Bicester, UK – 6th June 2025 – EP Barrus returns to Seawork 2025 (10th–12th June, Mayflower Park, Southampton) to present its end-to-end marine solutions for defence, rescue, and commercial fleets. Meet the Barrus Special Products Division and Marine Equipment team at Stand Q18.
The Barrus Special Products Team combines decades of marine engineering expertise with a collaborative approach. We work side-by-side with customers to design, develop and integrate power and propulsion systems that meet exact operational requirements - from initial concept through to production.
Our solutions:
Exclusive Engine Technologies and Innovation
Bringing exclusive technologies to all our partnerships, such as FAST PIRS® (Post Immersion Restart System - which enables engines to be rapidly started after being submerged) and specialist engines with low underwater noise/signature. Within our extensive range, we offer a selection of SOLAS-approved inboard and outboard engines, engineered to deliver exceptional reliability and performance in critical emergency and rescue operations.
Performance Testing & Real-world Performance Validation
From dyno to real-world trials, our facilities enable us to engineer high-performance propulsion systems and validate their performance for demanding marine environments.
Training & Support
Barrus have purpose-built training facilities where over 7,000 engineers are certified each year, essential to ensuring the highest levels of support for commercial partners.
Marine Equipment for Chandlery and Aftermarket Support
Complementing its propulsion expertise, Barrus will showcase their leading marine equipment products, aftermarket spares and accessories. Our commercial partners have access to 30,000+ products from trusted brands including: International Paint; MG Duff; Seaflo; Guidi; Navico and Glomex. Providing an end-to-end single supply chain for your propulsion and vessel equipment needs.
Delta Power Boat - Built for high speed manouvering in tactical applications.
Experience speed and agility aboard the craft that’s been designed for offshore tactical operations like high-speed interception. Loaded with advanced defence technologies like drone detect/defeat and thermal cameras and powered by twin Yanmar 6LYA 440HP inboard engines. As the propulsion partner, EP Barrus specified, tested and installed the engines.
Cheverton Champ – Giving a new low-carbon lease of life to the MoD’s cadet training vessel.
Barrus undertook a joint project with DE&S to evaluate low-carbon alternatives to the original propulsion system. Converting the boat to run as pure electric as part of a feasibility study for a wider roll out, then upgrading her to a full diesel/electric hybrid system from Hybrid Marine International. The Hybrid Marine International system is manufactured by EP Barrus and has multiple modes including electric drive, diesel drive, sailing regeneration and generator mode- removing the need for onboard generators, reducing the carbon footprint and saving costs.
British Marine Trade Association Awards Dinner (9th June, The Grand Café in Southampton)
Meet the EP Barrus Team at the trade associations annual awards, as longstanding sponsors of the event this is an opportunity to meet the team for an informal discussion about your business needs and celebrate the momentous achievements of our partners leading the industry.
Cardboard Boat Regatta (11th June, 17:30)
Watch Team Barrus collaborate with DE&S (MoD) in this test of paper ingenuity.
Book a consultation with Barrus’ engineers to discuss:
- How we can support your fleet maintenance and rebuild needs
- Provide an end-to-end solution for your fleet propulsion upgrades or custom builds
- How you can take advantage of exclusive show offers across our marine equipment range
For over 25 years, Barrus has designed and supported marine propulsion systems for defence, rescue, commercial and workboat operators. From its Bicester facility – equipped with dynamometers, prototyping labs, and training centres – the division delivers turnkey propulsion solutions that are in active duty, used by globally recognised organisation like UK MoD and Rescue organisations.
Learn more here - https://www.barrus.co.uk/divisions/special-products/
