Marine Dimout Screens
Privacy Blinds for Cabins & Public Spaces
Whether you’re looking to shield passengers from the sun or create a controlled lighting environment on your vessel, dimout roller blinds are a great solution.
Unlike blackout screens they’re slightly transparent, allowing some visibility to the outside world and moderate levels of light transmission indoors too. They also reduce heat and block out dangerous UV radiation which is the main cause of premature fading of interior furnishings.
Solarglide offer two unique and distinctive fabric choices, which can be viewed below in the ‘Colour Collections’ section. The ROE collection is a PVC & polyester based fabric (with 3% openness) that is hard wearing, easy to clean and mould resistant. The CARNIVAL collection is made from recycled polyester yarns and is also suitable for moist marine environments.
Both Fabric ranges are IMO FR approved to standards BS5867, Part 2: Type B 2008 and specifically designed for offshore usage.
Here is a concise overview of our IMO flame retardant dimout screens including features and benefits. Please follow the link –
Solarglide dimout blinds are available as cassetted or non-cassetted blind solutions; they can be manually operated, battery operated, hard wired or motorised. Standard manual operating mechanisms include single pulley system, centre pull handle, level pegs, sidewinder chain or cable guides. Please contact the Solarglide team if you are unsure about which operating mechanism id best for your vessel?
Solarglide’s dimout blinds prevent interior soft furnishings from fading, they also help to reduce interior temperatures by up to 10°C (in warm climates) and are robust and durable. Solarglide dimout fabrics are IMO FR approved and come in a range of 27 fabric colours (Roe and Carnival ranges). Powder coated cassette and bottom rail profiles come in either white or light grey, but other unique RAL colours are available upon request.
Colour Collections:
Options Available:
Cassetted
Non-Cassetted
Motorised
Solar Powered
Vessel Type
Solarglide retractable cassetted manual dimout blinds are enclosed in a reinforced aluminium casing, making them extremely durable onboard all vessels.
- Durable, marine tested screens
- Standard light grey or white cassette profiles
- Powder-coated options available to match your interior design
- Cable guides, side channels, level pegs, pulley systems available
- 67mm or 90mm cassette sizes
Where space is a premium, our non-cassetted dimout screens provide privacy and security without the necessity of a cassette covering.
- Cost effective
- Lightweight
- Perfect for limited space areas
- Cable guides, sidechannels, level pegs, pulley systems available
- Available with back bar for fast installation
Integrated into a ship’s power supply, our motorised dimout screens are ideal for windows in hard-to-reach areas or cabins, passenger areas and public spaces.
- Operate individually or all together
- Low maintenance and quiet operation
- Ideal for windows that cannot be reached manually
- 67mm or 90mm Cassette sizes
- Somfy or Ellard motors and accessories
Our eco-friendly, solar powered screens with battery help reduce onboard power requirements by providing their own solar energy.
- Operate individually or all together
- Continue to charge even out of direct sunlight
- Plug and play solution – no electrician needed
- Rechargeable battery enclosed inside cassette
- Somfy or Ellard motors and accessories
Commercial and Military Ships Dimout Screens
Dimout privacy screens for commercial ships and military ships help to keep crew quarters cool whilst creating relaxing ambient conditions for seafarers. An alternative to blackout screens; Solarglide dimout blinds offer privacy whilst allowing lots of light into the interior space.
Cruise ship and Ferries Dimout Screens
Maritime dimout blinds are an essential window solution for cruise ships and ferries. They offer solar protection for both passengers and crew; ideal for cabins and suites as well as public areas and onboard restaurants. Solarglide dimout screens are installed on vessels worldwide including MV Celebrity Ascent & MV Coral Geographer
Oil Rigs and Offshore Modules Dimout Screens
Solarglide dimout blinds are used on oil rigs, accommodation blocks and offshore modules globally to control outside light conditions. They keep the interior space cool during daylight hours and create privacy for crew members working long shifts. Combined with curtains they are the ideal window solution for getting adequate rest and sleep between shifts.
Offshore Crane Cabins Dimout Screens
Dimout screens are used to control both light and visibility inside offshore cranes during operations; they are an essential safety tool for crane operators. They are semi transparent meaning that they can be used as a visor, shielding the operator from overhead direct sunlight, whilst allowing the viewpoint below to remain unhindered. Solarglide dimout screens also help to keep the crane cabin cooler in times of extreme solar heat.
