Silver Sponsor

AST is a leading provider of end-to-end satellite communications solutions offering a comprehensive range of terminals
& devices, high-quality voice & data services to the maritime sector. With over 25 years of experience and a global team
of over 180 people, warehousing facilities and an extensive sales and service network, AST offers a truly global service
and a local presence.

An innovator at heart, and with in-house development teams, AST offers world-class solutions and services enabling greater connectivity and control over satellite and GSM networks. AST’s suite of enabling capabilities such as INTEGRA, IRIS and iRAMS are designed to manage remote communications more effectively and economically, and provide users with the visibility and control they need. INTEGRA is a complete application control solution that delivers real-time control for satellite communications. iRAMS is a versatile application for asset telematics, remote sensor monitoring & asset control. IRIS is an award-winning, cost-efficient remote monitoring & control application for IoT over satellite.

We offer unbiased advice to ensure customers receive the right communications solution to meet their business and operation’s needs, and a manned 24/7 Global Customer Support service provides continuity of service and reliable assistance from fully qualified personnel.
>> THE AST GROUP


Silver Sponsor

The Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services CML develops and optimizes processes and systems along the maritime supply chain. We support private and public-sector clients with the initiation and realization of innovations through practical research projects in the fields of shipping, ports and logistics.

In accordance with the project and customer requirements, we put together interdisciplinary teams of engineers, economists, mathematicians, information scientists and marine engineers to create customer-specific solutions for ship and fleet management, marine transport and navigation, ports and transportation markets. We take both the results of our varied research activities and the latest scientific insights into account.

Fraunhofer CML is part of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund.
>> Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services CML


Bronze & Morning Coffee Break Sponsor

Wherever you are, we are…
Since 1998 we’ve been providing a range of technology solutions and services to the maritime industry that serve to enable effective communications over satellite.

 We specialise in providing solutions and services that help ensure vessel compliance and business operability 365 days a year, as well as keeping crew in touch with friends and family whilst at sea. All of this is backed up by a market leading infrastructure and unrivalled 24-hour customer support, every day of the year.
>> GTMARITIME


Bronze & Drinks Sponsor

Dualog is a leading supplier of solutions for the digital ship. We are a dynamic and growing company with a great team spirit. Our company is global with people from many cultures, backgrounds and unique competencies. Together we have created a fun and challenging place to work. 

 Since 1994, we have consistently challenged the limits of technology to improve maritime business. Our digital solutions ensure that internet, email and your data services work reliably and securely onboard. We enable and optimise all the IT services and tools you need for efficient management of your vessels as a part of an integrated company ICT infrastructure. More than 4000 ships in worldwide trades rely on our solutions to stay in touch.  

  Our customers appreciate streamlined operations and resilient cyber infrastructure with a guaranteed service uptime of 99.5%, and a highly competent support team working around the clock. Our passionate in-house research and development environment is continuously working on improving our offerings, making sure we stay on top of our game. Dualog has offices in Tromsø, Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Liverpool, Athens and Singapore. .

For more information on Dualog, please go to www.dualog.com
>> DUALOG


Lunch Sponsor

Maritime Cyber Security - on land, port and sea.Specialised and experienced partner for maritime cyber security. 
We offer: 

  • security assessments 

  • penetration testing services

  • security advisory and project management 

  • security awareness training for the maritime environment

Deductive Labs has developed a unique Assessment Tool where we include security standards ie. ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST, and the Bimco guidelines. 

Deductive Labs is headquartered in Mariehamn (Finland) and have offices in Vaasa (FI) and Amsterdam  (NL).
>> DEDUCTIVE LABS


Promotional Sponsor

Castor Marine is a leading satellite service provider and teleport operator, providing a suite of Global Connectivity Services which are seamlessly integrated and managed through its own online portal. Our services include Global VSAT Ku-band services based on a fully owned and operated global Ku-band network, in addition to L-band and 4G LTE services. Castor Marine’s IT services include the design, implementation, and support of IT systems onboard, and SD-WAN solutions to connect your fleet to your datacenter onshore.
>> CASTOR MARINE


Promotional Sponsor

Hanseaticsoft, founded in 2009 by Alexander Buchmann, is the leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that address the whole range of shipping processes and operations. It was formed in Hamburg, third largest container port in Europe. Mr. Buchmann and his team gathered experience in an IT department of a medium-sized shipping company. By developing the Cloud Fleet Manager, Hanseaticsoft is realizing their and their customer’s ideas of a new software concept, which provides access to new, more efficient technologies and is characterized by its ease of use.

The CFM and its applications are tailor-made for shipping companies, create better internal structures, increase data quality and take the pressure of the internal IT. The software is used intuitively, additional staff training is unnecessary. This way, fleets, employees and processes can be administered in an integrated environment. The management and organization solution assures with its numerous applications the efficient operation and a flexible expansion of shipping companies. Additionally, it enables both employees of shipping companies, external agencies and crews on the high seas to work interconnected and to interchange and collaborate in real-time.

Today Hanseaticsoft has more than 40 employees and since March 2017, Lloyd's Register one of the world's largest ship classification societies holds a share in the software company. For further information visit:
>> HANSEATICSOFT


Promotional Sponsor

Navarino is an advanced technology company in the maritime satellite communications industry. Its high quality products and services are developed at the leading edge of technology for the global merchant shipping sector.

Navarino is the one stop shop for maritime satellite communications, and its portfolio of services includes the full range of bandwidth options available through the latest generation of high throughput satellites. 

Navarino is also the developer and distributor of INFINITY, the state-of-the-art maritime bandwidth management and optimization solution that can be used on vessels equipped with any type of IP based satellite communications systems. 

Navarino has also recently launched Angel, the first cyber security service designed for maritime which is compatible with any type of satellite network.

With a client base of more than 500 shipping companies worldwide, the company has offices in Greece, Norway, Germany, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore, alongside a steadily growing international resellers' network.
>> NAVARINO


Promotional Sponsor

SmartShare StraightShaper – available bandwidth at any time! 

Bandwidth for everyone – but how? 
SmartShare StraightShaper Satellite is designed to manage bandwidth on satellite connections with low bandwidth. 

With a SmartShare StraightShaper connected to your network, you can let the users spend time on the internet as they please. Now all active users will be guaranteed bandwidth because, with a Smartshare StraightShaper connected to your network, you have User Load Balancing™. 

Get the internet that suits your needs. 
Besides a unique way of approaching bandwidth management, you also have the possibility of individualizing your SmartShare StraightShaper configuration. 

SmartShare StraightShaper Satellite is easy to install and is maintenance free.
>> SMARTSHARE SYSTEMS