Why Motorised Screens Are a Game-Changer for Ships

Motorised Screens Are The Future Of Marine Shading

If you’ve ever tried to adjust a window blind at sea – especially one perched high above  head level, or tucked into a tricky corner – you’ll know it’s no small feat. Crews on ships and offshore platforms face this challenge daily, dealing with blinding sunlight, UV exposure, and privacy issues in spaces that aren’t exactly ladder-friendly. That’s where Solarglide’s motorised screens step in to revolutionise the maritime experience. This all sounds brilliant , but are motorised blinds worth it ? Find out what your dealing with and check out the Solarglide price guide to motorised blinds

Best Blinds For Ships Motorised Solar Screens

Motorised Screens Are Designed For Complete Accessibility

Solarglide’s motorised screens are engineered with one goal: effortless operation, even in the most inaccessible window spots on a vessel. Controlled with a simple wall switch or remote, they eliminate the need for manual reaching, climbing, or improvising with poles and gadgets.

• Ideal for high-level bridge windows, inaccessible areas, and behind navigational consoles
• Perfect for passenger areas where aesthetics and safety go hand-in-hand
• Smooth operation ensures minimal disruption during navigation

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Type Approved Ship Bridge Sun Screens In Focus

Solarglide’s Type Approved cassette and non-cassette solar screens are engineered for performance and simplicity. While they mount securely to brackets, every model is:

• Manually retractable
• Removable without tools
• Designed to fully clear the window space when not in use

Solarglide’s successful type approved certification set a global benchmark. Suddenly, the bar was raised for every supplier in the market — with the message clear: safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. Read more here about the Solarglide Type Approved Certification

Engineering Excellence For Ship Blinds Designed in the UK

With its headquarters in the UK, Solarglide combined engineering innovation with practical design to build screens that doesn’t just meet marine safety standards — they redefined them. It’s approval by Lloyd’s Register signalled that the product was both trustworthy and future-ready.

By pioneering this achievement, Solarglide can –

• Enhanced safety for vessels worldwide
• Protected crews in extreme maritime environments
• Elevated expectations for quality across the marine industry

Solarglide Set Positive & Inspiring Standard For The Marine Industry

Solarglide’s journey from concept to global recognition reflects the power of forward-thinking engineering. It proved that smaller, specialist companies could challenge norms, inspire change, and become industry leaders.

As bridge navigational screens become standard for safety and compliance, Solarglide’s legacy continues — not just as a provider of quality products, but as the company that made the rules clearer for everyone else.

Solar Screens. Motorised, Cassette or Non Cassette Solar Screens by Solarglide

Solarglide Limited is an international maritime blinds manufacturer providing manual and motorised blinds and window shading solutions for yachts and super yachts. Yacht builders, charterers and yacht owners select Solarglide, providing high quality products and solutions, great customer service and reliable on time deliveries. Find out more at

Solarglide Home Page or Contact : [email protected]

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