INDUSTRY NEWS Ocean Business postponed until October 2021
The organisers of Ocean Business have announced the event has been rescheduled from July to October 2021. The ocean technology exhibition and training forum will be deferred to the new dates of 12-14 October 2021 at the National Oceanography Centre, in Southampton UK.
The decision follows the recent announcement from the government about the opening of large-scale trade events and international travel from 21 June, and comes after consultation with the ocean technology community.
Event Director Cheri Arvonio says: “Although we’re able to run Ocean
Business in July, we feel we need to give exhibitors and attendees more time to prepare, and it’s important we have a clear run to give everyone the best possible chance for a great show. We want to make the right decision for our community and having consulted with our exhibitors, visitors and partners, we’ve decided the best action to serve everyone is to postpone the show to the autumn this year.
“The government’s announcement, combined with the new dates, gives everyone clarity and ensures that we can look forward to a successful show with confidence."
“We’re disappointed not to be able to bring everyone together as soon
as we’d hoped. But we’re committed to delivering an event in 2021 that provides the community with the most effective opportunities for networking, education, and interaction – and we hope you agree that the move to October means we’ll be able to return with the best show possible.
“Finally, we’re so grateful for the incredible and continued goodwill and support the industry has shown us during these difficult times. We’re looking forward to working together over the coming months to ensure that Ocean Business continues to be the premier celebration and gathering the industry deserves and can be proud of. And more than anything, we look forward to seeing you – in person – in October.”
LR Completes Purchase of C-MAP
Commercial from Navico Group Provider of marine charting solutions, voyage optimisation and fleet analytics to be integrated into i4 Insight platform.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has acquired the C-MAP commercial marine business from Navico Group.
The transaction for the leading provider of commercial marine cartography and digital publications, shore-side and shipside voyage optimization, cloud-based fleet management and fleet analytics software was completed on 3 March 2021.
C-MAP will be integrated with the i4 Insight platform, strengthening the existing performance platform ecosystem and this acquisition builds on Lloyd’s Register’s vision of solving problems with integrated digital solutions that will conquer the challenge of isolated and disconnected maritime systems. It follows recent partnership agreements between i4 Insight and other maritime players including Greensteam, FNT and Laros.
“LR is determined to become a trusted advisor for operational efficiency solutions. Our i4 Insight platform, which is being enhanced by the acquisition of C-MAP, will enable our customers to optimise their vessel performance
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assets, making their businesses more sustainable in an increasingly competitive world,” said Andy McKeran, LR’s Director of Maritime Performance Services.
“C-MAP’s navigation products and optimisation tools not only enhance our platform but also provide further evidence of how LR is rapidly building up our maritime digital solutions. This acquisition enables us to strengthen how we help our clients, and the maritime industry more broadly, accelerate operational efficiency improvements. I am excited to work with this talented team as we continue to help our customers solve key challenges,” said Joel Meltzner, Chief Executive Officer of i4 Insight.
“C-Map Commercial is a fantastic business with great potential, and this is exciting news for anyone associated with the business. Lloyd’s Register is an ambitious organisation that has a long history in shipping and outstanding relationships with its customers. They are focussed on taking C-MAP Commercial to the next level,” said Knut Frostad, Chief Executive Officer, Navico Group.
“Navico will focus its growth in the recreational and light commercial space, and this divestment aligns precisely with that ambition,” Frostad added.
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