A New Chapter begins at Waterway IT

Waterway IT is evolving – positioning for the next stage of growth with an even stronger commitment to innovation, partnership, and long-term value.

Coming soon: a comprehensive new website, presenting our expanded capabilities.

Waterway IT – Ready for what’s next.

“Digital vessel systems only create value when they work together seamlessly in daily operations. We make that happen.”

Florian zum Felde, Chief Commercial Officer Waterway IT

Challenges of Modern Shipping. Mastered.

Shipping Companies face growing pressure from regulatory demands, rising cyber threats and fragmented IT environments, as well as the need for reliable, high-performance and fleet-wide connectivity. Waterway IT addresses these challenges with a standardized, integrated maritime IT architecture that unifies connectivity, cyber security and centralized monitoring. The result is a transparent, secure and scalable digital infrastructure that reduces operating costs, minimizes downtime, and enables data-driven decisions – making fleets more efficient, compliant and future-proof.

Versatile
Business Lines

Waterway IT structures all its services around one goal: creating, operating and continuously improving a reliable digital flow both onboard and between ship and shore. All modules are interoperable, scalable and designed for maritime reality.

Care

Managed
IT Services

Managed IT Services

W-Care ensures stable, secure and predictable IT operations throughout your fleet.

Essential – reliable IT operations for ship managers and crews
Advanced – enhanced visibility, automation and proactive issue prevention across your fleet
360° – fully managed end-to-end IT operations (outsourcing)

Core

Modular
Vessel IT Stack

Modular Vessel IT Stack

W-Core is a standardized, modular IT solution comprising carefully coordinated hardware components and a redundant design to ensure maximum system reliability.

Infrastructure – standardized network, server and storage foundation ensuring stable and secure vessel IT operations
Workplace – consistent user, device and identity management for seamless and secure digital workplaces on vessels
Onboard – integrated IT and OT operational control ensuring continuous, independent and safe vessel operations at sea

Connect

Hybrid
Connectivity

Hybrid Connectivity

W-Connect delivers resilient hybrid connectivity across all operational scenarios.

Coastal – optimized for nearshore operations
Global – seamless worldwide coverage via multi-orbit satellite connectivity (LEO, GEO)

Shield

Cyber Security
IT & OT

Cyber Security IT & OT

W-Shield protects digital maritime operations across IT and OT environments.

IT Security – endpoint, network & system protection
OT Security – protection of operational technology
Compliance – regulatory alignment and audit readiness

On-Site

Global
Field Services

Global Field Services

W-On-Site provides global onboard services ensuring operational continuity.

Installations
Troubleshooting
Crew Training

Projects

Individual
Implementations

Individual Implementations

W-Projects delivers tailored implementations beyond standard modules. Typical use cases include:

Newbuildings
OT integration
Retrofits
On-/Offboarding of vessels

Advisory

Consulting

Consulting

W-Advisory supports management and technical leadership in defining digital strategy, architecture and roadmap. The focus lies on governance, standardization and long-term operational impact.

Profound Expertise.
Proven at Sea.

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Vessels

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Locations

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Experts

Systematic Approach. Scalable by Design.

Orchestrating Digital Maritime Flow
The maritime industry is one of the most complex operational systems in the world. Vessels, crews, shipping companies, ports and regulatory authorities are globally connected – yet highly fragmented. Despite major investments in IT, connectivity and cybersecurity, one essential element is often missing: continuity.

AT Waterway IT, we address and solve exactly this challenge. Our focus is not on optimizing individual components – but on ensuring that systems work together seamlessly under real-world conditions. The value does not lie in isolated technologies, but in their orchestrated impact.

Waterway IT turns digital complexity into operational continuity.

Management

Shipping expertise meets IT competence: With our roots in the shipping industry, we transfer maritime knowledge into IT expertise in a unique way.

Sondre Mortensvik

Chief Executive Officer

Sondre Mortensvik has in-depth knowledge of technology-oriented industries and business development. With extensive experience gained in one of Norway's leading high-tech environments, he is an expert at the intersection of engineering, innovation and strategic growth. Prior to joining Waterway, he held a management position in the internationally recognised technology cluster in Kongsberg.

Florian zum Felde

Chief Commercial Officer

Florian zum Felde is a digital transformation expert and technology strategist, specializing in the design and implementation of scalable, future-proof IT architectures. With deep expertise in software architecture, cloud solutions, and process optimization, he helps organizations translate complex business requirements into efficient, high-performing digital systems.

Jason See

Chief Operating Officer

Jason Lee is a senior leader, bringing extensive experience in global ship management and maritime operations. With a strong background in fleet performance, technical management, and client relations, his focus is on driving operational excellence.

Values & Principles

Operational Reality First
We design technology for real maritime operations – not for theoretical models. Our solutions must work under real-world conditions, across oceans, time zones and crews.

Clarity over Complexity
We reduce complexity instead of adding to it. Clear structures, transparent systems and understandable solutions are the foundation of operational control.

Responsibility by Design
We take responsibility for what we design and operate. Security, resilience and compliance are embedded by design – not added as afterthoughts.

Partnership over Projects
We think in long-term partnerships, not short-term implementations. Our success is measured by the sustained performance of our customers' operations.

Progress with Purpose
We embrace innovation where it creates real operational value. Technology must serve continuity, safety and efficiency – not novelty for its own sake.

Global Presence,
Local Expertise

With teams across five strategic locations, Waterway IT connects innovation and technology worldwide. Our offices in Hamburg, Oslo, Bangalore, Kuala Lumpur and Manila enable us to deliver seamless IT solutions by combining local market knowledge with global expertise. Wherever you are, Waterway IT ensures reliable, cutting-edge support for your digital transformation journey.

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