Conquest Offshore Buys StarIPS Software

Maritime consultancy firm MirTac has announced that Conquest Offshore has purchased the Star software and related database and implementation services. Conquest Offshore will be implementing the maintenance, purchase and safety management software both in the office as well as onboard its fleet.

The Star software will support Conquest Offshore with the management of maintenance planning, inspections, purchasing and spare parts, document control, safety and environmental procedures and onboard barge administration. The fleet management system will, amongst others, reduce down time and support the barge master with detailed instructions and ready-to-use procedures onboard. The office will have detailed insight into relevant KPI’s to adequately manage and improve barge performance. On top of that, customer’s regulations are easily implemented and complied with.

Conquest Offshore selected MirTac based on its proven track record in the offshore industry. “We need a partner who understands our daily practice and our goals, knows how to translate our procedures into a practical fleet management system. With MirTac we expect to maintain our operational excellence,” says Karst van der Wiel, Conquest Offshore.

“Conquest Offshore is a joint-venture of strong Dutch maritime players with a large experience in serving the offshore industry. It is a pleasure to work with such knowledgeable and innovative people. The MB I is an innovative multipurpose crane barge who can install wind turbine foundations, as well as play a part in transporting and un- and offloading of heavy equipment. We are looking forward to supporting them in their day-to-day operations,” says Barend Tooten, Managing Director MirTac.

Press release, February 26, 2014; Image: Conquest Offshore