Mintra moves deeper into Greek maritime market with SQLearn acquisition
Source: Splash247
Norway’s Mintra has strengthened its position in maritime e-learning with the acquisition of Greek digital training specialist SQLearn, marking another step in its push to support the sector’s ongoing shift toward digital learning and competency management.
Mintra said the deal adds scale and depth to its portfolio, combining its global software platforms with SQLearn’s strong presence in Greece and its widely used library of STCW-approved courses. The company already serves the industry through its Trainingportal and OCS HR systems, which are used for learning delivery, workforce management and compliance tracking across fleets worldwide.
SQLearn, founded in 2006 and based in Piraeus, has become one of Greece’s most established maritime training providers. Its in-house LMS and course library – spanning safety, security, environmental rules, soft skills and vetting preparation – support more than 1,000 vessels, 50,000 seafarers and 150 shipping companies.
The companies said the combination will create a stronger offering for owners and managers in Greece while also opening SQLearn’s content and tools to Mintra’s international customer base.
“I am excited about the opportunities this acquisition creates for SQLearn,” CEO Spyros Goumas said. “With Mintra powering our Greek-developed products while offering international reach, we foresee enormous benefits for shipowners and seafarers alike.”
Mintra CEO Kevin Short said the move reflects a long-term commitment to the Greek market. “We believe that SQLearn’s proven products and local expertise will help us deliver greater value in Greece and beyond,” he said.
The deal continues Mintra’s expansion in maritime digital learning following its acquisition of Safebridge in 2021 and Sweden’s Seably in 2023. With SQLearn now in the fold, Mintra said it aims to accelerate uptake of digital training, improve crew competence tools, and help shipping companies manage regulatory demands and fleet-wide safety performance.
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