Marcura, a maritime technology provider, has acquired Brightwell Navigator, the maritime crew payroll and payment services division of Brightwell.

Marcura said that the transaction expands its footprint in the cruise sector where Navigator has a significant North American presence. Marcura leads commercial shipping crew payments with established strength in Europe and Asia.

Together, the company added, the companies will be responsible for paying more than 150,000 crew in any given month.

Marcura said in a press release that Brightwell Navigator will become part of Marcura’s payments division, MarTrust, maintaining its existing brand during a transition period that ensures continuity for existing Navigator customers. John Markendorf, Brightwell’s current COO, will continue as president

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