Altrincham-based Emsys Maritime Ltd (www.emsys-maritime.com), a leading manufacturer of emissions monitoring systems (EMS) for the global shipping industry, is to target international export opportunities with the help of funding from Santander Business Banking.

Incorporated in 2016 by owner and managing director Simon Brown, Emsys is now the world’s third-largest manufacturer of EMS for vessels such as cruise and container ships as well as tankers, liquified natural-gas carriers and semi-submersibles.

Almost 100% of its business is exports, and its clients include Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, P&O Cruises, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries.

Mr Brown Emsys said: “Our highly experienced team has unrivalled expertise in the design, installation, commissioning and through-life support of marine emissions monitoring systems, and this can be seen in the quality of our global clients and our order book.

"We have strong aspirations for continued growth, and the funding from Santander has been key in helping us take this ambition forward.”

The company is accredited with a comprehensive set of maritime approvals, and it is looking to develop innovative new products.

The funding from Santander will allow it to manage the cash-flow challenges that can arise when working on long-term manufacturing projects.

Luke Rowbotham, of Santander Business Banking, said: “Emsys is rightly trusted by the world’s biggest shipowners and shipbuilders, and it has a winning solution, with an on-time and on-budget service delivery.

“We are delighted to be able to help a local business to export, and we hope to support the business further as it expands.”