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Specialist solutions for maritime operations

WE ARE NAVIGATORS coordinates enquiries and access to specialist solutions supporting vessel positioning, environmental monitoring, target detection and maritime security. We help maritime organisations identify and access solutions suited to their operational requirements.

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Understand your requirement

Tell us your vessel type, fleet size, operational area and the specific challenge or capability you are looking to address.

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WAN identifies suitable providers

We draw on our network of specialist maritime technology and security partners to identify providers whose solutions match your stated requirements.

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Coordinated introduction

WAN facilitates the introduction and supports the initial engagement. The specialist provider works directly with you on specification, scope and implementation.

Navigation, Surveillance & Maritime Security

Specialist solutions coordinated through WAN

WAN helps clients identify suitable specialist solutions and coordinates enquiries, introductions and initial engagement with relevant providers. The four solutions below are distinct capabilities — they do not form one integrated system.

Solution 1

GNSS Interference Detection & Positioning Support

GNSS jamming and spoofing are being reported with increasing frequency in several maritime regions. When satellite-navigation data becomes unreliable, bridge teams need a means of identifying the problem and supporting their onboard decisions with an independent reference.

This solution uses PntGuard GNSS positioning technology to deliver an independent positioning reference that can be compared against satellite-navigation data to help identify suspected interference. It supports onboard decision-making and does not replace approved navigation practices or the Master's responsibility for safe navigation.

Practical benefits

  • Provides an independent positioning reference alongside satellite-navigation data
  • Supports bridge teams in identifying suspected GNSS interference or spoofing
  • Helps crews make more informed decisions when electronic positioning becomes unreliable

Operational considerations

This solution does not guarantee accurate positioning during active spoofing and does not automatically correct onboard navigation equipment. Background mapping is for situational reference only — it does not constitute a navigational chart.

Typical applications

Merchant vessels transiting regions where GNSS interference has been reported — including parts of the Eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea approaches, Baltic and Middle East. Operators seeking an additional layer of positioning awareness for bridge teams navigating in higher-risk electronic environments.

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How WAN coordinates access

WAN helps clients identify suitable providers and coordinates enquiries, introductions and initial engagement. Contact WAN to discuss your vessel type, operational area and requirements.

Solution 2

Radar-Based Oil-Spill Detection

Specialist radar systems can be configured to detect and track oil-spill signatures on the sea surface, supporting environmental monitoring, port authority operations and coastal surveillance. Early detection supports faster response and more effective environmental management.

Detection performance depends on sea state, spill characteristics, radar configuration and operational conditions. WAN coordinates introductions to specialist providers for organisations assessing suitability for their operational area.

Practical benefits

  • Sea-surface oil-spill signature detection via specialist radar processing
  • Spill tracking and drift-modelling to support response planning
  • Applicable to port authority, coastal authority and vessel-based environmental monitoring
  • Supports faster identification of potential spill events for response coordination
  • Can be integrated with existing surveillance and monitoring infrastructure

Typical applications

Port authorities and coastal surveillance organisations seeking to improve environmental monitoring capability. Vessel operators and terminal operators with environmental monitoring responsibilities. Organisations assessing radar-based detection as part of a broader spill-response framework.

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How WAN coordinates access

WAN helps clients identify suitable providers and coordinates enquiries, introductions and initial engagement. Contact WAN to discuss your operational area, monitoring requirements and infrastructure.

Solution 3

Small-Target Detection

Small vessels, low-profile craft and fast-moving surface targets can be difficult to detect reliably with conventional marine radar, particularly in cluttered sea conditions or busy port environments. Specialist small-target detection systems are designed to improve awareness of these targets.

Detection performance depends on target characteristics, sea state, radar configuration and environmental conditions. WAN coordinates introductions to specialist providers for organisations evaluating these capabilities.

