MPC Oceanic acquires 41% of crew manager Marlow Navigation

Hamburg-based MPC Oceanic Group has signed to buy 41% of Marlow Navigation Company, a provider of crew management and seafarer training with more than 1,300 shore staff in 13 countries and about USD 560m in 2025 revenue. The price of around USD 126m comprises roughly USD 97m in cash and new shares worth about USD 29m; Marlow's existing owners remain majority shareholders and will hold about 9% of MPC Oceanic afterwards. Closing is subject to regulatory and antitrust approvals and expected in early 2027 (MPC Oceanic Group, ad hoc announcement, 04.11.2026).