Maritime Safety System Market

The maritime safety system market is projected to grow from USD 6.29 billion in 2026 to USD 8.12 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. The maritime safety system market is expected to benefit from increasing digitalization of vessel and shore-based operations, with demand expanding for navigation, collision prevention, vessel traffic monitoring, communication and distress management, emergency response, fire and hazard protection, and vessel and crew safety monitoring systems. As maritime operators increasingly adopt connected navigation and monitoring technologies, there is growing demand for systems that can integrate information from radar, AIS, GNSS, ECDIS, VTS, onboard sensors, communication networks, and other maritime equipment to provide comprehensive situational awareness. The transition toward digital navigation is also increasing the importance of interoperability, standardized maritime data, and seamless ship–shore information exchange. IMO's revised ECDIS performance standards and the implementation of the IHO S-100 framework support the transition toward more standardized digital navigation services and are expected to encourage the development of interoperable maritime safety applications.

The market is also evolving toward advanced simulation, digital navigation, integrated bridge systems, AI-enabled decision support, resilient positioning, and autonomous-navigation technologies as vessels become increasingly connected and automated. Technology providers are developing solutions that combine navigation information, vessel data, environmental information, simulation capabilities, and advanced decision-support interfaces to improve crew preparedness, situational awareness, collision-risk assessment, and operational safety. At the same time, increasing connectivity between vessels, ports, VTS centers, and shore-based control facilities is creating greater requirements for cybersecurity, system reliability, data integrity, and resilient communications. These developments, together with increasing regulatory focus on autonomous and digitally enabled vessels, are expected to create opportunities for maritime safety technology providers across both onboard vessels and shore-based environments, while supporting the gradual modernization of conventional maritime safety infrastructure.

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In April 2026, Wärtsilä launched NTPRO 7, a next-generation bridge and ship-handling simulator designed to support future-ready maritime training amid the industry's increasing digitalization and adoption of complex vessel technologies. The platform provides realistic environments for ship-handling, navigation, and decision-making training, and received a Statement of Compliance from DNV confirming its compliance and suitability for navigation training. NTPRO 7 also incorporates S-100-ready digital navigation training, Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor ECDIS, and AI-powered voice-command functionality. The platform is designed to support training institutions in preparing crews for evolving digital navigation standards and modern bridge operations and was scheduled for commercial availability from May 2026.

In December 2025, Kongsberg Norcontrol delivered a new Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system to the Port of London Authority (PLA) to enhance maritime safety, vessel traffic management, and situational awareness across approximately 95 miles of the tidal Thames. The system is built on Kongsberg Norcontrol's Foresight platform and integrates radar, AIS, CCTV, and other sensor data into a unified interface. Its advanced radar-tracking capabilities support more reliable monitoring of vessels in high-traffic and constrained waterways, while the integrated system enables improved traffic coordination, early detection of potential incidents, and real-time communication with vessels.

Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime is a major maritime technology provider with a broad portfolio supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable vessel operations. Its maritime offering includes navigation and automation technologies, vessel traffic management, digital solutions, and lifecycle services. The company's portfolio is relevant to maritime safety through technologies supporting vessel monitoring, navigation, situational awareness, and operational decision-making. Kongsberg also provides lifecycle support, including upgrades, remote services, spare parts, and technical support, which strengthens its position across the installed maritime equipment base. Kongsberg's Norcontrol business further strengthens its position in shore-based maritime safety through VTS and vessel traffic management capabilities. Its solutions integrate information from systems such as radar and AIS to support vessel monitoring and traffic management. Kongsberg is also developing technologies for resilient navigation and autonomous vessel operations, positioning the company across both conventional maritime safety applications and emerging digital and autonomous-navigation requirements.

Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä has a broad marine technology portfolio spanning navigation, simulation and training, fleet and voyage optimization, propulsion, automation, and lifecycle services. Its navigation and simulation portfolio is particularly relevant to maritime safety, with solutions covering ECDIS, GMDSS, VTS, search and rescue, offshore and dynamic-positioning operations, and bridge simulation. Wärtsilä's navigation simulators are designed to support realistic training and compliance with international maritime standards, helping operators improve crew competence and preparedness for safety-critical situations. The company is also expanding into next-generation digital navigation and autonomous-vessel testing. Its NTPRO 7 simulator supports S-100-ready digital navigation training, while its R&D simulator uses digital-twin and sensor technologies to test autonomous vessels and navigation algorithms in controlled environments. These capabilities position Wärtsilä strongly in emerging areas such as digital navigation, simulation, autonomous navigation validation, crew decision support, and maritime safety training.

Market Ranking Analysis

The competitive landscape of the maritime safety system market is characterized by established maritime technology companies with broad portfolios spanning navigation, vessel traffic management, communication, simulation, automation, and digital maritime services. Kongsberg Maritime and Wärtsilä represent two prominent participants based on the breadth of their documented maritime technology portfolios and their involvement in safety-critical navigation and digitalization applications. Kongsberg has a particularly strong position across navigation, vessel traffic management, situational awareness, automation, and lifecycle support, while Wärtsilä has substantial capabilities across navigation simulation, ECDIS, GMDSS, VTS training, digital navigation, and autonomous-navigation testing. The broader competitive landscape includes specialized providers such as FURUNO, Japan Radio Co. (JRC), Tokyo Keiki, Sperry Marine, Viasat/Inmarsat Maritime, Iridium Communications, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, Survitec, Consilium Safety, SRT Marine Systems, NAVTOR, Marlink, DNV, and other maritime technology and safety specialists. Competition varies by safety application, with some vendors focused primarily on navigation and bridge systems, others on communication and distress management, life-saving equipment, VTS and vessel monitoring, or classification and safety assurance. Consequently, the market is not uniformly dominated by a single vendor across all safety applications, and competitive strength differs according to product portfolio, installed base, geographic presence, certifications, integration capabilities, and customer relationships.

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Maritime Safety System Market by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Safety Application (Navigation & Collision Prevention, Vessel Traffic & Situational Awareness), Operating Environment (Onboard Vessel, Onshore) - Global Forecast to 2031

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