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Horizon Maritime has selected UniSea's cloud-based platform to replacetheir legacy desktop software, implementing HSEQ modules alongside Maintenanceand Procurement modules across their four-vessel fleetof vessels. The Canadian marine services company operates in some of theworld's most demanding maritime environments.
The transition represents a significant technology upgrade for thecompany, which had been relying on traditional desktop-based systems to managefleet operations. Horizon Maritime's decision to modernize reflects the growingindustry shift toward cloud-based solutions that offer greater flexibility andaccessibility.
"We needed to move away from our legacy desktop-based software tosomething future-proof," explains Colin Doody, Fleet Director at HorizonMaritime. "UniSea's cloud-based platform gives us the modern foundation wewere looking for."
Beyond the technical capabilities, Horizon Maritime prioritized ease ofuse to ensure successful internal adoption of their new system. The companyrecognized that even the most sophisticated software fails without user buy-infrom operational teams.
"The ease of use was critical for us - we needed a system that ourteam would actually adopt and use effectively," Doody notes. "Withthe maritime industry constantly evolving, we wanted a solution that couldadapt and grow with changing requirements rather than limiting us down theroad."
Based in Canada, Horizon Maritime has built its expertise servicing theunique challenges of Canadian waters and demanding deep-water environmentsworldwide. The company's specialized operations require systems capable ofmaintaining safety standards and operational efficiency across diverseconditions.
The selection of UniSea's integrated modules addresses the complexity ofmanaging HSEQ compliance, maintenance planning, and procurement processes froma 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 platformdemonstrates the value of our integrated approach for maritime companies,"Vilhelmsen said. "Our modern technology stack and comprehensive modulelibrary provide the flexibility and adaptability that companies require."
Horizon Maritime is a Canadian-owned industry leading marine servicescompany positioned to service the unique challenges experienced in Canadianwaters and harsh deep-water environments around the globe. The company operatesand manages a fleet of vessels, providing specialized marine and crewingservices across challenging maritime conditions.
UniSea is a software provider specializing in solutions for the maritimeindustry, helping companies optimize operations, enhance compliance, andimprove sustainability efforts. Founded in Skudeneshavn, Norway, where thecompany maintains its headquarters, UniSea has grown over almost three decadesto serve a fleet of more than 2,500 vessels with a team of 80 employees.
The company's comprehensive platform offers 40 integrated modules thatsupport shipping companies in managing various operational processes, includingsafety management, environmental compliance, maintenance operations, andperformance monitoring. UniSea continuously listens to its users and regularlyreleases new and improved solutions, ensuring the platform evolves to meet theever-changing needs of the maritime industry.