Gale Force expands Collaboration in Greece, bringing real-time weather intelligence closer to shipowners

Rooted in science, guided by people, and anchored in Greece

Gale Force is expanding its collaboration with IML Marine to strengthen its presence in Greece, a strategic step that reflects the company’s growing role in supporting shipowners with real time weather intelligence, performance analysis and emission compliance.

With decades of experience in meteorological and oceanographic science, Gale Force combines advanced digital systems with human expertise to help the maritime industry make better, data driven decisions at sea.

“For us, Greece is not just a market, it is the heart of global shipping,” says Tom Sandberg, CEO of Gale Force “Greek shipowners have always demonstrated resilience, long-term thinking and an openness to innovation. Strengthening our collaboration with IML Marine  in Athens allows us to be closer to the people who drive this industry forward every day.”

From MetOcean science to real-time maritime intelligence

Gale Force’s journey began in Sweden, where its origins trace back to early collaborations with the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI). What began as manual weather routing has evolved into a modern, data-driven  service  integrating live data, performance monitoring and compliance tools designed for today’s connected maritime world.

“Our strength lies in turning real-time weather data into actionable insights,” explains Sandberg. “We deliver precision forecasting and voyage optimisation, but what truly defines us is our human first philosophy. Every client has direct access to our MetOcean experts, ensuring insight, not just information.”

Why Greece and why now

The expanded collaboration with IML Marine and Gale Force is both strategic and symbolic. With one of the world’s largest and most dynamic shipping communities, Greece represents a natural home for Gale Force’s expansion. The Athens region offers access to a concentrated network of shipowners, operators and technical partners, creating the perfect environment for collaboration and growth.

“Working closely with IML Marine means we can listen, respond and evolve alongside our clients,” Sandberg says. “Weather does not wait, and neither should we. By strenghtening our local presence through IML Marine, we ensure that every decision, every update and every support call happens in real time.”

Partnerships that move the industry forward

 

Collaboration has always been at the heart of Gale Force’s strategy. The company’s partnership with IML Marine in Greece strengthens its commitment to working closely with trusted local experts.

“Gale Force represents exactly the kind of partner we want in Greece,” says Konstantinos Machairas, Managing Director of IML Marine. “Their scientific background and real time capabilities bring real value to shipowners, but what stands out most is the human connection. Together we can deliver technology that truly serves people at sea.”

“We share a people first mindset,” says Sandberg. “IML Marine brings deep local understanding, and together we make sure technology truly serves shipowners, not the other way around.”

Looking ahead

Through its strengthened presence in Greece via IML Marine  in Athens, Gale Force aims to become the owner friendly choice for voyage optimisation, performance analysis and compliance solutions in the region, combining Nordic precision with Mediterranean energy.

As part of OrbitMI, the company’s long-term vision remains global: to be recognised as the world leader in weather routing, performance analytics and sustainable shipping intelligence.

“Real time data builds confidence,” Sandberg concludes. “But relationships build progress. That is what our presence in Greece is all about.”