Mak Marine

Wishing everyone a happy new year in 2026

We are excited to share that we have been invited to develop a design proposal for a next-generation connectivity system on a superyacht, built around Nokia’s XPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) solution. Partnering with the talented teams at Channelserve, Nokia and Ruckus Networks, we’re crafting a concept that could redefine broadband at sea.
What the proposed XPON design aims to deliver:
• Fiber-class bandwidth to every cabin, bridge and entertainment zone
• Lightweight, single-backbone architecture—a game changer where space and weight are at a premium
• Seamless, high-performance Wi-Fi throughout the vessel, powered by the new Ruckus H570 APs—designed for compact, high-density environments
• Future-ready scalability so the owner can add 8K streaming, AR navigation aids and whatever the horizon brings next
Collaboration snapshot (so far):
🔹 Mak Marine is translating technical specs into marine-grade reality
🔹 Channelserve is shaping the guest-first experience requirements
🔹 Nokia is advising on redundancy, security and remote monitoring best practices
🔹 Ruckus is enabling a robust wireless layer with the new H570 APs to ensure fast, reliable Wi-Fi everywhere onboard
We’re just starting the design phase but the collective vision is clear: create a blueprint for shore-level broadband - even in the middle of the ocean.
Looking forward to the next steps and to sharing progress as the proposal evolves. If you have insights on maritime XPON deployments or advanced Wi-Fi architectures, let’s connect!

First flight of 2025! Already more in the diary for January!

Another long weekend completed, after a 03.00am start on Saturday morning from Dover I will be leaving Calais in a couple of hours and back on route to Dover to go home. system .

Looking forward to a day onboard working with the P&O teams in Dover and Calais

What a busy few weeks, Belfast, Bremerhaven, Istanbul, Dover, Athens and Venice, everything from refits, servicing and new installations, Mak Marine, it’s what we do…

A day in the life for Mak Marine

140m Solaris ⚓️ Designed by renowned naval architect Marc Newson and constructed by German shipyard Lloyd Werft, this nautical masterpiece combines state-of-the-art technology with environmental consciousness. Equipped with a powerful hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, the Solaris can reach a top speed of 18 knots (33 km/h) while maintaining a reduced carbon footprint. The yacht houses eight decks, including a helicopter pad, a beach club, a spa, and multiple swimming pools, ensuring an unparalleled experience for guests on board. 🏗 @lloyd_werft 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 36 guests 👩‍✈️ 60 crews Credits: @yachtlite.the.original

Not quite Middle Earth, more Bowels of the Ship!
Amazing where cables need to go!!

One of the advantages of the job, on the way to Belfast, cheeky wee Greggs stop off, fuel for the workers!

Everyone at Mak Marine would like to wish you all a Happy and prosperous new year in 2024.

About to board my home for the day to carry out an onboard technical survey.