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IHS Fairplay Solutions Magazine: technical answers to commercial problems

Published monthly, IHS Fairplay Solutions delivers expert analysis on ship operation and construction and  covers a broad range of subjects ranging from navigational equipment on the bridge to individual components and systems within the engine room and on deck.

Aimed at marine superintendents of ship-owning and operating organizations, shipyards and project managers, IHS Fairplay Solutions spreads the word about regulations and legislation and the equipment available to assist in compliance.  To help ship operators in their decisions, Solutions identifies the products that have been developed with such regulations in mind: oily water separators, ballast water treatment systems and emission abatement technologies are just some that have been covered in recent issues.

IHS Fairplay Solutions is the only magazine to publish monthly statistics for every commercial ship under construction or on order around the world.

IHS Fairplay Solutions is a fully-paid subscription magazine that offers technical solutions to commercial problems and is read by those that make and influence buying decisions such as key managerial, technical and operational personnel including: senior managers and board member; superintendents and technical departments; fleet managers, engineers and naval architects.

Information you can trust.

ABC audited and with an average global readership of more than 13,880*, IHS Fairplay Solutions presents marketers with the ideal environment – reaching senior executives in major ship owning, operating management, and chartering organizations who are actively looking for information to support their decisions and purchasing plans.

IHS Fairplay Solutions readers are involved in the following buying decisions: 

• Propulsion - primary power, propulsion systems, turbo chargers
• Shipbuilding, Repair & Technology
• Maritime Communications
• Coatings & Corrosion Control
• Deck Gear
• Navigation & Bridge Systems
• Software & Operations
• Water Treatment
• Ancillary Equipment

*Source: Readership Survey Feb 2011

Download Features list/Advertising deadlines

January 2012

• Pumps & Compressors
• Bridge Systems

February 2012

• Heavy Lift Ships
• Notable Newbuildings 2011
• Supplement: Power & Propulsion

March 2012

• Coatings & Corrosion
• Passenger Shipping

April 2012

• ECDIS
• Classification Societies
• Supplement: Ballast Water 

May 2012

• Life Saving Appliances
• Cargo Handling
• Posidonia
• Supplement: Environmental Technology

June 2012

• Maneuvering Propulsion
• Ballast Water

July 2012

• Shipping Software
• Crewing & Training

August 2012

• Communications
• Engines and Turbochargers
• Supplement: Guide to Fuel Saving

September 2012

• German Marine Technology
• World's Busiest Shipyards
• SMM Preview
• Offshore Special 

October 2012

• Vessel Tracking
• LNG/Gastech

November 2012

• Noise & Vibration
• Emission Controls

December 2012

• Fuels and Lubes
• Water Treatment Systems
• Regulation Update
• Supplement: ECDIS Guide 

IHS Fairplay Solutions Artwork Specifications

Sending Material

Formats: Our preferred format is high resolution PDF (version 1.3), the files should be supplied to the correct ad size as CMYK with fonts embedded and all elements set to 300dpi.
Other formats: Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; most current PC software supported.
Images: All image files to be supplied as TIF, EPS or JPG (minimum resolution 300 dpi at size to be used).
Text: Text only, rich text format or as MS Word document.
Fonts: Fonts must be embedded.
NB: We do not accept screen graphics taken from websites as they do not conform to magazine printing quality.
Delivery Methods: Electronic transfer of material using email, post or ftp.
Email: PDF or compressed (ZIP/SIT), no size limit
Post: CD Rom with colour proofs to Ad Production (see address below).
Ftp Transfer: Please log on using the following protocols:
Hostname: ftp.lrfairplay.com
User ID: adverts
Password: publish

Place any advertisements directly into the root directory. Please include the name of your company in the filename and send an email specifying the filename, the date of insertion of your advertisement, your name and a contact number.

If you have any questions please contact:
Sarah Treacy
Tel: +44 0208 676 2249 
Fax: +44 0208 676 2249 
Email

IHS Fairplay Solutions provides a wide range of effective marketing vehicles that can be tailored to the specific communication needs of your company. Whether through targeted print based advertising, the extended reach of digital platforms or entirely bespoke marketing opportunities, IHS Fairplay Solutions helps advertisers to communicate their message to their target audience with minimum wastage.

Display Advertising
Display advertising in the highly targeted environment of IHS Fairplay Solutions offers powerful marketing opportunities and great brand exposure. Advertising within IHS Fairplay Solutions means that your message will be seen around the world, by key decision-makers looking for business-critical information and is an ideal medium for product launches and corporate branding.

Premium Positions
For increased standout, cover positions provide massive impact. Availability of cover positions is very limited and advance booking is strongly advised. Premium positions are also available, facing the lead page of IHS Fairplay Solutions editorial sections or within the content, ensuring a highly relevant environment for your message.

Inserts
From basic flyers to corporate brochures and high impact promotional material, including bellybands and
tip-ons, inserts offer a cost effective and highly targeted route to market for your brand, products and services.

Website
The interactive environment provides a highly engaged audience of key decision-makers actively seeking business information – an ideal opportunity to build brand awareness or to deliver concise messaging and encourage response to your own website or sales

Email Alerts
Email alerts are the ideal opportunity to deliver a targeted message straight to the reader's desktop, while encouraging click throughs to the advertiser's site.

Tailored Marketing Solutions
IHS Fairplay Solutions offers many bespoke opportunities that can be tailored to your individual requirements. We can custom build print and digital advertising campaigns, integrating creative deliveries and premium positions that offer optimum visibility. We also offer bespoke supplements, primary research (from sentiment surveys to more complex research projects), media training and an extensive range of data analysis and maritime consultancy services.