21 September 2015, Egersund, Norway:
Less than a year after opening its first office in Asia, Norwegian
e-navigation specialist NAVTOR is expanding in the region again - this
time with a dedicated presence in Japan. NAVTOR Japan K.K. will help the
firm, known for its simple, efficient and cost effective ENC
distribution solutions, continue to roll out its European success
worldwide, securing an important foothold in this key shipping arena.
“The importance
of Japan to shipping, and to suppliers that serve the industry, can’t be
overstated,” comments Tor Svanes, NAVTOR CEO. “The market is
established, stable and mature, but at the same time defined by owners
and operators that invest in state-of-the-art technology, while focusing
on absolutely optimal efficiency and operational security.
“It’s an environment that is tailor made for NAVTOR and its e-navigation solutions.”
Since the launch
of its ENC service in 2012, NAVTOR has rapidly emerged as a European
leader in e-navigation, hitting the market with a series of products –
such as NavTracker fleet management and NavStation, the world’s first
digital chart table – that demonstrate its commitment to high-tech
solutions that simplify navigator tasks, while enhancing safety,
security and efficiency. In its home nation, for example, its ENC
service has enjoyed such success that it is now used by over 50% of the
entire Norwegian fleet.
Svanes’
ambitions for Asia are equally as bold. He comments: “We opened the
doors of our first office in Asia, NAVTOR Singapore, in December 2014
and we’ve been pleased to see that the regional market has responded to
the benefits of our products and services with the same enthusiasm as
European owners and operators.
“As the IMO’s ECDIS Mandate continues its gradual roll out, the global demand for proven
e-navigation solutions is booming. This is especially true in Asia, home to some of the world’s key shipping lanes. The industry here is very open to innovation, so the way our technology can drive efficiencies through the secure distribution of digital navigational data will be a very compelling proposition. We are sure we can make a real impact on the market here.”
e-navigation solutions is booming. This is especially true in Asia, home to some of the world’s key shipping lanes. The industry here is very open to innovation, so the way our technology can drive efficiencies through the secure distribution of digital navigational data will be a very compelling proposition. We are sure we can make a real impact on the market here.”
NAVTOR Japan
K.K. is led by Managing Director Hiroaki Kitano. The business was
officially opened in a ceremony at the Norwegian Embassy in
mid-September, attended by, amongst others, Svanes, Kitano, and His
Excellency Erling Rimestad, the Norwegian Ambassador to Japan.
Kitano is an
experienced figure within Japanese and Norwegian business environments,
having previously worked regionally for SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). He
will now be aiming to build both NAVTOR awareness and a local team,
communicating the benefits of the firm’s uniquely user-friendly and
high-tech solutions to the marketplace.
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