Global Account Manager
Matthew Elliott
Commercial Manager
Satzuma Creative – Design for Web & Print
Tatum Le Patourel
Studio Manager
Joshua O'Sullivan
Creative Designer
Latest News
- Maritime Training Academy Director’s Choice...
by Satzuma-Creative on March 13, 2026 at 1:54 pmThe Maritime Training Academy is proud to congratulate Marcello Bailey, who has been awarded the Director’s Choice Student of the Year. Marcello earned this recognition following an outstanding Distinction in the Yacht Brokerage course, demonstrating exceptional commitment, consistency and excellence across […]
- 2025 year in review
by Satzuma-Creative on December 18, 2025 at 11:55 amMaritime Training Academy: 2025 year in review As 2025 comes to a close, the Maritime Training Academy are reflecting on a year full of growth, milestones, and memorable moments. From launching new courses to celebrating long-standing team members, it has been a year to remember. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. January We kicked off the year by celebrating our Student of […]
- Seven strategic steps to optimise fleet...
by Mark Langdon on June 12, 2026 at 7:08 amSuccessful vessel owners and operators take carefully planned fleet maintenance steps to enable earlier interventions which reduces unplanned downtime, says Jason Smith at ABS Consulting
- Balaena Acquires APCL Groupby Mark Langdon on June 12, 2026 at 6:42 am
Balaena has acquired APCL Group, which operates yards in Tyneside (A&P Tyne), Birkenhead (Cammell Laird) and Falmouth (A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company)
- An interview with Gareth Hinds, President of the...
by MarkLangdon on June 12, 2026 at 7:39 amProtective Coatings Expert talks to Gareth Hinds, Senior NPL Fellow in the Electrochemistry Group at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory, President of the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) and Past President of both the World Corrosion Organization and the Institute of Corrosion.
- Glass-fused-to-steel effluent tank linings
by MarkLangdon on June 8, 2026 at 9:30 amGlass-fused-to-steel effluent tank in Buckinghamshire and a pasteuriser tank in Suffolk repaired by Corroless Eastern
Contact The MPI Group
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