Hythe Engineering sponsors the Royal Navy Golf Association, providing support for golfing competitions and development activities for RN personnel serving at home and overseas. This year marked the 100th RN Golf Championships. In honour of this momentous event, we spoke to Commander Steve White about Hythe’s relationship with Royal Navy Golf, what they do, and why the work is so important. What is Royal Navy Golf? Royal Navy golf is one of the many sports offered by NAVYFit, a Royal Naval organisation focused on improving the mental and physical health of RN personnel. Fitness and well-being are at the heart of Royal Navy life, and NAVYfit helps people stay at the top of their game. Royal Navy golf involves a variety of golfing activities; competitions and fixtures, across the country, for both men and women. The goal is to improve golf at all levels – whether that be those just starting out as beginners through to those who represent the Royal Navy at the highest level. Royal Navy Golf is committed across genders; there has been a real campaign to recruit more females into the sport while encouraging those already involved to develop their skills. The ladies held a training…

What is marine or maritime engineering? Engineering uses science and maths to find solutions for real-world problems. Marine engineering deals specifically with sea vessels: ships, boats and on and offshore installations. Specifically, the science, architecture and machinery that supports them. Breaking this down further, marine engineering might involve design, repair and maintenance work, pipework, installation, construction, operational duties and control systems. Marine engineering is a varied industry, encompassing a wide variety of roles, skills and expertise. Let’s take a look at what the work of a marine engineer involves, the qualities they hold, and a few examples of marine engineering projects. Introduction to marine engineering: what does a marine engineer do? Also referred to as maritime engineers, a marine engineer designs, constructs, maintains and repairs a sea vessel’s mechanical or engineered components. This could be one of several mechanical systems, such as electrics and power generation systems, fuel systems, water distribution, propulsion systems and more. A marine engineer may be based on a ship, in an office, at a dockyard or even underwater. Typical duties might include: Compliance and Health and Safety in Marine Engineering Health and safety should always be paramount in any industry. This is definitely the case…

What is Value Engineering? Value engineering can be defined as the method of improving the value, longevity or quality of a product or service that a project produces. Most commonly applied to the construction and engineering industries, value engineering is inherent in the work that we do. The Hythe Engineering team consider value engineering with every project they take on. They do this to continuously find new ways of improving the quality of service and results which our customers have come to expect from us. What is the purpose? Identifying potential improvements outside of the scope of a project can have exponential benefits for a business. Similar to the concept of Kaizen, the Japanese word for “improvement” which refers to business activities that continuously improve all functions, value engineering looks beyond fixing the immediate problem or enquiry. With value engineering, customers are receiving services and advice beyond what they originally envisioned. And of course, like any decision in business, there are benefits for the company offering these services as well. For us at Hythe Engineering, we are able to extend our service offering by suggesting new and improved ways of thinking beyond the initial enquiry or concept, to build a…

We at Hythe Engineering have been servicing the marine industry since 2005. And our workforce and acquisitions over the years have given us defence knowledge and experience dating back to the 1960s. But although marine services is a term we hear and use regularly, its meaning can encapsulate a wide range of activities.  For the most part, maritime services can include anything related to the design, maintenance, repair, and construction of any water-based vessel or component. In this blog, we take a look at what marine engineering involves, and how our own services are assisting those within the maritime industries. Marine Engineering Services  Marine services companies will most likely provide engineering and repair services to those operating within the marine industry. The marine industry is a broad term that can be split into smaller sectors. Those most commonly referred to in maritime are commercial, defence, and leisure boating. Marine engineering businesses may cater to one or all of these areas. What are marine engineering services? Companies that provide marine engineering services may test, build, maintain and repair leisure boats and commercial or defence vessels. They may also provide engineering services for other underwater craft or offshore equipment. Alongside engineering, marine companies…

Becoming an apprentice is a valuable move in a young persons’ career, allowing you to learn from industry experts alongside formal education. But knowing how to make the most of your apprenticeship, and squeezing everything you can from the opportunity is what makes the real difference. As most apprentices are new to the working world, they may not know all the tricks for getting ahead in their career. Following these tips will help you make a mark on the company you’re learning with, and succeed in your industry. How to Make the Most of Your Apprenticeship 1. Ask Questions, Listen, and Show Willingness to Learn Apprenticeships allow you to learn directly from skilled workers with decades of experience and industry expertise. Throughout your apprenticeship, actively listen to your colleagues, ask questions every day and learn how they do things. The senior team at Hythe Engineering fully recognises the importance of training the next generation of workers. Hythe’s Senior Weld Inspector commented, “The younger generation is the future of Hythe Engineering. We’ve got to try and push the younger generation. If you didn’t have the youngsters coming through and learning the skills of the trades, the company would crumble.” 2. Accept…

Hythe Engineering are utilising their existing pipework, welding and fabrication skills to expand into the UK Petrochemical industry.