Docmap acquired by Chartco

Docmap, an Oslo, Norway-based developer of digital document management at sea announced it had been acquired by ChartCo, an UK-based global supplier of maritime digital data and compliance services. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed.

Docmap AS, founded in 2005 and led by CEO Oyvind Orbak, provides software solutions within the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) operations on vessels and ashore. Its recently launched Docmap 8 software, whcih operates both shoreside and on board through standard web browsers, incorporates modules for audit control and risk assessment, and works alongside customers’ continuous improvement programmes. 

The transaction helps ChartCo to expand its core range of digital services dating back from 1998, created in anticipation of the move from paper to digital charts and publications. Today, it provides digital data for navigational and compliance management to around 12,000 vessels within the maritime community.

As part of the acquisition, the Docmap management team will join the ChartCo business and the Docmap brand will become part of ChartCo’s product portfolio.