The joint venture company FB Imray has begun operations in Vienna, bringing together nautical navgation company Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd (Imray) and cartographic distributor freytag & berndt (FB).
The new company will continue to further develop nautical charts, books and new digital products.
FB Imray has taken over Imray’s long-established product portfolio and will continue to publish it under the Imray brand name.
Staff from Imray in England will continue to support the joint venture.
With the operational launch of FB Imray, we are sending a clear signal about the future of nautical charts.
Carl Rauch
DI Dr Carl Rauch has been appointed chief executive officer of FB Imray and Lucy Wilson will assume the position of editor-in-chief.
“With the operational launch of FB Imray, we are sending a clear signal about the future of nautical charts,” said Carl.
“We are delighted that some colleagues from Imray will continue to contribute their expertise from the UK, thereby helping to ensure that the quality and reliability for which the Imray brand is renowned worldwide will remain guaranteed in the future.”
Lucy added: “The start of operations marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Long tradition
“We are combining Imray’s long tradition and maritime know-how with the innovative strength of freytag & berndt – ensuring that sailors will continue to be able to rely on our trusted navigational solutions in the years ahead.”
Imray has published nautical charts for decades and announced in 2024 the company would cease its chart publishing operations, marking the end of an era.
The decision was in recognition of the growing trends in nautical digital navigation.
Imray was founded in the mid-1700s.
