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Horizon Maritime has selected UniSea's cloud-based platform to replace their legacy desktop software, implementing HSEQ modules alongside Maintenance and Procurement modules across their fleet of vessels. The Canadian marine services company operates in some of the world's most demanding maritime environments.
The transition represents a significant technology upgrade for the company, which had been relying on traditional desktop-based systems to manage fleet operations. Horizon Maritime's decision to modernize reflects the growing industry shift toward cloud-based solutions that offer greater flexibility and accessibility.
"We needed to move away from our legacy desktop-based software to something future-proof," explains Colin Doody, Fleet Director at HorizonMaritime. "UniSea's cloud-based platform gives us the modern foundation we were looking for."
Beyond the technical capabilities, Horizon Maritime prioritized ease of use to ensure successful internal adoption of their new system. The company recognized that even the most sophisticated software fails without user buy-in from operational teams.
"The ease of use was critical for us - we needed a system that our team would actually adopt and use effectively," Doody notes. "With the maritime industry constantly evolving, we wanted a solution that could adapt and grow with changing requirements rather than limiting us down the road."
Based in Canada, Horizon Maritime has built its expertise servicing the unique challenges of Canadian waters and demanding deep-water environments worldwide. The company's specialized operations require systems capable of maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency across diverse conditions.
The selection of UniSea's integrated modules addresses the complexity of managing HSEQ compliance, maintenance planning, and procurement processes from a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple disconnected systems.
Kurt Roar Vilhelmsen, CEO of UniSea, welcomed the partnership withHorizon Maritime. "Horizon Maritime's selection of our platform demonstrates the value of our integrated approach for maritime companies,"Vilhelmsen said. "Our modern technology stack and comprehensive module library provide the flexibility and adaptability that companies require."
Horizon Maritime is a Canadian-owned industry leading marine services company positioned to service the unique challenges experienced in Canadian waters and harsh deep-water environments around the globe. The company operates and manages a fleet of vessels, providing specialized marine and crewing services across challenging maritime conditions.
UniSea is a software provider specializing in solutions for the maritime industry, helping companies optimize operations, enhance compliance, and improve sustainability efforts. Founded in Skudeneshavn, Norway, where the company maintains its headquarters, UniSea has grown over almost three decades to serve a fleet of more than 2,500 vessels with a team of 80 employees.
The company's comprehensive platform offers 40 integrated modules that support shipping companies in managing various operational processes, including safety management, environmental compliance, maintenance operations, and performance monitoring. UniSea continuously listens to its users and regularly releases new and improved solutions, ensuring the platform evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of the maritime industry.