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 […]
- Réunion island’s new ship repair capabilityby Mark Langdon on April 23, 2026 at 8:54 am
Réunion island’s ship repair capabilities have recently been upgraded with the acquisition of a floating dock able to dry dock vessels up to 4,600 tons and 120m long
- Egypt and Gulf yards as strategic hubs for a...by Mark Langdon on April 15, 2026 at 8:28 am
As Arctic sea ice retreats, the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is consolidating its position as a strategically significant complement to traditional east-west shipping corridors says Ahmed Ghowel, PhD, MRINA, IEng, PMP
- Protective Coatings Expert joins the European...by MarkLangdon on April 23, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Protective Coatings Expert joins the European Federation of Corrosion Protective Coatings Expert is proud to announce that the General Assembly of the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) has recently approved, on recommendation of the Board of Administrators, MPI GROUP – PCE INTERNATIONAL and its magazine, Protective Coatings Expert as an Affiliate Member of the EFC.
- Exciting amusement park refurbishment seasonby MarkLangdon on April 21, 2026 at 11:17 am
When the gates open and the first guests walk through your park each spring, it’s easy to overlook what amusement park refurbishment it took to have it ready, says Melissa Bamford, Director of Marketing at Kentucky-based Baynum Solutions.























