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Jifmar invests in fleet digitalisation after acquiring Seacontractors
A French owner of workboats and offshore support vessels is using artificial intelligence for fleet optimisation and to improve operational transparency
Jifmar Group is investing in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) driven software to optimise chartering and scheduling for its fleet of workboats and offshore support vessels.
The French owner is integrating its fleet of more than 80 vessels into a unified digital ecosystem to increase operational transparency and prepare its assets for future projects.
Jifmar aims to standardise technical information, enable data-driven decision-making and provide a clear trajectory towards long-term operational resilience.
CMA CGM’s innovation accelerator Zeebox initiated a strategic partnership between Jifmar Group and technology provider Seavium for this fleet deployment.
“This partnership marks the next step in advancing our fleet and services into the digital era,” said Jifmar head of innovation, Paul Berud.
He added Jifmar will integrate Seavium’s solution into its operations, “reinforcing our long-standing commitment to innovation.”
The partnership supports Jifmar’s transition toward enhanced automation and more efficient workflows across multiple departments.
This investment follows Jifmar’s acquisition of a fleet of workboats from Seacontractors in Q4 2025, which reinforces its presence in the Middle East and expands its operations.
With this acquisition, Jifmar now operates a fleet of 84 vessels, including 26 in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, consolidating its position as a leader in operating shallow-draught workboats.
Its fleet includes multipurpose tugs and workboats, catamarans, pilot boats and patrol vessels, supply and survey ships, and construction support vessels operating in harbours, coastal environments and offshore.
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