133 digitalisation. They also approved a revised version of the guidelines for setting up a maritime single window, which is a digital platform for exchanging required information between ships, ports and national agencies. The amendments include functions to verify information shared to enhance security while reducing the administrative burden on employees. Navigation Functional navigation equipment is vital for any ship, whether it be radars, weather systems, autopilot, sonar, speed measuring or collision avoidance systems. Not only do these solutions help ships travel from one point to another, but they also ensure they do it safely. In early 2025, DanPilot and Danelec initiated a test programme for remote pilotage – the first of its kind in the world. The programme allows pilots to guide ships from land using advanced data transmitted from the vessels, which will help to increase pilot safety, operational efficiency and sustainability. “Remote pilotage is not only a technological breakthrough, it is a strategic step towards safer and more sustainable shipping,” said Casper Jensen, CEO of Danelec. “We are proud to deliver the technological infrastructure that enables safe navigation without the physical presence of a pilot. Here, cybersecurity, a cornerstone of our technology, is a prerequisite for implementing the solution safely and at scale in the global maritime sector.” The test programme will include approximately 50 pilotages over the course of 18 months and will serve as a foundation for the development of future regulations and possible broader application worldwide. Communication Communication is vital for both mitigating incidents and ensuring assistance is received in the case of an emergency. Passenger shipping operators can use multiple pieces of equipment to ensure fast and efficient communication at all times, including global maritime distress and safety systems, dedicated satellite lines, and VHF radios and satellite phones. For ships that are sailing in open sea or visiting remote destinations, having the right infrastructure for consistent connectivity is especially important. WMS is a solution provider that delivers wireless solutions for the cruise and ferry market. Its fully integrated global roaming network is now used by over 200 ocean vessels and provides connectivity in 175 countries. “Cellular data is inherently more secure than Wi-Fi due to encryption requirements,” says Pramod Arora, president and CEO of WMS. “It is ideal for secure transactions that passengers, crew or operators require for applications such as mobile banking or health records. In terms of safety, cellular is ideal for applications such as voice calls in emergency situations. Connectivity can be instantaneous versus using voice over Internet protocol, where users need an application.” Meanwhile, satellite hardware provider Intellian is due to launch a new suite of global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) solutions in the fourth quarter of 2025. The new portfolio includes Iridium GMDSS Certus Safety Display Terminals that will provide distress alerting and maritime safety information. MCY Sa GR Nt AE Pv AE Ae US So GB Ic FR Su SE d G AE 6 15 7 16 34 8 17 35 53 Pi GB Cp IT Vt SG Ap SE Bf US e a Ml DK Pe US Dl US Ss GB i 33 51 69 87 52 70 88 71 89 x Me GB Fs US Td AU Nm IT 102 103 104 105 It KR Aw FI Ch GB Wm US z 116 117 118 119 Sl US Sk US On ES T US Aa SE 9 18 Do DE 36 54 72 90 Ec GB Bm AT Fo US Pl US Cc US Hn US 2 10 19 37 Ko NO 55 73 91 Aa SE 9 Wo SE 29 DOWNLOAD TABLE
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