MariApps Marine Solutions Completes Strategic Acquisition of EffiaSoft Private Limited

MariApps Marine Solutions, a global leader in maritime digital solutions and a member of the Schulte Group, is pleased to announce it has acquired 100% ownership of Hyderabad-based software company, EffiaSoft Private Limited.

This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in MariApps’ commitment to expanding its digital ecosystem and enhancing its technological capabilities. By integrating EffiaSoft’s portfolio of enterprise software solutions, MariApps reinforces its position as the chosen provider of end-to-end digital transformation for the maritime industry and beyond.

This acquisition serves as a force multiplier for MariApps, allowing for an increase in the scale of development of next-generation maritime tools and incorporate sophisticated supply chain functionalities into its market-leading smartPAL suite. Furthermore, by absorbing engineering talent and strategic Hyderabad operations, MariApps is poised to deliver even more robust, high-performance digital solutions to its global clientele with unmatched speed and technical precision.

Prior to this acquisition, MariApps and EffiaSoft had worked closely on several areas including MariApps’ cruisePAL development and travel solutions for the maritime Industry.

“The acquisition of EffiaSoft is a testament to our vision of building a comprehensive digital maritime ecosystem. Their expertise in creating high-performance software aligns perfectly with our goal of driving operational efficiency for our clients worldwide.”

Sankar Ragavan, CEO, MariApps Marine Solutions

“Joining forces with MariApps opens a world of opportunity for our teams. We are excited to bring our passion for innovation to the maritime sector and contribute to the growth of a global industry leader.”

Koushik Shee, EffiaSoft

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter

MariApps Marine Solutions

Phone: +65 91378066

Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

About MariApps Marine Solutions

MariApps Marine Solutions is a global leader in maritime digital transformation, providing high-performance, cloud-compliant software tailored for the modern maritime enterprise. As a member of the Schulte Group, MariApps leverages a century of maritime heritage to deliver its flagship suite, smartPAL, a comprehensive ecosystem of over 30 integrated modules.

With a global workforce of over 1,450 experts and a footprint spanning Singapore, Germany, India, Cyprus, the USA, Japan, the UAE, France, and the KSA, MariApps specializes in optimizing fleet operations, financial management, and crew welfare. By pioneering the use of AI, IoT, and Big Data, MariApps empowers over 127 clients across the commercial, cruise, offshore, and yachting sectors to achieve unparalleled operational efficiency, decarbonization goals, and digital excellence.

www.mariapps.com 

About EffiaSoft Private Limited

EffiaSoft is a Hyderabad based software company that blends intelligent engineering with inbuilt innovation to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. From end-to-end product development to platforms like Just Billing, we offer everything businesses need – built for manageability, sustainability, and performance. Whether on cloud, on-premise, or distributed systems, our solutions are energy-efficient, agile, and ready to scale with your growth. We don’t just build tech – we build EFFicient, Intelligent, and Affordable ecosystems that power your future

www.effiasoft.com

MariApps’ 10 Years of Growth 

 

MariApps Marine Solutions, a leading provider of digital solutions for the maritime industry, celebrated its 10th anniversary. The company marked this significant milestone with a grand gala at the Grand Hyatt Bolgatty in Kochi, attended by over 1000 guests, including shareholders, esteemed clients, and distinguished guests.  

“As we commemorate a decade of operations, we’re filled with immense gratitude for the trust and support you’ve extended to MariApps.” said Sankar Ragavan, CEO, MariApps. From humble beginnings with a team of 100 and a handful of clients, MariApps grew into a global force of over 1,300 dedicated professionals, spanning over 9 strategic locations. MariApps has indeed achieved remarkable milestones and delivered cutting-edge digital solutions that have reshaped the maritime industry.  

“As we reflect on a decade of growth, I’m grateful for the incredible journey we’ve shared. Thank you to our dedicated team for your unwavering commitment and our valued clients for your trust. Your support has been the driving force behind our success. 2025 promises to be another year of exciting growth and innovation for MariApps. We are committed to continuing to develop cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of the maritime industry and empower our clients to navigate the future with confidence.” added Sankar Ragavan, CEO of MariApps. 

 

Photo: Left to right – Celebratory toast featuring MariApps’ CEO Sankar Ragavan, Bernhard Schulte Fleetmanagement Project Manager Christoph Schulte, Bernhard Schulte Chief Commercial Officer Johann Schulte, Schulte Group CFO Tobias Pinker, and Schulte Group CEO Ian Beveridge.

