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Contract news, installations, and what we are learning about connectivity and cyber security at sea.
In August 2026 Globetech acquired 60 per cent of the shares in Satco AS. The remaining 40 per cent will be taken over in 2029. Satco was founded in 2008 and is based in Sandnes, Norway, delivering …
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In 2025 Globetech acquired the Polish company Firstpoint, based in Gdynia, Poland. It was Globetech's first acquisition.
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At the quay in Kristiansand lies a ship that carries both scientific greatness and personal history. Joides Resolution, the research vessel that has helped map Earth’s climate history, is now enter…
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August was a busy month for Globetech AS, with our field technicians deployed across shipyards and ports worldwide. From new builds in Asia to retrofits in the UK, our crew delivered critical IT in…
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Globetech AS continues to grow and solidify its position as a leading player in maritime IT and digitalization. We are now welcoming three new colleagues—each bringing impressive experience and exp…
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Globetech AS is proud to announce a strategic partnership with VesselITSupport, a leading Dutch provider of IT and communication solutions for the maritime sector. This collaboration marks a milest…
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Lars brings valuable expertise that aligns perfectly with Globetech – a leading provider of specialized ICT solutions for the maritime and offshore industries. With his broad experience, Lars will …
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Sea1 Offshore (formerly Siem Offshore) is a leading vessel provider to the offshore oil, gas, and renewable industry. Their fleet of 27 vessels consists of anchor handlers, construction vessels, pl…
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With well over ten thousand low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites orbiting the globe already and thousands more on the way, many wonder if it’s time to say goodbye to the good old VSAT.Starlink is well-…
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The world is constantly connecting. Organizations and entities previously untouched by geopolitical tension, profit-driven cyber attacks, and hacktivism are now essential stakeholders. Unfortunatel…
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Our workload is constantly growing, and at Globetech AS , we are now in need of a new senior consultant to join our team of traveling consultants, based in our brand-new offices in Kristiansand.We …
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Markus comes from a background in the security industry, where he has worked with high availability systems and their security for over 5 years at one of the world’s largest security corporations. …
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Globetech is a leading provider of ICT technology and services for vessels and floating offshore installations worldwide. Its expertise in delivering safe and reliable infrastructure solutions and …
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USB sticks are convenient and portable, but they can also pose security risks if used improperly or carelessly. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common risks associated with the use …
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April, 18-19: IGGS Group Conference in Hamburg, Germany, April, 25: NORMA Cyber Conference in Oslo, Norway
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“This marks our entry into the offshore wind industry. We are thrilled to join a growing market for offshore renewables. Our goal is to become a preferred supplier of IT infrastructure to these spe…
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Our Senior IT Consultant Tor S. Gjertsen was onboard to install Globetech VesselNet Gen. 8, and we are excited to see the installations of the DESS Aquaculture fleet is moving along despite the Cov…
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This is the second VesselNet installation of the K Line Offshore fleet, and throughout 2020 all vessels will be installed with generation 8 Globetech ® VesselNet. The fleet will be included in the …
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The installation was completed in our own backyard and we want to ensure our clients and collaborators that safety is still our main priority. We are following the advice and regulations from the h…
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DESS Aquaculture Shipping AS joined the Globetech portfolio in February this year and Globetech is providing all ICT services, both onshore and for all vessels / fleet. This week one of our Senior …
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We’re following the advice and regulations from the health authority in order to apply preventive measures and avoid infection.
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Cybercriminals have lately started spreading real-time, accurate information about global infection rates with regards to the Coronavirus as an attempt to infect computers with malicious software. …
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We’re following the advice and regulations from the health authority in order to apply preventive measures and avoid infection.
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Our Senior Consultant Bernt Nilsen has been on a sightseeing tour with KL Brofjord the last week. The installation of VesselNet Gen. 8 has been completed while sailing from Sandes to Tanager, then …
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Globetech will manage all operational IT needs onboard DESS Aqua vessels and also at their onshore office, providing the latest solutions and systems integrations, while ensuring cyber security is …
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The Portal is an inhouse developed tool to make ICT operations onboard even more efficient and further increase the cooperation between Globetech and our clients.
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Globetech completed a comprehensive upgrade project for the entire fleet of 17 Utkilen vessels this summer. The upgrade included installation of VesselNet onboard all vessels, including new servers…
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While press headlines constantly remind the industry of cyber risk imminence, global surveys point to maritime industry as ill-prepared and slow to address the cyber issues, how do the maritime com…
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This brief exchange of words was part of a larger round table dialogue when Globetech invited to one day seminar in Kristiansand recently. Shipowners from various parts of Norway attended the event…
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K Line Offshore is an offshore support vessel provider for the global oil and gas industry, with high-end Platform Support Vessels (PSV) and two of the world’s most powerful Anchor Handling Tug Sup…
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The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has in their latest distribution regarding cybersecurity for the maritime sector recommended measures in order to reduce risk for cyber breaches. NSM…
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When encrypted traffic can be used as a shield for malware and ransomware, and the encrypted traffic is flowing unchecked onboard your vessel and fleet, it’s almost impossible to detect before it i…
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Due to increased demand and activity Globetech seeks to add another resource to its team of specialists in Kristiansand, Norway.– We need to recruit an experienced senior IT consultant to our team.…
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In total, the team of operations and 24/7 support at Globetech counts 8 highly skilled consultants. The three officers on call during July is Bernt Nilsen, Thomas Myra and Daniel Krogstad (pictured…
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The PSV Siem Giant was delivered in 2014 with complete Globetech IT infrasturcure solutions and has this year been undergoing its scheduled 5-year classification in Brazil. Globetech was onboard in…
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The latest Unrecorded Statistics Study from the Norwegian Business and Industry Security Council shows an increasing number of unrecorded cyberattack events aimed at public and private Norwegian bu…
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The new contract ensures all of VSS´ operations will be managed through IT solutions from Globetech, including a full 18-vessel fleet as well as onshore office locations in Kristiansand and Sweden.…
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Globetech is a leading provider of ICT technology and services for vessels and floating offshore installations worldwide. Its expertise in delivering safe and reliable infrastructure solutions and …
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The agreement applies initially for two TFDE membrane LNG/C and two VLCC vessels. These are very large, modern and environmentally friendly vessels built for the future which operates world-wide.Aw…
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Globetech will, when time is right implement our own e-mail solution designed for marine use and utilize our methods for smart, efficient and controlled communication processing at the vessels. The…
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The agreement will aim for the best possible solutions in design, implementation and support of a best suited IT infrastructure for the fleet. Additional deliveries in the agreement include hardwar…
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The full-rigged ship Sørlandet is an outstanding cultural heritage of maritime Norway. The vessel will be a training ship and with the advanced solutions from Globetech, we will support the foundat…
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The project will start this summer and last until spring 2017. The work is part of Globetech’s strategy to increasingly become a “single point of contact” to their shipping customers. Preparations …
Read more →We congratulate Siem Offshore with yet another new and great vessel.Thanks for the assignment!
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Fjord Shipping Management is a reliable, competent and customer focused ship management company with their headquarters located in Måløy, Norway. FSM has total management for approximately 20 ships…
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Proper means “of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate.” It doesn’t sound too tricky, but identifying “proper” is easier said than done when supporting complex maritime and …
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Nekkar ASA, a leader in digitalizing ocean-based industries, has acquired 67% of Globetech with the intention of acquiring the rest within 2027.
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