U.S.-based maritime software company OrbitMI has acquired Swedish advisory firm Gale Force, expanding its portfolio in voyage optimization and environmental compliance.

The deal follows OrbitMI’s recent purchase of Quebec-based AI specialist AuQub and reflects the company’s strategy to blend maritime expertise with digital tools for shipowners and operators.

Gale Force, founded by Tom Sandberg (pictured above), provides route optimization, voyage execution support, and emissions reporting services. Its team of marine meteorologists and naval architects will join OrbitMI, adding technical depth and a regional base in Sweden and Norway.

OrbitMI said integrating Gale Force’s services into its platform will give clients faster access to connected workflows and actionable insights.

“We’re building more than a platform, we’re building a partner in maritime decision-making,” commented CEO Ali Riaz.

The company added that it remains committed to an open integration approach for weather services, allowing clients to use their preferred providers.

Sandberg said joining OrbitMI would allow Gale Force to expand its model to a wider market. “Better data leads to better decisions, but only when supported by the right expertise,” he noted.