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter

MariApps Marine Solutions

Phone: +65 91378066

Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

About MariApps Marine Solutions

MariApps Marine Solutions is a leading digital technology company dedicated to providing customized applications and software solutions for maritime enterprises. Our flagship product, smartPAL, is a comprehensive suite designed to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry. With a global team of over 1300 experts, MariApps is committed to supporting maritime businesses in navigating the complexities of the industry. 

www.mariapps.com 

MariApps signs Maersk for the next generation of ship management solutions 

 

MariApps Marine solutions, the market leader in ship management digital solutions has signed a deal with A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global leader of integrated logistics, to deploy PAL NG on their owned container fleet.  

As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the need for adaptable and high-performing systems has never been greater. MariApps has responded to this demand with PAL NG, the next generation of their comprehensive ship management tool, smartPAL. Designed for today’s digital ecosystems, PAL NG offers unmatched scalability, flexibility, resilience, and efficiency, setting a new standard in maritime digital solutions. 

MariApps’ PAL NG, being fully cloud-based and mobile-ready, features optimized functionality for both shore-based and vessel users. It includes a comprehensive suite of over 30 integrated modules, allowing ship owners to manage their entire fleet from a single platform. 

Maersk will implement PAL NG on its owned fleet comprising more than 330 container vessels, further enhancing its operational efficiency and user experience. This move will consolidate multiple systems into a single, scalable platform to provide a seamless solution. 

“Operational excellence is a key strategic priority of ours, and we are constantly on the lookout for technology and innovation that can improve efficiency and the ways we work. By updating our platform for our fleet of more than 300 owned vessels, we will not only streamline our processes but also significantly enhance the user experience for our teams both onboard and ashore,” says Kristian Brauner, Head of Fleet Operations West at A.P. Moller – Maersk. 

“MariApps is committed to partnership with Maersk and this contract has established MariApps as the market leader in enterprise asset management platforms”, says Sankar Ragavan, CEO, MariApps Marine Solutions. 

 

Photo: Left to right – Prabhakaran Kamalakannan – Senior Platform Product Owner at A.P. Moller – Maersk, Khalil Rehman Aziz – MD at MariApps, Kristian Brauner – Head of Fleet Operations West at A.P. Moller – Maersk, Sankar Ragavan, CEO at MariApps , Brian Voldsgard – Head of Ocean Asset Partnerships at A.P. Moller – Maersk , Krishna Prasad M Seshagiri Rao – Technology Platform Lead at A.P. Moller – Maersk, Serafima Paluika– Program Manager at A.P. Moller – Maersk, and Navneet Rainu  – Head of Asset Strategy  at A.P. Moller – Maersk.

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter

MariApps Marine Solutions

Phone: +65 91378066

Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

About MariApps Marine Solutions

MariApps Marine Solutions is a leading digital technology company dedicated to providing customized applications and software solutions for maritime enterprises. Our flagship product, smartPAL, is a comprehensive suite designed to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry. With a global team of over 1000 experts, MariApps is committed to supporting maritime businesses in navigating the complexities of the industry.

www.mariapps.com

 

Media Contact:

Povl Rasmussen 

Maersk

Phone: +357 25847178 

Email: povl.rasmussen@maersk.com

About Maersk

A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels. 

www.maersk.com 

MariApps and Intership Navigation sign a strategic digital partnership

 

An agreement was announced by MariApps Marine Solutions (MariApps), a company that specializes in maritime digital solutions, to enhance the digitalization of Intership Navigation’s (Intership) fleet of 100 vessels. By utilizing MariApps’ digital solutions suite, smartPAL, Intership hopes to offer their customers, ship owners, and vendors state-of-the-art digital services. 

MariApps is committed to continuous innovation and collaboration with industry leaders. Our technical professionals offer expertise in ship maintenance, voyage management, crew management, safety compliance, financial operations, and business intelligence. smartPAL provides an unparalleled technological foundation for digitizing large ship operators. With smartPAL, the Intership team will be able to effectively manage its expanding fleet of vessels by consolidating all its ship management operations onto a single platform. 

“We are constantly seeking ways of modernizing our customer-centric approach as well as our operational efficiency. We are confident that the partnership with MariApps will boost our digital transformation even further as a future-proof ship manager.”, said Intership CEO, Dieter Rohdenburg 

“I want to thank the Intership team for believing in MariApps as a partner. I assure you that MariApps will be your digital partner and not just a software vendor, ensuring Intership is provided with future-proofing solutions both for shore and sea.”, said MariApps CEO, Sankar Ragavan. 

