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DEME Group Selects Cohesive for IBM Maximo Application Suite Upgrade

Project will enhance fleet management for offshore and marine infrastructure

Dubai, April 8, 2025—Cohesive, part of Bentley Systems, has been appointed by DEME, a leading

contractor in the fields of offshore energy, environmental remediation, dredging, and marine

infrastructure, to support a key technology project designed to enhance management of its 100-
strong fleet of specialist vessels.

The team of enterprise asset management specialists at Cohesive will work with DEME to

implement IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) and de-customize its existing Maximo 7.6.1.3
system.

MAS is a single, integrated, asset management platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI),

internet of things (IoT), and analytics to optimize performance and reduce operational downtime
across the asset lifecycle.

The appointment marks the next step in Cohesive’s partnership with DEME. Since 2016, DEME

has relied on Cohesive’s Data Replication (CDR) software to synchronise data across its various
Maximo instances deployed on dispersed vessels. The CDR helps to ensure that each of DEME’s

disconnected Maximo environments are synchronized with their central instance, allowing for

seamless operations across the entire enterprise.

Pierre De Wet, Vice President, Cohesive, said: “This upgrade will not only improve system

performance but also streamline operations and reduce costs.”

The project reflects DEME’s commitment to embracing digital solutions and expertise that help

drive operational excellence and ensure sustainable and resilient assets.