Hamburg-based investment and asset manager MPC Capital has acquired a 50% stake in the performance management company BestShip from Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen.
The acquisition expands MPC Capital’s maritime services and reinforces its growth in energy transition-related activities, the company said in its statement.
BestShip offers data-driven assessments of vessels and entire fleets regarding energy efficiency and emission reduction requirements and advises on the necessary conversion or retrofit measures.
The Hamburg-based BestShip with approximately 20 employees provides services to around 450 vessels.
Christian Rychly, managing director shipping at MPC Capital, said: “In a time defined by stringent regulation and the pursuit of operational excellence, maritime operators face numerous challenges in maintaining compliance while maximizing performance.
“The complexities of global shipping are compounded by the need to adhere to environmental regulations, monitor vessel performance, and adapt to technological advancements.”