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter

MariApps Marine Solutions

Phone: +65 91378066

Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

About MariApps Marine Solutions

MariApps Marine Solutions is a leading digital technology company dedicated to providing customized applications and software solutions for maritime enterprises. Our flagship product, smartPAL, is a comprehensive suite designed to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry. With a global team of over 1000 experts, MariApps is committed to supporting maritime businesses in navigating the complexities of the industry.

www.mariapps.com

 

Media Contact:

Daphne Lambi 

Intership

Phone: +357 25847178 

Email: daphne.lambi@intership-navigation.com

About Intership Navigation

Intership Navigation Co. Ltd was founded in 1988 in Limassol, Cyprus. Intership is a leading provider of ship and crew management services and currently manages a diverse fleet of various ship types including dry bulk, general cargo, cement carriers, PCTCs, tankers, gas carriers and others. In addition to its full scope of technical and crew management services, Intership Navigation also provides new building and conversion supervision, advisory on decarbonisation, marine insurance brokerage, commercial management as well as other value-added ancillary services. 

www.intership-navigation.com 

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) and MariApps sign a strategic digital partnership

MariApps Marine Solutions (MariApps), with expertise in maritime digital solutions for maritime organizations, announced an agreement that will enhance the digitalization of Kuwait Oil Tankers’ Company (KOTC) fleet operations.

KOTC’s Role in the Maritime Industry

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). The principal activity of the company is the ownership and operation of tankers used to transport refined petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), and crude oil.

It also has a Marine Agency Branch that acts as the only agent for all tankers calling at Kuwait’s sea port, as well as 2 Gas Branches that fills and distributes LPG cylinders for local industry and home usage. As KPC’s transportation arm, it operates a modern balanced fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), petroleum product tankers, and LPG carriers on a commercial basis to ensure strategic coverage of KPC’s oil exports worldwide, KOTC’s fleet has grown to 31 vessels over the years.

Implementation of smartPAL Suite by MariApps

MariApps is set to implement the industry-leading smartPAL suite, which features over 25 modules to address every aspect of ship management and operations. MariApps will additionally implement digital logs, electronic oil record books, and smartOps (for vessel performance monitoring) in addition to smartPAL. To manage their vessels in real-time, 24/7, MariApps will also assist KOTC in setting up a state-of-the-art fleet monitoring center in Kuwait.

Khalil Rehman, MariApps’ Managing Director said,

“We are happy to enter into this agreement with KOTC given the strictly conducted tender process. MariApps has gained over 1000 vessels in 2023 alone, along with 17 new clients. KOTC’s accession to MariApps’ clientele will strengthen the company’s middle east strategy advance further.”

Hamad Essa Al Meshari, KOTC’s Deputy CEO Financial Affairs & Administration stated,

“As the digitalization of the maritime industry increasingly propels forward, Oil and gas companies in the region are looking to digitalize themselves and we look forward to MariApps on moving KOTC from legacy software to a modern solution that elevates the digitalization of KOTC.”

 

KOTC’s Deputy CEO Financial Affairs & Administration Hamad Essa Al Meshari, MariApps’ Managing Director Khalil Rehman, KOTC’s Manager Fleet Engineering and New Building Projects Eman Nasser, and KOTC’s Manager Information and Communications Technologies Hani Behbehani

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter

MariApps Marine Solutions

Phone: +65 91378066

Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

About MariApps Marine Solutions

A member of the Schulte Group, MariApps Marine Solutions is a digital technology company focused on providing maritime enterprises with customized applications and software solutions, including its flagship product smartPAL. With over 1000 dedicated experts across the globe, MariApps strives to develop solutions that support maritime businesses to succeed in the rapidly transforming industry they operate in.

www.mariapps.com

 

Bashar Alfenaini

KOTC

Phone: +965 24625224

Email: baf@kotc.com.kw

About KOTC

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company  is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). The principal activity of the company is the ownership and operation of tankers used to transport refined petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), and crude oil. KOTC also has a Marine Agency that acts as the sole agent for all tankers calling at Kuwait’s sea ports, as well as two Gas Branches that fills and distributes LPG cylinders for local industry and home usage.

www.kotc.com.kw

Unigas Compass: A New Era in Digital Evolution

In early September MariApps has been selected as a developing partner for the building of tailormade data collection, visualization, and analytic elements for a new in-house platform “The Unigas Compass”. Based on MariApps’ existing smartPAL solution, the new program will build upon and introduce new elements and innovations aimed to improve real-time reporting and unlock optimization opportunities across the Unigas fleet, supporting vessel and shore-based staff with tools for making data-driven decisions.

