FORTEC UK Maritime Displays with NOTTROT B.V.

FORTEC United Kingdom has announced its official expansion into the maritime technology sector, marking a strategic step that reinforces its position as a trusted provider of advanced display, embedded, and power solutions. The move extends the company’s expertise into one of the most demanding industrial environments, where technology must perform reliably under constant exposure to vibration, humidity, and salt air.

This entry into the maritime market is driven through collaboration with NOTTROT B.V., a fellow FORTEC Group company renowned for its DNV-certified display systems. The partnership strengthens FORTEC UK’s ability to supply high-performance visual solutions engineered specifically for marine applications such as bridge consoles, navigation stations, and control systems.

As the global maritime sector embraces digitalisation, from smart navigation systems to integrated control platforms, the need for rugged, sunlight-readable displays and dependable electronic assemblies has never been greater. FORTEC UK’s expansion aligns with this evolution, providing marine-grade hardware designed to ensure clarity, safety, and reliability in even the harshest operating conditions.

Rugged Displays for Harsh Maritime Conditions

Maritime environments present a unique set of engineering challenges, and continuous exposure to salt, humidity, vibration, and fluctuating light levels demands equipment that can perform without compromise. In such conditions, display systems must maintain visibility, reliability, and precision where safety and operational uptime are critical.

NOTTROT’s DNV-certified monitors have been developed to meet these challenges head-on. Each display combines robust construction with advanced optical and electronic engineering to deliver long-term performance in demanding marine applications. The range features:

• Full-glass panel-mount construction for mechanical strength and protection against corrosion and moisture ingress.
• High-brightness displays that ensure clear visibility in direct sunlight, ideal for bridge and deck-level installations.
• Optical bonding to minimise internal reflection and improve contrast in bright conditions.
• Anti-glare glass and EMC filtering for optimal readability and reliable operation near sensitive navigation equipment.
• Wide input voltage range with power conditioning and optional projected capacitive touch interfaces for intuitive control, even when gloved.

These design choices make NOTTROT monitors suitable for a range of on-board applications, including bridge consoles, navigation systems, control rooms, and monitoring stations. Each product is engineered not only for performance but for long-term availability, ensuring consistent system design across fleet upgrades and refits.

Backed by FORTEC UK’s engineering and integration expertise, customers benefit from tailored technical support, ensuring each solution is configured to meet specific operational requirements and regulatory standards of the maritime sector.

Strength in Collaboration – NOTTROT and FORTEC Group Synergy

The collaboration between FORTEC UK and NOTTROT B.V. represents more than a product partnership; it’s a strategic alignment of shared engineering values. By combining NOTTROT’s proven maritime expertise with FORTEC UK’s customer-first technical support, the two companies are positioned to deliver reliable, certified display solutions for shipbuilders, system integrators, and operators across the United Kingdom.

Mark Perry, Senior Sales Engineer at FORTEC UK, is leading the company’s expansion into the marine sector. Commenting on the collaboration, Perry said, “NOTTROT’s experience in maritime technology, paired with FORTEC UK’s hands-on engineering approach, creates a compelling offering for customers who demand robust, certified, and long-lasting display systems.”

This partnership strengthens the FORTEC Group’s European footprint and demonstrates its continued commitment to supporting high-reliability industries. Building on a foundation of innovation in aerospace, defence, transportation, and industrial automation, the group continues to expand into new markets that demand dependable, high-performance visual technology.

Through its focus on trusted partnerships and long-term product availability, FORTEC ensures that its customers benefit from consistent quality and support throughout the product lifecycle, a crucial factor for maritime and defence integrators seeking reliability at sea and beyond.

Looking Ahead – Building Maritime Technology Resilience

As the maritime industry continues its digital transformation, vessels are becoming smarter, more connected, and increasingly reliant on integrated systems for navigation, communication, and control. From autonomous navigation technologies to the development of intelligent bridge systems, the evolution of marine operations depends on hardware that can deliver reliability and clarity in every condition.

Rugged visual systems lie at the core of this transformation. They enable ship operators to make informed decisions quickly, even in challenging environments where precision and uptime are vital. FORTEC UK’s entry into the maritime sector underscores this shift, offering marine-grade display technologies that combine durability with modern usability and long-term stability.

By leveraging NOTTROT’s certified monitor technology and the wider FORTEC Group’s engineering expertise, the company is helping to build the next generation of resilient maritime systems, bridging the gap between dependable hardware and future-ready innovation.

Learn more about the new range of maritime display solutions from FORTEC UK, or contact the team to discuss bespoke integration options for your vessel or project.

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