Author: sarah

It has been another successful and rewarding year for PSM, which saw us maintain our strong growth trajectory, invest in new equipment, expand our team, and strengthen our partnerships with local agents.

An additional 5% growth in business for 2024, as well as maintaining the 25% growth we saw in 2023, has allowed for significant capital investment in new equipment. We have invested in some of the latest state-of-the-art equipment, including an environmental chamber, precision pressure sources, a laser etching machine, and advanced digital measurement tools. These tools have enabled us to streamline and automate our production and calibration processes.

We welcomed three new employees to the PSM team to strengthen our capabilities in our Sales, Production, and Development departments. We also continue to invest in employee development through apprenticeship schemes, with members of the Production team successfully completing IPC610 training to enhance the quality inspection of all electronics to IPC Class 3.

We continue to strengthen our partnerships with partners and agents, through successful online training sessions and in-person visits.

Product Innovation and Market Leadership

Our cost-effective APT1000 and VPM digital systems have become the industry standard, and are the first choice for many applications, including Tugs, Mega Yachts, Ferries, Naval Vessels, and Tankers.
We have also introduced innovative product enhancements, such as purpose-designed monitoring systems for Vessel Draught, Trim, Heel, and Flood Detection.

A Bright Future

We are proud to have secured several major contracts for full tank gauging systems for military vessels, solidifying our position as a leading supplier of TLG solutions for Naval platforms.

We are already planning ahead for 2025, and we look forward to sharing some exciting new developments with you in the new year.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our valued customers, suppliers and agents a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025 from everyone at PSM.

I joined PSM at the age of 17 and have been part of the PSM team for 15 years. During this time, I have gained extensive knowledge of our products and have achieved three NVQs in engineering. In addition to the technical product skills I have acquired, I am also a qualified internal auditor and have been a dedicated first aider for the past four years.

Outside of work I enjoy spending quality time outdoors with my girlfriend and daughter, visiting animal sanctuaries and walking in the countryside. I am also a big fan of film, TV and video games.

I have always found myself drawn to administrative roles. Over the years I have developed my skills in various settings, with my most recent experience prior to joining PSM, working as a Personal Assistant to Directors in Chartered Building Surveying companies. My work primarily focused on pre-purchase building surveys, architectural design, refurbishment, and new-build properties.

In June 2024, I embarked on a completely new and exciting challenge and joined PSM as a Sales Administrator. This role has introduced me to the world of sales, where I am now assisting the Sales Director and the wider Sales Team. It has been a great opportunity to learn new skills.

Outside of work, fitness is an important part of my life and you will often find me in the gym. I also work as a Swim England Referee which allows me to play an active role in the sport I love.

PSM is proud to announce we have recently been awarded a contract to supply a comprehensive system for a new build passenger vessel by the leading Chilean shipyard, Asenav. This project showcases our ability to deliver flexible and simple to install solutions that meet the diverse needs of the maritime industry

The system will feature our APT1000 intelligent level transmitters, which accurately monitor the contents of over 30 onboard storage tanks, including ballast, fuel oil, and service tanks. To ensure seamless integration and efficient data management, the system will utilise our RFM4 termination modules and a serial RS485 network, feeding into the VPM4300 series data acquisition and processing display unit.

Beyond tank level measurement, the system will also incorporate vessel draught measurement, providing comprehensive information in both tabular and bar graph formats on the VPM4300 unit and a second remote display connected via a single ethernet link.

To address the specific requirements of vessel trim and heel monitoring, a dedicated VPM4300 unit will be supplied, utilising integrated inclinometers for accurate data collection.

This project underscores PSM’s commitment to delivering complete tank gauging solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance within the maritime sector.

We are pleased to announce two new orders for complete tank gauging packages from Turquoise Yachts for their new build project NB74 & NB74. This follows a successful string of projects where we supplied full systems for Megayachts MY Infinite Jest, MY Roe, and MY Nympheas.

Our complete tank gauging packages provide:

– Local self-powered gauges

– Networked remote gauging with intelligent APT1000 Hydrostatic transmitters

– Multiple display locations using VPM Displays

– Real-time tank status information to the Yacht’s Alarm Monitoring System via serial link

– Bilge level switches for flood detection

Turquoise Yachts are known for their bespoke, fully customisable yachts, providing a completely   tailored solution for clients and maintaining full in-house control on all aspects of design, engineering and construction. We are delighted to establish ourselves as a trusted partner to them.

We are also further strengthening our commitment to Turquoise Yachts and other Turkish clients by appointing DOP as our new agent in Turkey. DOP brings extensive experience working with Turquoise across various equipment, offering local support for installation and commissioning of systems.

We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Turquoise Yachts and are excited to collaborate on future projects.  Together with DOP’s local expertise, we are committed to providing exceptional tank gauging solutions for the Turkish yachting industry.

We are excited to announce that our BLS9200 bilge / flood level switch has been assessed and certified as Intrinsically Safe. This means the switch can now be installed in hazardous areas, significantly expanding its application possibilities.

The BLS9200 has been certified to Ex ia IIC T5 Ga, meeting the primary safety standards of ATEX, IECEx, and UKCA. This is particularly beneficial for naval vessels, where areas near munitions are often classified as hazardous. With this certification, there are now no restrictions on where you can install the BLS9200, providing greater flexibility for your bilge and flood detection needs.

In addition, we can also reveal that our APT level transmitters have received enhanced approvals. The Intrinsic Safety certification for our APT500 and APT1000 level transmitters has now been updated to include UKCA approval, alongside the existing ATEX and IECEx approvals.

Furthermore, the DNV type approval for the APT500 and 1000 has been renewed under the mutual recognition standard, which means this Type Approval is now accepted by all members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

These enhanced certifications demonstrate our commitment to providing safe and reliable level solutions for a wider range of applications.