Marlink takes another step forward in maritime transport protection. Following the launch of an entity dedicated solely to cybersecurity and one to anticipate cyberattacks, Polsteam, Eastern Europe's largest shipping company, has entrusted Marlink with the task of equipping its fleet with a mixed network, deployed on board fifty ships. This network combines two satellite families orchestrated from a single platform, with a median target latency of 20 milliseconds, thanks to the support of SpaceX (specialized in space transportation and satellite deployment).
This responsiveness enables smooth video calls, remote assistance and the use of on-board applications without downtime. This continuous connectivity also feeds weather routing and performance monitoring tools: academic studies show an average 4.5% drop in fuel consumption when the route is optimized according to the weather. Finally, Marlink industrializes deployments. With over 900 remote installations by 2024, compared with just over 200 in 2023 (+350%), the Paris-based company is limiting downtime and speeding up the commissioning of new on-board services.
When it comes to security, Marlink deploys a comprehensive digital shield comprising multiple layers of defense (filtering of high-risk websites, monitoring of authorized programs, intrusion detection, and virus protection). In the first half of 2024 alone, 1,800 ships were targeted, with more than 23,000 pieces of malware detected. The French operator has pursued the same goal since day one: to prevent outages and system freezes, and to ensure operational continuity in an increasingly exposed and demanding environment.
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