Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s JV to Redefine Vessel IT

Water IT, a joint venture company created by Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital, delivers a fully managed vessel IT environment for modern fleets. It brings together the vessel IT activities of both companies on a single global platform.

With vessels becoming increasingly connected and digitally integrated, onboard IT infrastructure has emerged as a mission-critical component of modern fleet operations. Cybersecurity, reliable connectivity, regulatory compliance, and the seamless integration of digital applications now form the backbone of safe and efficient vessel management.

Sondre Mortensvik, Chief Executive Officer of Waterway IT, says the maritime industry is undergoing a fundamental digital shift. “Reliable and secure onboard IT infrastructure is essential for modern vessel operations. With Waterway IT, we are creating a global platform with the scale and expertise to support customers in this transformation.”

Maritime-Specific

Floran zum Felde, Chief Commercial Officer at Waterway IT, highlighted that their approach removes one of the biggest challenges for shipowners: managing complex and fragmented onboard IT systems. “Instead of dealing with multiple vendors, inconsistent systems, and unpredictable IT costs, customers receive a standardised and fully managed IT environment from a single provider.”

Waterway IT combines maritime operational expertise with enterprise-grade IT services to deliver a fully managed vessel IT environment for modern fleets. The company provides a modular vessel IT stack, hybrid connectivity, cybersecurity, and global support as an integrated service. All systems are specifically designed for maritime operations and centrally managed across the fleet.

Furthermore, Waterway IT enables shipping companies to focus on their core business while their digital infrastructure at sea runs securely, reliably, and efficiently.

source: CSN