PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2130447
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2130447
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. AI-enabled navigation and collision prevention represent a significant opportunity in the maritime safety system market as vessel operators increasingly seek to improve situational awareness, reduce human-error-related incidents, and support safer decision-making in complex and congested maritime environments.
| Scope of the Report | |
|---|---|
| Years Considered for the Study | 2021-2031 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Units Considered | USD Million/Billion |
| Segments | Offering, Safety Application, Operating Environment, and Region |
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America |
AI, machine learning, computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced analytics can combine inputs from radar, AIS, cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, ECDIS, and other onboard sensors to detect and classify surrounding vessels, obstacles, and potential hazards in real time. These capabilities enable systems to identify abnormal vessel behavior, predict potential collision risks, generate early warnings, and support navigators with decision-support recommendations. The opportunity is particularly strong for commercial shipping, passenger vessels, offshore vessels, ports, and autonomous or remotely operated vessels, where continuous monitoring and rapid response are critical. Companies developing AI-based perception, autonomous navigation, and collision-avoidance solutions can also expand beyond standalone applications by integrating their technologies with existing bridge systems, ECDIS, VTS, and shore-based monitoring platforms.

"Navigation & positioning equipment to be fastest-growing hardware, driven by regulatory requirements and increasing adoption of digital navigation technologies"
By safety application, navigation & collision prevention is expected to account for the largest share of the maritime safety system market in 2026. The segment is supported by the mandatory and safety-critical nature of navigation functions, including radar, ECDIS, AIS, GNSS, navigation sensors, collision-avoidance systems, and related decision-support technologies. The transition toward digital and interoperable navigation is further strengthening demand. The IHO's S-100 framework became operational in January 2026, with S-101 Electronic Navigational Charts, S-102 bathymetric data, S-104 water-level information, S-111 surface currents, S-124 navigational warnings, and S-129 under-keel clearance management entering into force as Phase 1 product specifications. IMO also defines e-navigation around the integration, exchange, presentation, and analysis of marine information to enhance safety of navigation, supporting continued investment in integrated navigation and collision-prevention systems.
"Hardware segment to account for the largest market share in 2026, supported by mandatory carriage requirements and vessel modernization"
By offering, the hardware segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the maritime safety system market in 2026. Maritime safety remains strongly dependent on physical equipment such as navigation and positioning systems, communication and distress equipment, fire and hazard protection equipment, emergency and life-saving equipment, and vessel traffic and monitoring equipment. These systems are subject to regulatory, type-approval, and vessel-specific requirements, creating a relatively stable replacement and upgrade market. At the same time, hardware is increasingly being integrated with software, connectivity, and shore-based services rather than operating as standalone equipment. The transition to S-100-compatible ECDIS is expected to support modernization of navigation hardware, with IHO standards requiring applicable ECDIS equipment to support the relevant S-100 framework.
"Asia Pacific to account for the largest share of the maritime safety system market, driven by stringent regulatory frameworks, advanced shipbuilding, and strong adoption of digital navigation technologies"
Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of the global maritime safety system market, supported by the region's extensive coastline, high concentration of major commercial ports, growing maritime trade, and increasing vessel traffic across key shipping routes. Countries such as China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia are investing significantly in port modernization, fleet upgrades, vessel monitoring, navigation, and maritime security infrastructure. The region's growing adoption of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS), radar and surveillance systems, vessel monitoring solutions, and integrated navigation technologies is further strengthening market demand. In addition, increasing concerns related to maritime accidents, piracy, illegal fishing, coastal security, environmental risks, and vessel traffic management are encouraging governments and shipping companies to deploy advanced safety solutions. Rapid digitalization is also creating opportunities for AI, IoT, real-time monitoring, autonomous navigation, predictive analytics, and connected maritime safety platforms, with IMO actively promoting digitalization and e-navigation across the Asia-Pacific region.
"Europe to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by fleet expansion, shipbuilding activity, digitalization, and autonomous-vessel development"
Europe is the fastest-growing region in the maritime safety system market, supported by a combination of stringent maritime safety regulations, accelerated digitalization, modernization of vessel traffic management, and increasing adoption of advanced navigation and monitoring technologies. The European Union has been actively strengthening its maritime safety framework through the 2024-2025 Maritime Safety Package and the enhanced mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), with greater emphasis on maritime surveillance, cybersecurity resilience, crisis preparedness, digital systems, and safety enforcement. At the same time, the EU is expanding digital maritime infrastructure through initiatives such as the European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe), which became applicable in August 2025 and integrates maritime information exchange across Member States, while SafeSeaNet and other EMSA platforms provide continuous vessel-tracking and operational information to authorities. Regulatory tightening is also directly stimulating demand for vessel monitoring and situational-awareness systems, with the European Commission strengthening Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems to improve monitoring and investigation of unsafe vessels operating in EU waters.
Breakdown of Primaries
In-depth interviews were conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), innovation and technology directors, system integrators, and executives from various key organizations operating in the maritime safety system market.
FURUNO (Japan), Kongsberg Maritime (Norway), Wartsila (Finland), Japan Radio Co. (JRC) (Japan), Tokyo Keiki (Japan), Sperry Marine (USA), SRT Marine Systems (UK), Consilium Safety (Sweden), Drager (Germany), NAVTOR (Norway), Marlink (France), Viasat/Inmarsat Maritime (USA), Iridium Communications (USA), Cobham Satcom (UK), VIKING Life-Saving Equipment (Denmark), Survitec (UK), Orca AI (Israel), Avikus (South Korea), SEA.AI (Austria), M2Intelligence (South Korea), Hefring Marine (Iceland), NAPA (Finland), Maritime Optima (Norway), Seaber (France), Clearbot (Hong Kong), FleetMon (Germany), Sea Machines Robotics (USA), and Captain AI (Belgium) are some of the key players in the maritime safety system market.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the maritime safety system market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the maritime safety system market by offering (hardware (navigation & positioning equipment, communication & distress equipment, emergency & life-saving equipment, fire & hazard protection equipment and vessel traffic & monitoring equipment), software (navigation & collision avoidance software, vessel traffic & situational awareness software, safety management & monitoring software and emergency response & decision support software)), and services (professional services (installation & integration services, implementation & configuration services, consulting & advisory services, inspection, testing & certification services, training & simulation services)) (managed services (remote safety monitoring services and remote operations & support services)); safety application (navigation & collision prevention, vessel traffic & situational awareness, communication & distress management, emergency response & life safety, fire & hazard protection and vessel & crew safety monitoring); operating environment (onboard vessel, onshore and offshore installation); and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the maritime safety system market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, solutions, and services; key strategies; contracts, partnerships, agreements; new product & service launches; mergers & acquisitions; and recent developments associated with the maritime safety system market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the market ecosystem is covered in this report.
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