We are a team of trusted experts in coating technology, enabling industries with enhanced performance and sustainability.
About Safinah
Safinah was established in the United Kingdom in 1998 as a consulting company for the marine, yacht, energy, infrastructure and chemical sectors specialising in coatings technology, support and advice. Since then, Safinah became a globally recognised, privately-owned coatings and engineering firm expanding our range of specialised services.
A growing number of clients are putting their full coating management under Safinah, with 200+ assets being managed under the Asset Coating Management Programme where Safinah conducts a full suite of services from specification, selection, maintenance planning, application control, annual performance and external benchmarking assessment followed by coating strategy development and continual improvement.
Today, we support a large part of the world’s blue chip operators offering a comprehensive range of expert coating services that reflect a commitment to excellence across diverse industries. And with our team of experts strategically located around the globe, we work closely with our clients’ team wherever they are.
Our team is strategically deployed globally, with offices in key locations.
Safinah is an ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified company. We are also JOSCAR registered and granted the F4OR (Fit for Offshore Renewables) status as part of the ORE Catapult Scheme.
Safinah has a proven record of excellent service, helping many businesses optimise their operations all over the world.
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Our Vision
Our vision is to be the foremost choice globally for clients seeking independent coating expertise and strategic partnerships.
Our Mission
It is our mission to provide the best independent expert coating advice, and thought leadership in the Marine, Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure and Yacht sectors globally.
Through collective knowledge and dedication, we aim to reduce client spend and environmental impact.
The Safinah Advantage
Delivering beneficial outcomes while assuring excellence.
Reduced Risks
Through our experienced managers, early assessment of paint specification, painting schedule and process acceptance criteria ensures durability, compliance, and cost-efficiency, while reducing the risk of an unacceptable end result or paint failures.
Reduced Cost
We help reduce cost by optimising coating selection, extending asset lifespan, minimising maintenance needs, preventing failures and ensuring efficient application processes, delivering long-term savings for industries.
Improved Performance
We help you optimise your operational performance by enhancing coating systems, ensuring optimal application, reducing downtime, and maximising asset efficiency, helping industries achieve durability, reliability and sustainability.
Complete Peace of Mind
We aim to ensure complete peace of mind for our clients as we apply our experience in coatings and engineering to identify the many possible bottlenecks in coating applications, and apply a feedback cycle for continuous improvement to the whole process – allowing you to focus on other important aspect of your operation.
Why choose Safinah
Leading the coatings technology consultancy market with unparalleled achievements for over 25 years.
We are a market leader in coating technology consultancy for various sectors with proven record of successful projects, satisfied clients and unparalleled achievements for over 25 years.
Unique Service
Safinah is uniquely positioned to provide the depth and breadth of independent coating knowledge to support clients globally.
Dedicated Team
Our dedicated team of experts are capable of providing the best technical insights and approach from a much wider scope of specialisation, enabling optimised process and more efficient operation.
Quality Assurance
As an industry leader, we uphold the highest standard in our process, maintaining consistency in every project that we do. Safinah is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.
Trusted Excellence
Our team is composed of experts with diverse specialisations and background - all with impressive track record of industry experience, accomplishments and relevant contribution and achievements within their specialised fields.
Value for Money
The core of our business is to help our clients optimise their investment by ensuring the longevity of their assets, and reduce the risks of financial loss due to technical failure or legal liability.
Global Operation
Our expert consultants are strategically deployed globally. This means, we can work with you locally wherever you are in the world.
If you would like to find out more about our services and how we can help you, please get in touch with our team.
Meet the Safinah Team
Safinah’s team comprises seasoned experts, each with many years of experience in their respective fields. Our specialist consultants take pride in offering a comprehensive service that consistently delivers tangible, real-world results.
Fuelled by a professional approach and a meticulous understanding of the coatings industry, we have earned a prestigious global reputation. Renowned for our capacity to create and implement innovative and effective solutions, we stand as a trusted partner dedicated to minimising your risk and optimising cost efficiencies.

Andy Hopkinson
Managing Director

Dr. Michael Aamodt
Director of Technology | Head of Chemical, Energy & Infrastructure

Martin Porsbjerg
Head of Technical Services

Carl Barnes
Head of Marine | Consultant

Tommy Paulsen
Director | Key Account & Technical Service Manager

Dr. Benigna von Brederlow

Dr. Neil Nicolson
Head of Yacht Consultancy

Dr. Ralitsa Mihaylova
Head of Special Projects | Consultant

Bruno Ravel
Head of Chemical & Disruptive Technologies | Consultant

Jessica Patterson
CFO

Charles Atkinson
Consultant

John Benitez
Coating Project Manager | Health and Safety Lead

Sophie Carvalho de Matos
HR & ISO Manager

Simon Daly
Consultant
(Energy & Infrastructure)

Stuart Downie
Consultant

Alan Guy
Principal Research Consultant

Mike Hindmarsh
Marine Consultant

Keith W Hutchinson
Head of PT & ES | Consultant

Sandy Kirkwood
Business Development Director | Consultant

Dominika Werdecka-Latarska
Yacht Consultant

Fergus MacKinnon
Consultant (Energy & Infrastructure)

Deborah Mayo
Office Manager

Fadzli Omar
Business Development Manager

Ted Rabida
Marketing Manager

Jakov "Bobo" Radenovic
Consultant (Americas)

Lee Spoor
Consultant (Energy & Infrastructure)

Alan Walker
Business Development Director | Consultant

Michael Ward
Head of Financial Systems & Analysis

Mark Welch
Coatings Consultant

John Willsher
Business Development Manager

Russel Wright
Technical Services Assistant Manager (excl. Asia)

Mick Bonham
Associate

Dr. Iain Braidwood
Associate

Dr. Stephen Brooke
Associate

Ian Buckham
Associate

David C Dobson
Associate – Professional Technical & Engineering Services

Paul Fisher
Associate

Doug Gilbert
Associate

Roel van Veen
Associate








