Empowering Sustainability through ‘Wake’ Project

“Through our sustainability project ‘Wake’ (named after the vessel’s imprint left behind) we are working hard to put our deep technical experience to good use. The development of the ‘Unigas Compass’ is an exciting step for us all on this journey, as digital evolution is critical to our commitment to offering more sustainable shipping solutions to our customers. Visualizing our impact is a critical building block to unlocking improvements and affecting real change, by working closely with our customers and industry peers we can make shipping a more sustainable and circular model.” Says Alex Graham, CEO at Unigas.

“MariApps is glad to collaborate with Unigas on this ambitious project, where we will create a custom platform to meet the fleet’s needs for vessel performance.  The customized web-based platform will significantly improve energy efficiency across Unigas’ fleet and result in significant cost savings once it is fully implemented. MariApps has expanded its position in the Dutch maritime sector as a result of this partnership.” Says Sankar Ragavan CEO of MariApps.

Photo: Signing Ceremony in Unigas’s new Rotterdam HQ, from left to right; Mr Khalil Rehman Aziz (MariApps Commercial Director), Mr Alex Graham (CEO Unigas)

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter
MariApps Marine Solutions
Phone: +65 91378066
Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

 

Media Contact:

Alex Graham
Unigas
Phone: +31 10 240 5999
Email: alex.graham@unigas.nl

 

About MariApps Marine Solutions

MariApps Marine Solutions combines cutting-edge software development expertise with extensive maritime industry knowledge. MariApps’ solutions are tailored to each client’s specific requirements and are constantly evaluated and improved in close collaboration with the user. As a result, clients benefit from hands-on, dependable solutions that improve business operations and allow them to fully leverage their investments in the age of dynamic digitization. With over 850 dedicated experts across the globe, MariApps strives to develop solutions that support maritime businesses to succeed in the rapidly transforming industry they operate in.
www.mariapps.com

 

About Unigas

Founded in 1969, Unigas has more than 50 years experience in the safe carriage of Gas cargoes. Known for quality, integrity and professional service levels, Unigas has historic bonds with the world’s leading Chemical and Gas companies and a reputation for delivering with a personal touch. Regarded amongst the early pioneers in the Gas industry and renowned for the highest technical and safety standards Unigas’s business has evolved alongside their customers to become ever cleaner and more efficient. Committed to a sustainable shipping model in the nearest possible future, their fleet of 30 modern Ethylene and Semi Ref carriers service the more sophisticated trades carrying high value petrochemicals.

www.unigas.nl

MariApps and Rawabi Energy joins hands to provide digital solutions to the Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas and Offshore sector

MariApps Marine Solutions (MariApps), a maritime-focused digital solutions company, announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Rawabi Energy Limited (Rawabi Energy) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This allows MariApps to bring its expertise to the region, with a focus on meeting the oil & gas and offshore industry’s digitalization needs.

With growing recognition that digital tools help companies streamline their operations, increase efficiency, and improve productivity, market demand for specialist application and software services is on the rise. The new joint venture company aims to help companies in the region deliver more cost-effective and operationally optimized services through digitalization, to meet global demand for energy exploration and supply.

Revolutionizing Offshore Operations: MariApps and Rawabi Energy Join Forces for Tailored Digital Solutions

In a strategic alliance, MariApps has joined forces with Rawabi Energy, a renowned oilfield and offshore marine services provider boasting four decades of industry expertise in the region. This collaboration positions MariApps to leverage Rawabi Energy’s profound market insights, acquired over years of operation, in the development of advanced digital solutions.

With a fleet exceeding 60 offshore vessels in the Kingdom, Rawabi Energy is uniquely positioned to offer invaluable vessel system and operational insights, essential for tailoring digital solutions to meet the specific needs of the offshore industry. An exemplary application of this collaboration is the creation of solutions facilitating the seamless management of data related to offshore vessel performance, with a particular focus on dynamic positioning system operations.

