London, UK – Voly Group, a leader in financial management solutions for the yachting industry, proudly announced its acquisition of Voyonic, a prominent provider of maritime payroll and crew services.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward in Voly’s ambitious plan to revolutionise the maritime industry by consolidating market-leading products under one umbrella, enhancing crew services, and driving innovation through cutting-edge technologies.
With the addition of Voyonic, Voly Group extends its already comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings to include multi-jurisdiction payroll capabilities, further solidifying its position as the go-to solution for end-to-end financial management in the maritime sector.
This move reinforces Voly’s continued commitment to delivering best-in-class fintech platforms and work list management products, now complemented by enhanced payroll services.
Founded in 2007, Voyonic has built a strong reputation over the years, providing hundreds of companies in the maritime industry with a diverse array of services, including payroll, crew management, crew logistics, training, and employee services. Voyonic’s robust platform and expertise make it an ideal fit for Voly’s vision of digitalising the maritime industry’s payroll and employment services.
Neil Carrington – Managing Director Voyonic
“Voyonic has always prided itself on the quality and robustness of the employment services that we provide. Recognising that, in order to develop further we required more technological solutions, a search began a few years ago to find the right partner. Fortuitously Voly Group were seeking added value services for their clients and after the initial meeting with Ian, it was an obvious perfect match and a vision myself and the Voyonic team are aligned with. I am delighted that since that meeting we have now reached the point that our many years of expertise will be added to the portfolio of services that Ian and his team already deliver to clients throughout the Yachting industry, I am happy to now be part of Voly Group”
Ian Flanagan, Founder & CEO of Voly Group, commented on the acquisition:
“The acquisition of Voyonic is a pivotal step in advancing our strategic vision, enabling us to introduce cutting-edge technologies for crew services. This transformation will revolutionise the management of payroll and employment services across the maritime industry, from streamlining how crew members log their workdays to modernising how they receive their pay.
We remain committed to driving innovation, continually enhancing the yachting ecosystem for everyone involved—whether it’s the crew, management companies, or family offices. Our top priority is to deliver an exceptional experience, with a focus on providing more accurate, transparent reporting and better service to the remarkable yacht owners who are the backbone of this industry.”
Voly’s mission has always been to listen to its clients and the wider industry. This client-focused approach has been a cornerstone of the company’s success, driving continuous innovation to enhance the customer experience within the yachting ecosystem. Voly’s acquisition of Pinpoint Works, a worklist management platform led to the integration of their two flagship software programs to give users an end-to-end solution with real-time insights to assist with managing project timelines and budgets for the refit and new builds.
“With our industry-leading financial management solution, complemented by the work list management tool Pinpoint Works, we are now fully integrated, and working towards supplying the maritime space with a complete ERP solution,” added Flanagan.
Payroll was the next client-driven request, and it was crucial that we started with the best solution available. Voyonic fits this bill perfectly. We are now collaborating with our clients to build a full end-to-end payroll offering, with a focus on improving accuracy, transparency, and continuing to deliver on Voly Group’s value proposition—giving time back to the crew so they can focus on what matters most; taking care of the guests.”
“This acquisition is not just a business move; it’s a commitment to the future of the maritime industry, setting the stage for a new standard in payroll and crew management services. Voly Group is excited to lead this charge and continue its journey of innovation and excellence.”
Stewart Campbell – Editor in Chief Boat International
“BOAT International has been working closely with Voly for a number of years and we have huge admiration for the impact Ian and his team have had on the superyacht industry in a relatively short time. They have brought a fantastic product to the market, offering owners and captains a new level of transparency and insight into the running of their yachts. Voly is now drawing ever closer to an ERP solution which should enhance the industry immensely. We are proud to call Voly a valued partner – and hope to for many years to come.”
