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What a Global Shipping Company Should Know About QHSE Software Before Choosing a Vendor

QHSE software for shipping looks similar across vendors until you start asking the right questions. This is what those questions are, and why they matter before you sign a contract.

Offline or Online: What Maintenance Systems Need to Work at Sea

Connectivity at sea is better than it used to be. It is not good enough to run a maintenance system that assumes it will always be there. Here is what that means in practice.

How the STID Portal Is Used in Practice by Crew and Shore Organization

The STID portal has become a standard reference point for asset identification across the maritime sector. Here is what using it actually looks like in a live fleet operation.

From Paper-Based to Digital Maintenance: Lessons from the Offshore Transition

The decision to go digital with maintenance management is straightforward. The execution is not. After supporting transitions across maritime and offshore operations for more than two decades, we have seen the same failure patterns - and the same success factors - emerge repeatedly.

26 Years of EAM in the Maritime Sector: What Has Actually Changed

Twenty-six years is a long time in software. Having operated through the full transition from paper-based maintenance logs to cloud-connected fleet systems gives us a particular vantage point on what has actually changed in maritime EAM - and what has not.

How the SFI Code System Works in Practice for Maintenance Management

If you work in maritime maintenance, SFI codes are part of your daily vocabulary. This article breaks down how the system actually works in a live maintenance environment and why getting it right matters more than most organizations realize.

STAR vs SAP vs IFS: Choosing the best asset management software for Oil & Gas

Most oil and gas operators don't get to pick their asset management platform twice. The wrong choice locks you in for years — paying for consultant time to configure what should have worked out of the box, managing licences nobody uses, and watching engineers work around a system instead of with it.

OKEA's journey to smarter asset management with STAR EAM

OKEA isn’t a company that settles for one-size-fits-all solutions. "Instead, we handpick the best tools for each job, off the shelf, with minimal customization – and STAR EAM fit the bill perfectly," says Stian Sørnes, Manager of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) at OKEA.

STAR User Conference 2026

Join us at the STAR User Conference 2026 in the Netherlands! This year’s theme, “Elevate with STAR,” offers a unique chance to connect, learn, and explore the future of the maritime and energy industries.

Star Information Systems Acquires Sharecat to Strengthen Global Leadership in Data-Driven Asset Management

Star Information Systems (STAR) has acquired Sharecat, a recognized provider of solutions for managing and improving technical data quality for complex operations.

From Compliance to Collaboration: Contributing to a Stronger Safety Culture

At Star Information Systems, we believe the best results come from strong collaboration between people, across teams, and a shared commitment to progress. One great example of this is the partnership between STAR Consultancy and ABB, where our consultant Adrian Iversen works with ABB’s team.

From Data Chaos to Decision Clarity: How STAR Suite Empowers Smarter Operations

In maritime and offshore operations, vessels and rigs are under constant pressure to operate efficiently, comply with regulations, and minimize downtime. But there’s a silent obstacle that costs companies millions every year: fragmented and inconsistent data.

STAR at Nor-Shipping 2025

STAR Information Systems attended Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo, connecting with industry leaders and showcasing the STAR Suite software for smarter, data-driven ship and rig management.

Star Information Systems Strengthens Global Position with Acquisition of Arribatec Marine (Infoship).

Star Information Systems and Premas join forces

Global maritime software solution providers Star Information Systems AS (“STAR”) and Premas AS (“Premas”) have today announced a partnership backed by Norwegian financial sponsor Longship.

STAR in Partnership with Longship

Star Information Systems (STAR), a leading EAM software provider for the energy and maritime industries, announces a strategic partnership with Longship Investment Company, which has acquired a majority stake. This milestone strengthens STAR’s commitment to growth and innovation

STAR Explorer pilot project with Color Line

Star Information Systems and Color Line launch STAR Explorer pilot project designed to optimise fleet-wide maintenance