Sankar Ragavan, MariApps’ CEO said

“We are happy to form this new partnership to jointly explore new opportunities in the Middle East. Digitalization has the potential to help us improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of vessels operating in the oil and gas sector, as well as to support an accelerated transition towards cleaner energy. We look forward to a close working relationship with Rawabi to realise this potential and to unlock new growth areas”.

Ahmed Alqadeeb, Rawabi Energy Managing Director stated

“As the digitalization of the maritime industry increasingly propels forward, many offshore and maritime companies in the region are looking to digitalize themselves and therefore will benefit immensely from the solutions offered through this joint venture with MariApps”

 

Photo Caption: Rawabi Oil and Gas VP, Ahmed Alqadeeb (left) and MariApps’ Lead Director, Khalil Rehman (right)

 

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter
MariApps Marine Solutions
Phone: +65 91378066
Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

Farah Alghamdi
Rawabi Holding Group
Phone: +966 553146668
Email: Zafar.Alam@RawabiOilandGas.com

 

About MariApps Marine Solutions

A member of the Schulte Group, MariApps Marine Solutions is a digital technology company focused on providing maritime enterprises customized applications and software solutions, including its flagship product smartPAL. With over 750 dedicated experts across the globe, MariApps strives to develop solutions that support maritime businesses to succeed in the rapidly transforming industry they operate in.
www.mariapps.com

About Rawabi Holding Group

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with over forty years history of growth. From a trading legacy, Rawabi Holding has developed into a diversified conglomerate. Rooted in the region, Rawabi Holding has extensive expertise in understanding and anticipating market dynamics.
https://rawabiholding.com

Bourbon Offshore transforms fleet management process by partnering with MariApps

Bourbon Offshore Expansion of activities in the offshore market

MariApps Marine Solutions will provide its flagship product smartPAL to BOURBON Offshore Marine & Logistics to support the company in its digitalization efforts. The French company offering a wide range of support services to the offshore industry was looking for a solution that would help it optimize its fleet management process including its day-to-day operations in crewing, maintenance, Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE), and finance. In MariApps’ digital software solution suite, they found an integrated tool that met all these requirements.

“The rapid pace of technological advances combined with the maritime industry’s need to streamline operations leads to more and more companies looking for new ways to further optimize the management of their fleet and automate processes. We are excited to accompany BOURBON Offshore Marine & Logistics on this journey and enable them to fully leverage their investments in the era of dynamic digitization,” says Sankar Ragavan, CEO at MariApps.

Developed by a unique mix of software developers and marine experts, smartPAL allows users to retrieve real-time finance, performance as well as operational data. By choosing the product as their future integrated ship management tool, BOURBON Offshore is not only taking a big step towards innovating its operational processes but also creating value within the industry.

“BOURBON Offshore’s clients expect nothing less than executional excellence and this is a promise we seek to keep. By choosing smartPAL as a ship management software to manage our fleet, we aim to leverage the latest digital solutions to integrate ship management functions, simplify and provide end-to-end process digitalization. Our objectives with this ambitious project are to reduce operating costs and further improve safety as well as the quality of service.” says Rodolphe Bouchet, CEO of Bourbon Offshore Marine & Logistics.

Media Contact:

Amanda Peter

MariApps Marine Solutions

Phone: +65 91378066

Email: amanda.peter@mariapps.com

 

About MariApps Marine Solutions

A member of the Schulte Group, MariApps Marine Solutions is a digital technology company focused on providing maritime enterprises customized applications and software solutions, including its flagship product smartPAL. With over 700 dedicated experts across the globe, MariApps strives to develop solutions that support maritime businesses to succeed in the rapidly transforming industry they operate in.
www.mariapps.com

  

About BOURBON Offshore

A market leader in offshore marine services, BOURBON Offshore offers the most demanding offshore energy operators a broad range of surface and subsea marine services for oil & gas fields and wind farms. These services rely on a modern & standardized fleet of 413 vessels and on the skills of more than 6,820 highly qualified professionals. Constantly striving for operational excellence, the group provides a local service for customers in the 30 countries in which it operates, guaranteeing the very highest standards of quality and safety. BOURBON Offshore has three operating activities (Marine and logistics, Mobility, and Subsea Services). In 2020, BOURBON Offshore achieved adjusted revenues of over € 550 million.

www.bourbonoffshore.com

 

Photo: With a fleet of 172 vessels, Bourbon Offshore Marine & Logistics has emerged as a leading force in marine services for the offshore oil and gas industry. © BOURBON