Marcura has announced its acquisition of VesselMan, a technology solutions provider for drydocking and technical project management for shipowners and managers.

“This acquisition represents a natural evolution of Marcura’s mission to deliver seamless, data-driven solutions for the maritime industry to manage its growing complexities,” said Henrik Hyldahn, group CEO of Marcura.

“With VesselMan, we’re equipping our customers with an even stronger platform that delivers unmatched operational efficiency,” added Hyldahn.

“VesselMan’s mission has always been to empower shipping companies with smart, standardized processes,” added Frank G. Olsen, CEO of VesselMan. “Joining Marcura allows us to expand that vision, enhancing our solutions and present new opportunities for our customers.”

Marcura said in a press release that the acquisition marks a step forward for Marcura in enhancing its solutions, which assist customers in streamlining operations and optimizing costs.

According to the press release, VesselMan’s cloud-based software complements Macura’s e-procurement platform by offering vessel management tools ranging from inspections and technical project planning, sourcing and purchasing, to project workflows and analytics.

Marcura added that VesselMan will integrate with established solutions, MarTrust and ShipServ, to provide customers with end-to-end services within a unified digital environment.

The company added that VesselMan customers will benefit from the supplier network of ShipServ, offering procurement efficiency and access to the maritime industry’s largest marketplace. Similarly, MarTrust will provide customers with tailored payment solutions for technical projects.

According to Marcura, these integrations will help customers manage the entire vessel lifecycle more efficiently in a single ecosystem.

Image: Frank G. Olsen, CEO of VesselMan, and Henrik Hyldahn, group CEO of Marcura