ION Geophysical has received another grant from Scottish Enterprise to broaden the scope of its Marlin software towards the ports and harbours market.
ION Geophysical has received another grant from Scottish Enterprise to broaden the scope of its Marlin software towards the ports and harbours market.
Marlin SmartPort development will enable new web-based features, such as port call optimization, back office digitalization and port community engagement, and will expand ION’s offshore operations optimization capabilities to address a range of digitalization requirements for ports and other sectors. The software development will take place in ION’s Edinburgh office in the UK.
‘ION selected ports and harbours as the initial expansion point for Marlin because the market has a clear need for, and values, digital solutions that can enhance operational knowledge and decision-making,’ said Chris Usher, ION’s president and chief executive officer. ‘Digital transformation is still at a relatively early stage for port operations and is clearly a growth market. Combining Marlin’s renowned ability to track complex vessel and operational activity with new web-based functionality has the potential to transform port efficiency.’
