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 […]
- Navigating towards net zero
by Mark Langdon on February 12, 2026 at 10:55 amArmacell, sets out why innovation in insulation materials means that shipbuilders and refitters no longer need to make a trade-off in their route to IMO compliance and net zero
- Superior antifouling coating scheme designby Mark Langdon on February 12, 2026 at 10:28 am
Carl Barnes, Head of Marine Consultancy ̶ Safinah explains the need to consider speed, activity and seawater temperature when designing an antifouling coating scheme
- Optimising painting in line manufacturing
by Mark Langdon on February 12, 2026 at 10:06 amThe painting of machines and equipment is an important part of the line manufacturing production process The post Optimising painting in line manufacturing appeared first on PCE International.
- SS Rotterdam – a case study in coatings...by Mark Langdon on January 8, 2026 at 9:49 am
Preserving an icon - how a modern makeover of the SS Rotterdam became a case study in coatings innovation The post SS Rotterdam – a case study in coatings innovation appeared first on PCE International.
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