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Generating competitive advantage for our clients

Safinah is a unique consultancy with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of coatings in the marine, protective and offshore industries.

Since Safinah's formation in 1998, we have provided independent advice and training to the following sectors:

Expert Advice

We provide authoritative, expert advice on the whole chain of activities that links ships, structures, coatings and the environment. We also provide market research and intelligence to help clients understand and take advantage of opportunities in a dynamic global marketplace.

Our services include:

Latest Industry News

  • Vessel Lay-up

    May 2009

    As vessel lay-up is increasingly likely we thought it may be useful for readers to have an idea of what to do in general but also for coatings.

  • "Equivalent" Ballast Tank Protection

    March 2009

    The PSPC requires ballast tank coatings to achieve a 15 year target life and focuses on epoxy coatings. Tantalisingly it refers to possible alternative options. So what might these be?

Careers at Safinah

Safinah is looking to expand its world-class team of consultants with new  members at its Morpeth office.

European Business Development Manager – Protective Coatings

A global protective coatings manufacturer is recruiting a business development manager to drive business and support the company brand.  This is a new position and a high-visibility role.

Download full details here.

How to Watch Paint Dry

Safinah set up and run many independent technical studies. A recent one on how and why paint formulations dry differently has been published by the Bristol Colloid Centre.

Register for updates

Safinah offers a Free Alert Service to people interested in Marine and Heavy Duty Coatings - by registering you will be notified when new downloads of the technical papers we write are available as well as details of our training courses, research projects and new products. We also issue monographs summarising important events that may affect your business such as environmental regulation changes, technology developments and changes in the demands of end users.

Safinah received ISO certificate

Small ISO logo Safinah was audited by LRQA, in areas covering; "The provision of consultancy services for coating in the marine, protective, offshore and heavy duty markets" and gained accreditation to ISO9001:2000 in March 2007.

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