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Press Release

Boosting safety and innovation in the Middle East maritime sector
Maritronics’ in house brand ‘EDGE’ obtains its first prestigious

‘LR Type Approval’ certification

• The certification increases the company’s credibility as a trusted partner for
shipbuilders, vessel operators and system integrators globally

• Middle East and Africa’s marine vessel market is projected to reach USD 13.24

billion by 2030

March 18, 2025
Maritronics, a leading provider of marine navigation, communication, automation and

calibration solutions, and a subsidiary of Centena Group, obtained the prestigious Lloyd’s

Register (LR) Type Approval for its in house product ‘Fiber Optic Gyro’ (FOG) UDHAK SX1,
under its in house brand ‘EDGE’. This significant accreditation for the EDGE brand affirms

the product’s compliance with stringent industry regulations and highlights its robust product
design and manufacturing quality, reaffirming the Maritronics’ adherence to the highest global

standards of safety and reliability.

The FOG – EDGE UDHAK SX1 is the second product under EDGE to receive certification,

with the first being IRS Type Approval for the ‘EDGE ECDIS’, marking a key milestone in the
company’s efforts. Even as the Middle East and Africa’s marine vessel market is projected to

reach USD 13.24 billion by 2030, the new certification further strengthens Maritronics and

EDGE’s credibility as a trusted partner for shipbuilders, vessel operators and system integrators
globally. Additionally, the certification provides assurance to stakeholders seeking high-

quality equipment that complies with Lloyd’s Register’s rigorous standards.

Philip Cherian, CEO of Maritronics said: “We are honoured to receive this certification,
which highlights the advanced technology and practical benefits of our product, EDGE FOG-

UDHAK SX1. The product has been successfully deployed across various sectors, including

commercial shipping, LNG tankers, offshore operations, defence and research vessels. This