Agreement strengthens Marlink Group’s delivery of remote digital services, compliance and maintenance solutions across the US, Europe and Asia

Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical IT solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to merge its 100% owned subsidiary Telemar Group with TNL Group, the Athens-based maritime specialist in high-quality technical, navigation, and safety services to the Greek shipping industry.

As a key component of Marlink Group’s Possibility Platform, the merged entity will be a top three player in the maritime and superyacht OT/IoT service market, with more than 250 employees providing managed and professional services.

The combined entity will allow customers to accelerate digital transformation, with smart maintenance and bridge OT security forming part of an integrated, managed services ecosystem designed to support smarter, safer, and more sustainable maritime operations.

The merger was signed and closed on 9 July 2025, marking a further milestone in Marlink Group strategy to expand its presence and capability as a provider of managed services globally. TNL’s long-standing strong position in the Greek maritime sector and its unparalleled local insight and operational excellence combines seamlessly with Telemar’s 80 years of experience serving global customer markets from its base in Italy.

The new entity will provide the following customer benefits:

• Expanded service and solution coverage to new and existing customers providing global coverage with a local presence;
• Remote bridge diagnostics for maritime customers providing time and cost-optimised maintenance;
• Enhanced safety services with annual survey and inspection of critical components simplifying compliance.

“This merger fully aligns with the Marlink Group strategy of building a best-in-class platform for delivery of IT and OT managed services to an expanded customer base in the maritime sector globally,” said Erik Ceuppens, CEO Marlink Group. “We look forward to supporting TNL customers in their digital transformation drawing on the complete portfolio of Marlink solutions and services.”

Telemar CEO Mike Bauwens will lead the expanded operation which will co-ordinate service delivery and customer success across global offices in Europe, US and Asia with continued support from TNL’s Evangelos Andriotis and Panagiotis Spanos.

“We are delighted to bring the combined benefits of both companies’ smart and remote digital solutions to an even bigger range of maritime customers,” said Mike Bauwens, CEO, Telemar. “Combining legacy and experience with TNL’s reputation for excellence makes it a natural fit for Telemar as we bring expanded possibilities to our clients.”

“TNL has been a trusted partner to the Greek and international maritime community for many years, building a reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and deep customer commitment across all sectors of the industry,” said Evangelos Andriotis, CEO, TNL. “We are excited to provide our combined customer base with the most advanced safety and digital solutions to support their compliance, operational performance, and long-term success.”