The Schulte Group has announced the acquisition of Rescompany Systems (Resco), a provider of advanced hospitality software solutions to the cruise industry.

Global VSAT Network Operator Castor Marine has acquired the activities of SeaVsat, a maritime satellite internet provider at sea based in Lelystad, the Netherlands. SeaVsat provided satellite Internet access to offshore vessels and rigs. 

Italian IT company IB has been acquired by the Norwegian software and consultancy firm Arribatec, which has recently been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The cost of acquisition is around EUR 1.6 million.

SRH Marine Group, headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, has acquired the contracts and operations from Pro Nautas in Germany. All Pro Nautas activities are continued by SRH Marine.

Mackay Marine has opened its newest marine electronics sales and service centre in Cape Town, South Africa, following the acquisition of Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS).

Furuno has announced the acquisition of Danish company EMRI A/S, specialising in autopilots, steering control, joystick dynamic positioning and manoeuvring systems.

Kongsberg Digital has acquired supplier of software solutions for vessel performance and monitoring, COACH Solutions. The new name will be KONGSBERG COACH Solutions.