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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pole Star Global buys maritime tech company Clearwater Dynamics
UK-based Pole Star Global, which specialises in voyage optimisation and dark vessel detection, has acquired maritime risk intelligence company Clearwater Dynamics. Financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Clearwater Dynamics, also based in the UK, focuses on situational awareness within high-risk maritime environments. Its Coral platform is known for its role in managing marine war insurance risk, aiding insurers and brokers in the assessment and mitigation of risks within international shipping lanes. Pole Star Global will integrate Clearwater Dynamics' real-time vessel risk monitoring as well as marine insurance capabilities into its existing portfolio. The Coral platform's real-time risk assessment tools are set to complement Pole Star Global's maritime intelligence services, according to a press release from Pole Star Global. Furthermore, the acquisition will bolster Pole Star Global's proprietary data platform, DOMAIN, through the inclusion of new data sources derived from Clearwater Dynamics' operational network. Pole Star Global CEO Bob Skea said: 'This acquisition is a natural extension of our vision. 'Clearwater Dynamics brings the same real-time intelligence to vessel operators and marine underwriters and brokers, creating a seamless, data-rich ecosystem that spans the operational, regulatory and insurance layers of maritime risk.' Clearwater Dynamics CEO Will Unwin stated: 'Joining Pole Star Global enables us to scale Coral's capabilities and reach a wider global audience. Together, we will empower clients to make faster, more confident decisions when navigating the high-risk, high-stakes world of maritime logistics and insurance.' "Pole Star Global buys maritime tech company Clearwater Dynamics " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Pole Star Global Acquires Clearwater Dynamics, Expanding Real-Time Risk Intelligence for Maritime and Insurance Markets
LONDON, Aug. 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- Pole Star Global, the global leader in maritime intelligence solutions, today announced its acquisition of Clearwater Dynamics, a UK-based innovator in real-time maritime risk intelligence and the creator of Coral — the leading platform for managing marine insurance risk. This strategic acquisition strengthens Pole Star's leadership in maritime domain awareness, combining Clearwater's capabilities in real-time vessel risk monitoring and marine insurance with Pole Star's expertise in regulatory compliance, voyage optimization, dark vessel detection, and maritime data analytics. The deal also marks Pole Star's expansion into the marine insurance sector, bringing unprecedented integration between operational, regulatory, and underwriting intelligence. Clearwater's Coral platform equips underwriters and brokers with powerful tools to assess, monitor, and report exposure to risk in real time — a crucial capability as geopolitical tensions and maritime threats escalate worldwide. These features directly complement Pole Star's mission to ensure secure global trade through transparency and actionable intelligence. "This acquisition is a natural extension of our vision," said Bob Skea, CEO of Pole Star Global. "Pole Star empowers governments, shipping companies, and financial institutions to operate safely and compliantly in an increasingly complex world. Clearwater Dynamics brings the same real-time intelligence to vessel operators and marine underwriters and brokers — creating a seamless, data-rich ecosystem that spans the operational, regulatory, and insurance layers of maritime risk." The integration also enhances Pole Star's proprietary data platform, DOMAIN, by adding new first-party data sources from Clearwater's operational network — further advancing its predictive analytics across performance, risk, and sustainability. "Joining Pole Star enables us to scale Coral's capabilities and reach a wider global audience," said Will Unwin, CEO of Clearwater Dynamics. "Together, we will empower clients to make faster, more confident decisions when navigating the high-risk, high-stakes world of maritime logistics and insurance." The acquisition underscores Pole Star's continued investment in cutting-edge technologies that support the integrity and resilience of global trade. About Pole Star Global Pole Star Global is a global leader in maritime intelligence, delivering data and analytics solutions that support compliance, safety, security, and sustainability. Trusted by governments, financial institutions, insurers, and shipping companies, Pole Star enables secure trade and maritime domain awareness across the globe. About Clearwater Dynamics Clearwater Dynamics is a maritime risk intelligence company specializing in real-time situational awareness for high-risk environments. Its flagship platform, Coral, is the leading solution for managing marine war insurance risk, helping insurers and brokers identify, assess, and mitigate exposure in global shipping corridors.
