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
Publishing – Drydock & PCE International Magazines
Maritime Training Academy – Education and Training
Satzuma Creative – Design for Web & Print
Latest News
- Maritime Training Academy Director’s Choice...by Satzuma-Creative on March 13, 2026 at 1:54 pm
The 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 reviewby Satzuma-Creative on December 18, 2025 at 11:55 am
Maritime 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 […]
- Building momentum in cruise repairs and major...by Mark Langdon on July 2, 2026 at 8:42 am
Building momentum in cruise repairs and major conversions at Fincantieri and Remontowa
- Shaft generator retrofitby Mark Langdon on June 17, 2026 at 10:29 am
Klaveness Combination Carriers improves efficiency and reduces emissions with WE Tech Solutions’ shaft generators on retrofitted vessels and newbuilds
- AkzoNobel launches self-cleaning exterior coatingby MarkLangdon on July 29, 2026 at 9:11 am
AkzoNobel has launched a self-cleaning exterior coating to support China’s urban renewal The new self-cleaning extrusion coating which uses natural rainfall to help remove dust and stains from exterior walls has been launched by AkzoNobel in China. The TRINAR SC Series was developed specifically to support the country’s urban renewal. The new coating will address demand
- 125 newbuilding vessel coating agreement for JCMCby MarkLangdon on July 2, 2026 at 8:12 am
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement covering 125 newbuilding vessels with COSCO Shipping























