Blog Category:
Marine Electronics
Standards of Electronic Wiring at Berthon
November 9, 2021
A good indication of excellent build quality is to see how much thought and consideration goes into those difficult spaces. It is no wonder tidiness within a console is often synonymous with superior construction and thus longevity. Berthon believes that excellent workmanship starts with careful planning and logical assembly. This…
Josh Ross wins Electronic Technician of the Year Award
February 9, 2021
Josh Ross wins Electronic Technician of the Year Award We are pleased to announce that Josh Ross, one of Berthon’s 4th year Marine Electrical apprentices, was recently awarded the newly certificated Electronic Technician of the Year by the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association (BMEEA). Josh has been a model apprentice…
Digital switching at Berthon
September 16, 2020
Digital switching at Berthon Advanced electronics are a fundamental feature of modern boats. They are responsible for everything from air conditioning, to monitoring battery condition, to engine ignition. The introduction of NMEA 2000 was a huge step forward in encouraging consistency within the industry and a stress-free way of back…
The Tyne and Wear Fire Boat in Berthon’s Big Blue Sheds
September 14, 2020
Berthon were pleased to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire Boat to our Marine Services Big Blue Sheds this summer for a comprehensive life extension refit, prolonging the service of the boat. Starting life as a VT Halmatic MkIII Rigid Raider, the Fire Boat completed a remarkable 15 years in…
Refurbishment of a Fisheries Patrol Vessel
October 16, 2019
Berthon has refurbished a Fisheries Patrol Vessel from the world’s remotest inhabited island, Tristan da Cunha, for the UK government’s Blue Belt Programme. Tristan da Cunha Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world, lying approximately 1,511 miles from South Africa and 2,166 miles from the…
Marine Apprentices at Berthon Boat Company
October 9, 2019
Marine Apprentices at Berthon Boat Company As the modern workforce becomes more transient it is more important than ever that we train, support and develop our marine apprentices. To this end we continue to innovate with our apprenticeship programme, broadening depth and adding value to the core college delivery. This…
