On 8 April 2025, Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd (Imray), a leading publisher of nautical information for recreational sailors, and Austrian cartographic specialist freytag & berndt (FB) announced they have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture. This collaboration will ensure the continued availability and development of Imray’s renowned nautical paper charts and printed publications and books, maintaining its trusted legacy for sailors worldwide.
The announcement noted that "combining Imray’s proven maritime expertise with freytag & berndt’s extensive cartographic knowledge, will strengthen and expand the Imray portfolio. The evolved organisation is set to launch in the summer, with further details to be announced in due course. The focus will remain on producing high-quality nautical charts and publications under the established Imray brand, while also developing new products tailored to the needs of sailors and advancing digital navigation solutions."
Robin Baron, CA President, commented, "The CA warmly welcomes this announcement. It ensures the continued availability of paper charts, which Imray were due to discontinue later this year. Paper charts are a vital resource for the many cruisers who still rely on them. This is excellent news for the sailing community and the CA is delighted to see this legacy secured for future generations."
Read the full press release by Imray and freytag & berndt at www.imray.com/news/imray-news
10 April 2025