DNV and Wilhelmsen launch CFARER
DNV Maritime Software, a fleet management platform, has been relaunched with a new name and structure. CFARER has become an independent operation with Wilhelmsen Port Services taking a minority stake through its digital subsidiary, Diize.
The new setup will now include Diize’s digital systems, including its port clearance software, Always on Board, as well as ShipManager, Navigator Port, and Hull Manager. All products will now function under the CFARER brand but there will be no service interruption for customers.
“This is a structural shift, not just a rebrand,” declared Erik Staubo, CFARER chief executive. “CFARER is now a standalone business with its own leadership, strategy, and commercial direction. By operating independently, CFARER can focus entirely on building better software, responding faster to user needs, and partnering more openly across the industry. Our goal is to ensure continuity for existing users while creating more room for innovation and growth.”
Michael Satzger, Wilhelmsen Port Services vice president, Strategy, M&A and Business Development, said: “We are proud to join forces with DNV and for the Diize team to become part of CFARER – a powerful step forward in our mission to drive smarter and safer operations, both at sea and in port. Together, we are committed to building solutions that serve the real needs of seafarers – placing them where they belong: at the heart of shipping.”