Advertise in Solutions Magazine

Solutions Magazine 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.

Each month there are features which focus on specific areas of ship operation or construction as well as regular sections covering general news, activities of classification societies, new equipment and deeper analysis of a current 'hot topic'. There is also a section devoted to the latest new ship deliveries and a unique coverage not found in any other magazine of all new orders together with a summary of all ships on order.

Solutions regularly reports on impending legislation affecting the equipment needed on board ships. 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.

In the 15 years since its first issue, Solutions has become one of the most respected magazines of its type. All of those involved with it intend to ensure that it remains so and will continue to provide valuable information to its readers.

As a technical magazine covering all aspects of ship construction, machinery and equipment, Solutions is relevant to all the the ships currently in commission and the ones under construction or on order.

Aimed principally at ship operators, Solutions spreads the word about regulations and legislation and the equipment available to assist in compliance. Its readers also include many shipyards and project managers who, along with the owners of the ships, decide on what equipment to select from the many offerings available. Unlike some magazines, Solutions does not restrict itself to a single vessel type but covers all sectors of the dry and wet cargo trades, passenger ships and offshore vessels thus giving it a broad appeal to decision makers across the shipping industry.

The journal offers a range of opportunities to access this global market through display advertising, internet sponsorship and a number of other means.

Solutions is a fully-paid subscription magazine that offers technical solutions to commercial problems
With a readership of key managerial, technical and operational personnel that includes, senior managers and board members, superintendents and technical departments, fleet managers, engineers and naval architects, Solutions is read by those that make and influence buying decisions.

Solutions is truly international
With readers in 109 countries Solutions has a truly global presence reaching the world-wide shipping markets.

Solutions is a comprehensive technical and operations magazine
Our 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

Solutions offers information you can rely on and is ABC audited.
Average net circulation 3616 for audit period January to December 2009

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

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

October 2012

• Vessel Tracking
• LNG/Gastech

November 2012

• Noise & Vibration
• Emission Controls
• Supplement: Leading Technology

December 2012

• Fuels and Lubes
• Water Treatment Systems
• Regulation Update

Solutions Mechanical 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, send email.
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 1737 379171
Fax: +44 1737 379780
Email

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