APEM Group acquires maritime risk consultancy

Global environment consultancy APEM Group has announced the acquisition of NASH Maritime, a specialist shipping, navigation and maritime risk consultancy.  

Founded in Manchester in 1990, APEM Group provides expert advice to a wide range of industries, including water, renewables, power and utilities, marine and ports, transport, construction and development.

APEM says this acquisition (its fifth in the last two years) will bolster its offering to the global offshore wind and maritime infrastructure sectors, while NASH Maritime will be able to offer its customers enhanced technical shipping and navigation capabilities by drawing on the resources of the wider APEM Group.

“I am delighted to welcome NASH Maritime to the APEM Group,” says APEM Group CEO Leah McGimpsey.

“NASH Maritime will be a significant addition to the group, bringing maritime expertise, cutting-edge technology solutions and a global footprint, while broadening the markets and clients we serve. This latest acquisition delivers on our stated strategy of organic growth, international expansion and strategic acquisitions.

“By bringing NASH Maritime and the APEM Group together, we are continuing to deliver on our mission to provide ecological and technological solutions to decision-makers around the globe, partnering with them to achieve environmental and social outcomes that matter.”

Southampton-based NASH Maritime is a specialist in shipping, navigation and maritime risk, delivering advanced shipping and navigation studies to inform safe, sustainable decision-making and ensuring maritime infrastructure projects can safely co-exist with other users.

Jamie Holmes, director and co-founder of NASH Maritime, comments: “We’ve known and worked alongside APEM Group on some significant projects over the years in offshore renewables and have always been impressed with their reputation for delivering deep scientific rigour in consultancy and technology solutions. 

“NASH Maritime was founded in recognition of the complexity of managing shipping, navigation and maritime risk with maritime infrastructure and, in particular, the challenges around co-existence with the renewables industry. APEM’s backing enables us to take the business to the next level, expand our services globally and further invest in the development of our innovative technology software and product solutions. 

“With shared values and origins as a strategic and specialist technical consultancy, I’m confident our team will thrive within the APEM family. I am incredibly excited about this next phase in the NASH journey.”