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MME Group has decades of experience in applying sacrificial anodes to protect the following types of steel structures: All seagoing vessels (hull, ballast tanks, seachests, thruster tunnels, rudders) Offshore platforms Offshore wind turbine foundations Offshore pipelines Wet infrastructure (docks, piers, locks, quay walls, jetties) All zinc and aluminium anodes in our product range are produced in our fully owned ISO 9001 certified foundry located in Faversham (UK). With a distribution centre in the Rotterdam (The Netherlands) area, we can supply a large range of anodes from stock to almost any location in Europe in a matter of days.

Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems consist of one or more reference electrodes and several ICCP anodes which are all connected to a power unit. The reference cells measure the underwater electrical protection potential and based on this data, the power unit regulates the required output to the anodes. The resulting impressed current prevents the corrosion process from taking place. These advanced systems allow for real-time monitoring and guarantee the required protection level at all times. A correctly installed, operated and serviced ICCP system can function for 25 years or more. We can configure ICCP systems from standard components or work out a custom-built solution for specific vessels or structures.

Currents generated by ICCP systems and sacrificial anodes can enter the propeller shaft through the propeller. If left undrained, this can cause stray currents that might cause corrosion in the propeller shaft bearings or gearboxes. Our shaft grounding (shaft earthing) systems drain any current sent out by the anodes. This prevents corrosion and premature failure of vital parts of the propulsion train. Generally speaking, every propeller shaft on a ship should be fitted with a grounding system.

Marine fouling in seawater cooling systems is a threat to the performance of ships and installations. Removal of marine growth in a ship's seawater lines also leads to increased cost and delays during maintenance. To reduce this risk, MME Group developed the Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS), also known as Impressed Current Anti Fouling (ICAF). MGPS / ICAF systems use copper anodes that are connected to a compact control unit. An impressed current is sent to the anodes which releases a small amount of copper ions into the water flowing through the ship’s sea water system or seachests, creating an environment which prevents the settlement of micro-organisms.

Harbinger seawater resistant aluminium, fixed curved step accommodation ladders with extruded treads provide a safe walking surface. With inclination angles ranging from 0 to 55 degrees from horizontal, these ladders are suitable for the majority of vessel types. The ladders have solid, lightweight stringers of own design and are fitted with wire guides.

Do you need to bridge a one meter gap between the quay and a small vessel? Or do you want to safely connect two offshore platforms across 50+ meters? Harbinger Boarding Equipment is the right solution to create a walkway for safe transfer of crew and passengers across any gap. Our standard systems are suitable for the majority of situations. For unique challenges, we can either modify an existing design, or create a tailor-made solution.

MME Group has a dedicated team of inspectors for Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements of ships and other vessels. Our inspectors are certified according to international standards such as ISO 9712 and are available for worldwide deployment in ports, in shipyards or at sea. With 50+ years of experience we have inspected more than 30,000 vessels all over the world.

MME Group supports A Longer Life for both cargo and ship with a specific service that helps ship owners and operators to quickly and effectively evaluate cargo hold hatch covers and door seals to determine water leaks and weather tightness. Ultrasonic (acoustic) Leak Detection is a cost-effective and non-destructive method to localize and solve potential problems before they can cause any damage.

Cathodic protection is essential for corrosion prevention of fixed and floating marine steel structures. From the engineering phase, during the newbuild process and throughout the vessel's entire lifecycle, the focus should be on cost reduction, safety and extension of its operational life span. You need a knowledgeable and experienced partner for all corrosion prevention related issues. A partner who helps you make decisions concerning the design, operation and maintenance of the vessel based on best practices and exact inspection data. This is exactly MME Group's expertise. In addition to advising on the best cathodic protection solutions for newbuild projects, we carry out full cathodic protection surveys prior to and during dry-docking. Our report provides you with the necessary information to make educated decisions about repairs and maintenance.