About Kelvin Hughes

Kelvin Hughes is a world leader in the design and supply of marine navigation systems with over two and a half centuries of experience and knowledge. With a history that dates back to the 1800's, we have a highly innovative product range, which is designed to provide mariners with the most advanced navigation solutions and services available.

Our products include radar sensors and display technology, voyage data recorders, electronic chart displays and highly advanced integrated bridge systems. In addition, through ChartCo, we provide a unique means of data supply to ships at sea via satellite. Kelvin Hughes is also the world's largest supplier of nautical charts and publications for commercial and leisure use. Acknowledged to be in the forefront of modern technology, Kelvin Hughes has been honoured by the presentation of five "Queens Awards to Industry" for Technological Innovation and Export Achievements.

Kelvin Hughes latest development in a 250 year history of firsts is to have designed and produced the world's first commercial solid-state marine radar, SharpEye™. Kelvin Hughes products are in use in a wide range of commercial vessels, luxury yachts and cruise liners, including the new Queen Mary 2. They are also in service with over 30 navies around the world, including fittings on every United Kingdom Royal Navy warship.

Kelvin Hughes has its headquarters in Hainault in the East of London, and subsidiary offices in other parts of the UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, Singapore, USA and China. With this global presence, Kelvin Hughes provides a first-class sales and support capability for customers world-wide.