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Maritronics’ in house brand ‘EDGE’ obtains its first prestigious ‘LR Type Approval’ certification - Middle East News 247
Maritronics’ in house brand ‘EDGE’ obtains its first
prestigious ‘LR Type Approval’ certification
By News Desk 1 18/03/2025
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 further solidifies our partnerships with industry leaders, and
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