About Omega Marine

Freedom from Gas on Board

We’ve lived full-time on boats for nearly ten years — first across the UK’s inland waterways, and now aboard a 39-foot Najad ketch cruising from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. From the start, we knew we wanted a boat without gas.

We found that gas cylinders were awkward to store, difficult to replace abroad, and required different regulators depending on the country. For keen cooks who enjoy proper meals and baking at anchor, the constant search for propane became limiting. More importantly, older gas installations create unnecessary safety risks for long-term cruising.

Switching to electric cooking on boats removed those problems entirely. No refills. No leaks. No open flames. Just clean, controllable power that works consistently in harbour, at anchor and under sail.

Building a Better Way – The Curio Electric Galley Enclosure

With a professional background in sustainability and a practical approach to problem-solving, I developed the solution we now use every day: Curio, a stainless-steel gimballed enclosure designed specifically to support electric cooking on boats.

Curio houses:

• A Panasonic 4-in-1 combination oven
• A two-burner induction hob
• A robust 6 mm gimballed mounting chassis
• A marine-grade retaining plate for secure offshore cooking

The goal was simple — create a safe and elegant way to use domestic-quality electric appliances at sea without the compromises of a traditional marine cooker. After more than two years of full-time liveaboard use from Sweden to Greece, Curio has proved reliable at anchor, under sail and on passage.

Curio is now the foundation of Omega Marine — a practical step toward wider adoption of electric cooking systems for boats.

Marine Electrical Consultancy – Power Systems Designed for Electric Cooking on Boats

Electric cooking is only one part of the story. To make it practical day-to-day, a boat needs a well-designed electrical system — batteries, charging inputs, inverters and load management all working together. Through Omega Marine’s consultancy service, we help owners design systems that support electric cooking on boats without unnecessary upgrades or complexity.

Every vessel is different, and our approach is grounded in real liveaboard use rather than theoretical spreadsheets. We look at how you cook, how you cruise, and how your existing system behaves, then design a balanced setup that supports induction hobs, combination ovens and general onboard loads.

Typical project areas include:

• Lithium battery design and integration
• DC-to-DC charger and MPPT solar configuration
• Inverter and AC system planning
• Power-usage assessments for full-time liveaboards
• Energy-efficiency improvements for extended cruising
• Advice on charging routines for electric-first cruising

Our goal is not to oversell equipment, but to help sailors understand what is genuinely needed to make electric cooking systems for boats work reliably on long passages and at anchor.

Our Philosophy – Simple, Safe and Sustainable Electric Cooking on Boats

Omega Marine products are guided by three core principles that support long-term electric living afloat:

Simple – Systems should be intuitive to use, easy to maintain and straightforward to install. Electric cooking on boats works best when equipment is accessible and uses standard components.

Safe – Removing onboard gas dramatically reduces risk. Induction hobs cool quickly once switched off, and Curio’s gimballed mounting system provides secure movement in rolling conditions. We design everything around predictable offshore handling and safe daily use.

Sustainable – For many owners, electric cooking on boats is part of a transition toward low-impact or fossil-fuel-free cruising. Curio helps that by removing gas reliance, and our consultancy work helps owners make smart decisions around solar, alternator charging and efficient battery storage.

We manufacture using high-grade stainless steel, marine-ready components and UK craftsmanship. Every decision is led by real offshore experience and long-term durability rather than aesthetics alone.

Electric Cooking on Boats – Tested at Sea

Our approach to electric cooking on boats is shaped entirely by real offshore experience. Over the past three years we have sailed from Sweden to Greece via the North Sea, the Atlantic coastlines and the Mediterranean, cooking almost every day along the way. It’s important to note that more than 90 percent of that time has been spent at anchor, relying on electric systems rather than gas.

Curio has been used in calm bays, busy harbours and during rolling offshore passages. The gimbal remains steady, the structure stays rigid, and the Panasonic oven performs as consistently as it does in a shoreside kitchen. Whether baking bread mid-passage or steaming vegetables underway, electric cooking on boats has proved not only possible but genuinely practical with the right setup.

Traditional marine gas ovens often struggle with flame stability, regulator issues and shut-offs in poor weather. By contrast, Curio’s 6 mm gimbal plate, simple mechanical locking system and robust stainless-steel enclosure ensure the oven cannot lift or slide out — even at significant heel angles. The induction hob cools almost instantly after switch-off, making it inherently safer in confined galley spaces.

This long-term, full-time testing gives us confidence that Curio delivers dependable electric cooking for cruisers, liveaboards and owners preparing for longer voyages.

Where We Are Headed – Expanding Electric Cooking on Boats

Curio is the first step in a wider plan to make electric cooking systems for boats accessible to more sailors. Demand for safer, cleaner and more efficient cooking solutions is growing, and our goal is to support that shift with products and guidance designed for real-world cruising.

Alongside product development, we are expanding our consultancy service to help owners upgrade their electrical systems with clarity and confidence. Many sailors are interested in electric cooking but unsure how to size batteries, choose the right inverter or balance solar, alternator charging and daily loads. We help bridge that gap without over-engineering systems or recommending unnecessary equipment.

Future development areas include:

• Enhancing the Curio range with additional mounting options and refinements
• Providing practical resources for owners converting from gas
• Offering guidance on sustainable cruising and low-fossil-fuel power routines
• Supporting more sailors in adopting efficient electric cooking on boats

By sharing both a proven product and the knowledge behind it, Omega Marine aims to make electric-first cruising a realistic option for more people — whether they’re weekend sailors or long-term liveaboards.