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Ivo Veldkamp, Founder and CEO of Castor Marine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Castor Marine has announced that Navarino has acquired 100% of the shares of Castor Marine B.V.<\/p>\n

This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for both organisations as they come together to better serve their customers with comprehensive, innovative solutions and a shared commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n

Both Navarino and Castor Marine are thriving businesses with strong growth trajectories. Each serves a complementary set of customers, with whom they have co-created tailor-made technology and connectivity solutions over many years of success. Key benefits of the deal include an expanded service portfolio, enhanced global presence and accelerated innovation, driving forward the digital transformation of the maritime industry.<\/p>\n

Castor Marine will continue to operate independently within the Navarino Group, leveraging additional resources to expand its capabilities. Customers can expect uninterrupted service as well as access to an expanded portfolio of solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcoming Castor Marine into the Navarino Group allows us to deliver even greater value to our customers,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>said Dimitris Tsikopoulos, CEO of Navarino.\u00a0\u201cTogether, we can offer enhanced services and exceed the high standards our customers have come to expect of us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Ivo Veldkamp, CEO of Castor Marine, echoed this sentiment, stating,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m excited to see what Castor Marine will achieve as part of the Navarino Group. This milestone unlocks new possibilities for our people and amplifies our offering.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

About Navarino
\n<\/strong>With the vision of being the benchmark technology company of the maritime world,\u00a0Navarino<\/a>\u00a0partners with over 600 shipping companies, supporting more than 12,000 merchant vessels globally. Its long-term relationships in the maritime industry are built on a foundation of five-star customer experience. Today, Navarino offers the most complete suite of technology and connectivity solutions on the market. Dedicated to its more than 250 people, Navarino has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, and proudly promotes its values of integrity, excellence, and innovation from within.<\/p>\n

About Castor Marine<\/strong>
\nCastor Marine delivers secure internet connectivity and IT solutions to the maritime industry, offering services such as Starlink, VSAT, and 4G\/5G LTE. With a global VSAT network and 24\/7 support, Castor Marine ensures seamless, reliable connectivity for fleets worldwide. Trusted by the offshore, superyacht and merchant sectors, Castor Marine combines expertise, innovation, and future-proof solutions to keep their vessels connected wherever they sail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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