Marine ecosystems are wonderful terrains filled with creatures that surface dwellers often only see on television. These fantastical creatures are often dubbed with some very strange names; of note are the aptly named blobfish, the bloater and the suckermouth, names which conjure up some fairly fantastical ideas, if you’ve never seen one before. So, here we’ll explore this theme further by using Christmas as a jumping off point for thinking about amazing fish and marine life.

You’re an avid eco-warrior, but you're worried that your current boat cleaning practices are causing harm to the Earth – have no fear, because we’re going to demonstrate which products are the best for friends of the Earth to use, as well as how often you should consider cleaning your boat.

Seals, penguins, fish and birds are all suffering from the twelve million tonnes of plastic waste that are dumped into the oceans each year; what’s worse is that while most of us are aware of these problems, we continue to do it. As ship chandlers, we want to educate people about the issue and give advice on how individuals can reduce their own plastic consumption.

Let’s protect our beautiful yachting and boating experiences by cleaning the oceans together.

It's that time of year again: jingle bells are ringing, Frosty's wrapping up warm and Santa's got his sack of presents at the ready. Christmas can be celebrated anywhere, and that includes on a boat. You might need to make adequate preparations for this holiday season's boat decorations and we’re here to provide you with the tips you need to make your boat jolly this Christmas.

Your boat is doubtless your pride and joy, so you want to do as much as possible to keep it looking its best. That means that you’ll want to invest in the best quality marine cleaning chemicals possible to make sure your boat is properly taken care of.

Enjoying the water on your vessel of choice is one of the purest and most satisfying pleasures any person could ever hope to enjoy. 

But, as every good sailor knows, even the most innocent looking water can quickly become deadly if the circumstances turn against you. 

Whatever type of boat you have – from yachts to powerboats – you want to spend your time on board relaxing and enjoying yourself, so cleaning and maintenance can seem like an unnecessary chore. If you spend a little time keeping your boat in top condition, then you can avoid spending large amounts of time and money fixing bigger problems caused by neglect. 

Here at Altham, we understand that your shipping and cargo matter, which is why we are the extension of every ship’s team. We serve all UK ports as well as the offshore industry, supporting shippers across the country.

There’s something about the ocean which exudes adventure, excitement and romance. Whether setting off on a quest to discover lands anew, lost treasures or mysterious sea creatures, there’s something which has always occupied the minds of sailors - maybe it's stories of swashbuckling pirates and their deadly obsession with gold? Here we take a look at three of the dastardliest crooks of the ocean and how they 'shivered the timbers' of the world around them.

Ever wondered when yachts became the symbol of luxury they are today? They did not start off as luxury vessels to transport the wealthy. In fact, their origins are a bit humbler than that and can be traced back as far as the 17th century.