Practical benefits

  • Improved detection of small, fast or low-profile surface targets
  • Applicable to port perimeter security and coastal surveillance operations
  • Supports vessel traffic monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Can be integrated with existing VTS and maritime security infrastructure
  • Useful for organisations with security or safety responsibilities in congested or high-risk waterways

Typical applications

Port authorities and terminal operators seeking to improve perimeter awareness. Coastal surveillance organisations monitoring for unauthorised or unidentified small craft. Vessel traffic services assessing options to improve detection in congested or security-sensitive waterways.

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How WAN coordinates access

WAN helps clients identify suitable providers and coordinates enquiries, introductions and initial engagement. Contact WAN to discuss your port, coastal or vessel-traffic monitoring requirements.

Solution 4

24/7 Maritime Security Monitoring

The Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is a mandatory SOLAS requirement for most commercial vessels. When activated, it transmits a covert alert to a designated shore-based point of contact. Effective SSAS monitoring requires a 24/7 response capability and clear escalation procedures.

This service provides specialist SSAS monitoring and associated security response coordination through a dedicated maritime security provider. The scope of monitoring and response coordination is subject to the agreed service arrangement. This service does not imply continuous CCTV monitoring, armed protection or guaranteed emergency intervention.

Practical benefits

  • 24/7 SSAS alert monitoring by a specialist maritime security provider
  • Scheduled SSAS testing support to maintain system readiness
  • Defined escalation procedures in the event of an alert activation
  • Security response coordination subject to the agreed service scope
  • Supports compliance with SOLAS SSAS monitoring requirements

Typical applications

Shipowners and operators of SOLAS vessels requiring a 24/7 SSAS monitoring arrangement. Ship managers seeking a reliable, specialist monitoring service for their managed fleet. Operators trading in higher-risk areas where a tested and responsive SSAS monitoring arrangement is particularly important.

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How WAN coordinates access

WAN helps clients identify suitable providers and coordinates enquiries, introductions and initial engagement. Contact WAN to discuss your fleet requirements and service scope.

Also available

For broader maritime security services including voyage risk assessment, security planning and crew security training, see our dedicated Maritime Security page.

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Additional solutions we coordinate

Maritime software & technology

The solutions below represent additional areas where WAN can facilitate introductions to specialist providers.

Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management Software

Planned maintenance systems (PMS) and asset management platforms help vessel operators schedule maintenance, track equipment history, manage spare parts and meet class and flag-state requirements. WAN coordinates introductions to specialist software providers suited to fleet size, vessel type and operational profile.

  • Planned maintenance scheduling and work-order management
  • Equipment history, certificates and survey tracking
  • Spare parts inventory and procurement integration
  • Class and flag-state compliance record-keeping

Crew Management, Safety & Rest-Hours Systems

Crew management platforms cover scheduling, certification tracking, payroll integration and flag-state compliance. Safety management systems support ISM Code implementation, incident reporting and drill records. Rest-hours and fatigue-risk software assists operators in demonstrating compliance with MLC 2006 and STCW rest-hour requirements.

  • Crew scheduling, rotation planning and certification tracking
  • ISM-aligned safety management and incident reporting
  • Rest-hours recording and fatigue-risk monitoring
  • MLC 2006 and STCW compliance documentation

Maritime Simulators & Training Technology

Bridge, engine-room and cargo-handling simulators are used by maritime training institutions and shipping companies for competency assessment, familiarisation and STCW training. WAN can source and coordinate simulator solutions through specialist providers for training centres and operators with specific requirements.

  • Bridge and ECDIS simulator solutions for training institutions
  • Engine-room and cargo-handling simulator coordination
  • STCW-aligned competency assessment support
  • Sourcing through specialist maritime technology partners

Note: WAN acts as a coordination and introduction service. We do not manufacture, install, certify or provide technical support for any of the technology or security systems described on this page. Performance, certification, regulatory approval and suitability for a specific application are matters to be confirmed directly with the relevant specialist provider. Descriptions on this page are general in nature and do not constitute a specification or warranty. The four navigation, surveillance and security solutions described above are distinct capabilities and do not form one integrated system.

Discuss your requirement

Tell us about your vessel type, fleet size, operational area and the specific challenge you are looking to address. WAN will identify suitable specialist providers and facilitate the introduction.

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