Proactive supply chain management for naval operations
The maritime industry faces challenging situations that are entirely unique, meaning that system failures could lead to serious and dangerous consequences. In elements such as navigation systems and communication networks, every part needs to meet strict standards.
Princeps’ services are designed to help support vessels, offshore platforms and marine tech systems so that they perform faultlessly under even the most extreme conditions. Maritime and sea clients can expect a service that includes:
- A thorough selection process for genuine & non counterfeit parts
- End to end supply chain documentation
- Customised sourcing for maritime applications
- Testing & inspection to accredited standards
- Strong obsolescence management
Fully accredited for sea applications
Princeps is proud to hold industry leading accreditations that underline our dedication to quality and security within the maritime industry:
- Joscar registered
- Cyber Essentials certified
- UKAS certified quality management system
- The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) member
- AS6081, AS9120B:2016 & ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified
These credentials show our ability to deliver EEE components that meet the needs of the nautical industry, where precision, reliability and appropriate use of products are vital. With a specialist in house team of experts, our own laboratory and long term supplier partners, organisations can rely on us to take care of their supply chain security.
Streamlined Supply Chain Solutions
Our range of Supply Chain and Component Sourcing services include:
Traceability
Safe, traceable sourcing of currently available EEE components. Order traceable current parts via a variety of ordering and delivery models including blanket, call off and KANBAN.
Sourcing
Rely on our knowledge & expertise to securely source the parts you need. Secure sourcing for hard-to-find parts including those that are obsolete.
Obsolescence
Continuity planning for obsolescence & open market sourcing of obsolete parts. Obsolescence management and mitigation, BOM monitoring and AS6081 releases, helping avoid long term supply concerns.
Tail Management
Rationalise a range of suppliers to a single point of contact. Vendor tail reduction for supply chain simplification and giving you a single point of contact for EEE sourcing and procurement.
Kitting
Managed solution including sourcing and traceability. Simplify production with kitting solutions & reduce hidden costs, streamlining manufacturing and addresses counterfeit mitigation.
What is a maritime component supplier?
A maritime component supplier sources, validates and delivers electronic components for naval vessels, submarines and marine defence platforms. Sea environments with salt, pressure and vibration place extreme demands on every part of a naval system which means that authentic and genuine parts are key to system integrity.
When compared to land defence programmes, maritime equipment faces a particular set of physical stresses. Parts must perform reliably in corrosive settings, while experiencing sustained mechanical shock and across wide temperature ranges. These conditions make independent testing and verified traceability non negotiable at all stages of the supply chain.
Princeps is a Society of Maritime Industries member, boasting accreditations covering counterfeit mitigation (AS6081), aerospace and defence distribution quality (AS9120B:2016) and laboratory testing capability (ISO/IEC 17025:2017). This unique combination guarantees components are sourced, vetted and documented to standards recognised across naval and marine procurement industries.
For naval primes, shipbuilders and MRO operations, the consequences of a substandard component being installed into a vessel in service can cause greater issues than a warranty claim — the ramifications can be very serious in nature. Partnering with an accredited maritime supplier such as Princeps takes away the risk earlier in the supply chain where it can be controlled and well managed.
Who are component suppliers to the maritime industry?
The maritime sector relies on a wide network of electronic component suppliers to keep vessels, navigation systems and onboard tech running to peak performance and the utmost safety protocols. These suppliers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), authorised distributors and independent brokers who source electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) parts that range from semiconductors and sensors to power management modules and communication hardware.
For sea and marine organisations, the challenge isn't about finding a supplier to provide a part. It comes down to finding a supplier that can guarantee component authenticity, full traceability and fast delivery when a vessel or mission critical system is left out of operation.
Princeps specialises in these specialist services as a global electronic component sourcing and supply chain testing partner. We are experienced in working with maritime clients to source genuine, verified parts which also include hard to find and obsolete components from a network of approved global suppliers. Every single part we source is traceable, complete with origin lot data through to certificate history, which significantly reduces the risk of counterfeits ever being installed into safety critical marine systems.
Our meticulous inspection and a proven process built around reliability gives procurement teams the confidence that the right part will arrive on time and perform as specified.