CH Marine Ltd

Based in Skibbereen, County Cork, CH Marine Ltd operates as a prominent marine equipment supplier and safety service provider within the Irish and European maritime industries. The company traces its origins to the late 1960s, when it was established in Glandore to serve the commercial fishing sector. Initially focused on manufacturing fishing nets and supplying professional gear to local trawlers, the organization has since expanded its operational scope to encompass merchant shipping, offshore safety, government marine departments, and the leisure yachting market. The company currently maintains its headquarters and central distribution warehouse in West Cork, with additional facilities in Cork City and Northern Ireland. These locations function as logistical hubs for a supply chain that serves a broad spectrum of maritime clients, from individual mariners to large commercial fleets. A defining element of the company’s infrastructure is its specialized Safety at Sea centre. This facility operates as a SOLAS-approved service station, fully accredited to inspect, repair, and certify critical survival equipment in accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards. The centre handles the maintenance of liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, and emergency beacons, providing essential compliance services for commercial vessels docking in major ports such as Cork and Foynes. In addition to its technical services, CH Marine Ltd functions as a master distributor for numerous international marine manufacturers, managing the importation and supply of navigation electronics, deck hardware, propulsion parts, and technical apparel. The company also oversees the production and distribution of its own proprietary product line, Sowester, which offers marine equipment designed for reliable performance in harsh Atlantic conditions. The organization serves a dual role in the market: it acts as a direct chandlery for vessel operators requiring immediate spares and stores, while simultaneously operating a wholesale network that supplies other marine businesses throughout the region. By integrating industrial-grade safety servicing with a vast inventory of vessel equipment, CH Marine Ltd has secured a central role in the maritime support infrastructure of Ireland, ensuring that commercial, rescue, and recreational vessels remain operational and compliant with safety regulations. The company continues to adapt its inventory and technical capabilities to meet the evolving demands of the modern blue economy.