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Bergan Marine Systems is making headlines in our quest to become the industry’s most trusted provider of commercial marine transportation systems and products. Below are some of our most recent press releases, announcements, and more.
Official Austart Dealer
Bergan Marine Systems | Sept. 2, 2026
We are pleased to announce Bergan Marine Systems is an official dealer for Austart Air Starters in Florida and Alabama. With over 40 years of experience, Austart’s 3-stage turbine technology provides efficient, dependable starting for large, low and high speed, reciprocating diesel and gas engines.
Celebrating 50 Years
Waterways Journal | May 19, 2025
For 50 years, Bergan Marine has innovated and led the way in serving marine customers with the design, engineering and fabrication of specialized marine sensing equipment. Founded in Norway in 1975, Bergan moved its entire operation to Florida in 1980 to focus on automation systems, fuel management, alarm systems, monitoring solutions and tank gauging.
Safety & Pollution Control
Marine Link | January 15, 2025
An oil spill. It is your worst nightmare on any tank vessel. And it doesn’t matter if you are the owner, charterer, mate on watch or the Captain. Everyone gets blamed and the cleanup and fines can overwhelm you. It doesn’t have to be that way. That’s because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And, preventing tank spills is what Bergan Marine Systems’ BargeWatch is all about.
Spinergie Partnership
Bergan Marine Systems | August 2, 2024
We’re excited to announce a partnership with Spinergie, bringing advanced reporting and analytic technology to Bergan Connect, our premier cloud-based data platform. Through this collaboration, Bergan Connect will integrate with Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management solution. Users will gain access to streamlines vessel reporting, detailed fuel and emissions data, and more.
Q&A with President & CEO, Kyle Durden
Marine Log | November 27, 2023
Marine Log sits down with Bergan Marine Systems’s President & CEO, Kyle Durden, to discuss wireless technology, Bergan Connect, and more.
ioCurrents Partnership
The Maritime Executive | October 9, 2023
ioCurrents, Inc., a leading predictive analytics supplier to the shipping industry, has partnered with Bergan Marine Systems to interpret live data from their onboard sensors to optimize vessel performance.
Q&A with President & CEO, Kyle Durden
Marine Log | March 7, 2022
Marine Log sits down with Bergan Marine Systems’s President & CEO, Kyle Durden, to discuss marine safety, compliance, and the unique challenges of the marine industry.
Ian-Conrad Bergan LLC Rebrands as Bergan Marine Systems
Bergan Marine Systems | October 1, 2021
Ian-Conrad Bergan, LLC.—a leading marine equipment manufacturer for over 45 years—has announced today the company’s rebrand, new leadership and new direction. Rebranding as Bergan Marine Systems under new President and CEO, Kyle Durden, the company will expand their focus to include electronic and computer controls, as well as cloud-based solutions for marine data systems, along with continuing their traditional products.