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HMS Ocean leaves UK for final time

Today saw the sad sight of HMS Ocean leaving RNB Devonport for the final time. Bought by the Brazilian Navy she is now known as PHM Atlántico. The ship was built in Govan on the Clyde and fitted out at Barrow-in-Furness in the mid 1990’s. She sailed from RNB Devonport on the 1st August bearing […]

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UK Approved Distributer for Hadex Drinking Water Disinfectant

Hadex is a produced by Hatenboerwater and is a specially designed and approved potable water disinfectant for the marine sector. We hold stocks of the product at Heysham for immediate despatch. The item can be ordered from our web site

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Althams helps Heysham School acheive London dreams

Althams recently supported a group of year 6 students from Trumacar school, Heysham, by donating funds to the school to help them take the group by train to see various tourist sites around London, culminating in a trip on the London eye. The students were excited to say the least. And thanks to Ellen, for […]

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Gold Standard for 14 years running

On the 26th September 2018 an annual audit was conducted by NSFI which test’s the Companies processes and procedures against NSFI’s Due Dilligence Standard. This is a stringent and demanding audit and we are pleased to report that we have retained the certification at it’s highest level – GOLD. The certification means that customers can […]

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New North East division up and running

Headed up by Leanne & Neil Buckley covering all ports in North East of England – Blyth, Tyne,Wear, Sunderland, Seaham, Hartlepool,Teesport and Redcar

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Altham’s Retain Gold for 7th Year Running

On the 17th May 2012 an annual audit was conducted by NSF CMi which test’s the Companies processes and procedures against NSF CMi’s Due Dilligence Standard. This is a stringent and demanding audit and we are pleased to report that we have retained the certification at it’s highest level – GOLD. The certification means that […]

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Neil Buckley joins Altham’s North East division

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Business Development Manager for the Ports of the North East of England. Neil Buckley is joining us to serve the ports of Blyth, Tyne,Wear, Sunderland, Seaham, Hartlepool,Teesport and Redcar. Neil will be able to provide all ships chandlery and ships supplies. Contact him here and […]

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NEW – order your supplies online

NEW – our online offshore supply store is now open. With over 28,000 products available to order at the click of your mouse. Fast, easy checkout and speedy delivery throughout the UK – try it now.

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TradeNet Member of ShipServ

Althams are pleased to announce that we are now a TradeNet Member of ShipServ ShipServ Tradenet is a valuable tool that puts us into contact with a significant proportion of the shipping community. It provides an electronic conduit through which Purchasing Managers and Buyers can communicate with us to place orders and request quotations for […]

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Wedding Bells

On the 3rd June Louise, who works in the offshore department, and her partner Ben were married in the Dominican Republic at the beautiful Majestic Colonia Hotel in Punta Carna. We all wish them the very best in their future life together.

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