Ascenz Marorka to equip Antarctica21’s Magellan Discoverer cruise vessel

2025-07-03

Paris, 3 July 2025 - Ascenz Marorka, a Smart Shipping[1] company of the GTT group, announces that it has been selected by Antarctica21 to equip its forthcoming cruise vessel, Magellan Discoverer, scheduled for delivery in 2026.

This decision follows the successful collaboration between the two companies on Magellan Explorer, which was fitted in 2022 with a full suite of advanced measurement instruments and a comprehensive data collection setup. The system has been transmitting real-time operational data to the Ascenz Marorka online platform since the 2022/2023 Antarctic season.

In addition to its advanced digital platform, Ascenz Marorka provided Antarctica21 with managed performance services, enabling detailed analyses of critical vessel systems and operations.

Thanks to the combined benefits of real-time insights and expert analytics, the solution delivered a measurable impact on operational efficiency and decision-making. This prompted Antarctica21 to select a similar package of on-board systems, digital platform access, and expert’ services for Magellan Discoverer in order to optimise performance and sustainability.

Anouar Kiassi, VP Digital at GTT and Chief Executive Officer of Ascenz Marorka, stated: “The renewed trust of Antarctica21 is a rewarding recognition of our value proposition to the cruise market and a testament of our commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions and services. We pride ourselves on being a long-term partner to our customers, supporting them in achieving ambitious operational and environmental objectives.”

Verónica Peragallo, Chief Executive Officer of Antarctica21, added: “Our ships are more than vessels. They are our way of connecting travellers with one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. With Magellan Discoverer, we are raising the bar once again. We’ve seen the impact
Ascenz Marorka’s technology has had on Magellan Explorer, achieving smarter operations, better insights and a meaningful reduction in our environmental footprint. That’s the kind of performance we expect and demand. As we prepare to launch our next ship, we’re proud to continue this partnership and to keep leading the way in responsible Antarctic exploration."

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[1] Smart Shipping refers to a set of navigation, operational ship management, predictive maintenance, on-board energy management and fleet management services for charterers, ship-owners and operators.