Offshore Electronics

Offshore Electronics is a leading provider of Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) services for the maritime, offshore, and defense sectors. Based in Guernsey, we deliver comprehensive and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique demands of harsh marine environments, offshore energy operations, marine robotics, oceanographic systems, and mission-critical defense applications requiring high reliability and durability to withstand harsh marine environments.

With over 30 years of manufacturing expertise, we support OEMs in optimizing their designs, reducing production costs, and accelerating time to market for advanced marine electronics and offshore systems.

Contract Electronics Manufacturing for Marine, Offshore & Defense

Our experienced team of electronic and mechanical engineers understands the complex challenges associated with maritime and offshore industries, including environmental exposure, reliability, and safety compliance. We collaborate closely with your designers to refine and enhance each project, with a strong focus on durability, operational efficiency, high reliability, and SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) for oceanographic instruments, marine robotics, and offshore monitoring equipment.

We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and adhere to the highest quality and reliability standards for PCB assembly, electro-mechanical systems, and instrumentation used in marine robotics, offshore energy, and defense applications that require durability to withstand harsh marine environments.

Our Services

We offer low-volume initial production runs, full electro-mechanical assembly, and complete product builds to facilitate thorough beta testing before mass production of marine robotics and offshore monitoring solutions.

Our end-to-end approach ensures consistency, rapid issue identification, and streamlined transitions from prototype to full production, reducing lead times and improving product quality for maritime and offshore electronics.

More information: Prototyping & Pre-Production

Electronics Manufacturing & PCB Assembly

Our purpose-built manufacturing facility spans over 2,000 square meters (20,000 square feet) and features automated processes to deliver high-precision electronics manufacturing for marine robotics, oceanographic systems, and offshore instrumentation. We integrate our processes through an advanced MRP/ERP system to maintain seamless production control and traceability.

Surface Mount PCB Assembly

We operate three advanced SMT production lines equipped with Yamaha and Philips placement machinery, offering maximum flexibility and efficiency. Our key equipment includes:

• Yamaha YSM20R and YSM10 high speed precision placement line, with DEK neo horizon screen printer and Heller 1707 MKiii reflow oven
• Yamaha YS12 and YS12F high speed precision placement line with YCP10 screen printer and Heller 1707 MKiii reflow oven
• Yamaha/Philips Topaz and Emerald placement line with DEK 265 screen printer and Heller 1707 MKiii reflow oven
• Two Mirtec Automatic Optical Inspection systems (one with side view capability)
• BGA & SMT rework station with Vision Engineering and Blundell inspection equipment

Through-Hole PCB Assembly

Our assembly capabilities support a wide range of through-hole, leaded, axial, DIL, and radial components. We provide both automated and manual assembly, using high-speed insertion machines and lead-free flow soldering processes. Our specialized selective soldering machines operate in a nitrogen atmosphere, ensuring optimal joint integrity for demanding applications.

Our equipment includes:

• Southern Machinery S4040 axial insertion machine
• Amistar AI6448 high speed axial component insertion machines
• Universal Multi-mod 6772a automatic DIP insertion machine
• Universal RAD5 automatic radial component insertion machine
• Blundell CMS400LF ‘no clean’ lead-free (SnAgCu / RoHS compliant) flow soldering machine
• 3 Pillarhouse Jade lead-free selective soldering machines with nitrogen atmosphere

Mechanical Assembly & Instrument Build

We provide expert mechanical assembly for maritime and offshore instrumentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards for environmental protection and durability. Our supporting processes include Mixflow epoxy potting, Kerry automated solvent board washing, and Asymtek automated conformal coating.

More information: Electronics Manufacturing & PCB Assembly

Testing & Validation

We strive to provide the utmost in quality control and product validation, ensuring full confidence in our processes. We comply with a range of nationally and internationally recognized quality standards, and our dedicated team of quality inspectors and test engineers work closely with you to ensure that our procedures complement your own quality control systems. Our testing and validation processes include:

• Automatic testing capabilities using Teradyne Z1888/Z1890 machines
• On-board and pre-programming capability
• JTAG and boundary scan test
• Automated optical inspection (AOI)
• Surface mount and BGA rework to IPC standards
• Functional board and unit test and calibration including soak tests, result logging, safety flash testing
• Design and manufacture of bespoke test rigs
• Micro camera for inspecting the underside of BGAs and other surface mount devices

More information: Testing & Validation

Industries We Serve

With over 30 years of experience, we have collaborated with clients across various industries, ensuring robust and cost-effective electronics manufacturing solutions. Our expertise extends to:

Maritime & Offshore Energy

We provide specialized electronic solutions for shipboard systems, offshore oil and gas platforms, and renewable energy infrastructure. Our products are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of maritime environments.

Marine Safety & Communication

We develop electronic systems for life-saving marine safety equipment, with applications including emergency voice communication and PA systems, safety lights, and other asset protection systems, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Defense & Security

Our highly skilled team works to IPC Class 3 standards and can rapidly scale production to meet urgent defense requirements.

As a Guernsey-based CEM and a member of the Make UK Defence initiative, we offer enhanced IP protection within a secure jurisdiction, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing.