Connected Ship Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for connected ship technologies. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure. This research publication presents exclusive data and statistics outlining the anticipated growth trajectory of the global connected ship market from 2025 to 2032.

Key Insights:

Connected Ship Market Size (2025E): USD 7,759.9 Million
Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 13,385.5 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 8.10%

Connected Ship Market - Report Scope:

Connected ships are equipped with advanced digital technologies that enable seamless communication, navigation, and operations through real-time data exchange. These vessels utilize satellite communication, IoT, AI, and automation systems to enhance safety, efficiency, and decision-making across naval, commercial, and passenger shipping sectors. The connected ship market addresses growing demands for smart fleet management, predictive maintenance, cybersecurity solutions, and automated navigation systems. These integrated systems provide critical insights into vessel performance, fuel consumption, weather forecasting, and cargo tracking, revolutionizing modern maritime operations and contributing to cost savings and environmental compliance.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global connected ship market is propelled by the increasing demand for maritime digitalization, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Rising global seaborne trade, along with stringent regulations around maritime safety, emissions, and vessel tracking, is compelling fleet operators to adopt smart technologies. The surge in demand for real-time data analytics, condition-based monitoring, and AI-driven maintenance is further accelerating market growth. Additionally, the rising investments in autonomous ship development and the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles in marine logistics are fueling market expansion. The implementation of maritime connectivity for military applications and remote fleet control is also gaining momentum globally.

Market Restraints:

Despite its promising outlook, the connected ship market faces challenges such as high initial implementation costs, limited satellite bandwidth in remote areas, and cybersecurity threats. The integration of multiple advanced systems requires substantial capital investment and skilled workforce training, which can deter small and medium-sized fleet operators. Concerns around data privacy, the complexity of regulatory frameworks across regions, and risks of cyberattacks on vessel control systems pose significant threats. Moreover, inconsistent communication infrastructure in developing maritime regions may restrict seamless connectivity, impacting adoption rates and operational reliability.

Market Opportunities:

The connected ship market presents robust growth opportunities driven by rapid technological advancements, growing environmental awareness, and evolving maritime regulations. The emergence of 5G connectivity and low-orbit satellite networks offers improved communication speed and reliability at sea. Innovations in edge computing, AI-based diagnostics, and autonomous navigation systems are opening new frontiers in smart ship design and operations. Additionally, the rising emphasis on green shipping, fuel optimization, and emissions monitoring systems presents a favorable landscape for market players. Partnerships among shipbuilders, software developers, and telecom providers are expected to accelerate solution development and market penetration in the coming years.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the primary factors driving the growth of the connected ship market globally?
Which digital technologies are transforming operational efficiency across various ship types?
How are maritime regulations and environmental norms influencing the adoption of connected ship systems?
Who are the key market players, and what strategic initiatives are they undertaking to maintain competitiveness?
What are the future growth prospects and technological trends shaping the global connected ship market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading players in the global connected ship market, including Wartsila Corporation, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and ABB Ltd., are prioritizing innovation, digital transformation, and strategic collaborations. These companies are investing in the development of integrated marine automation systems, cybersecurity platforms, and cloud-based fleet management tools. Strategic alliances with telecom operators and maritime IoT providers enable enhanced connectivity solutions. Additionally, R&D efforts are focused on autonomous navigation, smart propulsion control, and vessel energy management systems. Emphasis on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and real-time decision-making capabilities is helping companies maintain a competitive edge in the evolving maritime landscape.

Key Companies Profiled:

Wartsila
Northrop Grumman Corporation
General Electric Company
Kongsberg Gruppen
Marlink
Schneider Electric SE
Emerson Electric Co.
ABB Ltd.
Rockwell Automation Inc.
Ultstein Group ASA
Valmet Oyj
Jason Inc.

Market Segmentation

By Ship

Commercial
Defense

By Installation

Onboard
Onshore

By Fit

Line Fit
Retro Fit
Hybrid Fit

By Application

Vessel Traffic Management
Fleet Operations

By Region

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South Asia and Oceania
Latin America
The Middle East and Africa

Product Code: PMRREP35188

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Connected Ship Market Snapshot, 2025-2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Mn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Future Market Projections
1.5. Premium Market Insights
1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definition
2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
- 2.2.2. Restraints
- 2.2.3. Opportunity
- 2.2.4. Challenges
- 2.2.5. Key Trends
2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.3.1. Global Sectorial Outlook
- 2.3.2. Global GDP Growth Outlook
2.4. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact

3. Value Added Insights

3.1. Regulatory Landscape
3.2. Application Epidemiology
3.3. Pipeline Analysis
3.4. Product Adoption Analysis
3.5. Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Key Promotional Strategies by Manufacturers
3.7. PESTLE Analysis
3.8. Porter's Five Force Analysis

4. Global Connected Ship Market Outlook:

4.1. Key Highlights
- 4.1.1. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
- 4.1.2. Absolute $ Opportunity
4.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast
- 4.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2019-2024
- 4.2.2. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2032
4.3. Global Connected Ship Market Outlook: Ship
- 4.3.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Ship, 2019-2024
- 4.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
  - 4.3.3.1. Commercial
  - 4.3.3.2. Defense
- 4.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Ship
4.4. Global Connected Ship Market Outlook: Installation
- 4.4.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Installation, 2019-2024
- 4.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
  - 4.4.3.1. Onboard
  - 4.4.3.2. Onshore
- 4.4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Installation
4.5. Global Connected Ship Market Outlook: Fit
- 4.5.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Fit, 2019-2024
- 4.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
  - 4.5.3.1. Line Fit
  - 4.5.3.2. Retro Fit
  - 4.5.3.3. Hybrid Fit
- 4.5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Fit
4.6. Global Connected Ship Market Outlook: Application
- 4.6.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Application, 2019-2024
- 4.6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
  - 4.6.3.1. Type III
  - 4.6.3.2. Type IV
- 4.6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application

5. Global Connected Ship Market Outlook: Region

5.1. Key Highlights
5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2024
5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Region, 2025-2032
- 5.3.1. North America
- 5.3.2. Europe
- 5.3.3. Asia Pacific
- 5.3.4. South Asia and Oceania
- 5.3.5. Latin America
- 5.3.6. Middle East & Africa
5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

6. North America Connected Ship Market Outlook:

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 6.2.1. By Country
- 6.2.2. By Ship
- 6.2.3. By Installation
- 6.2.4. By Fit
- 6.2.5. By Application
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 6.3.1. U.S.
- 6.3.2. Canada
6.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
- 6.4.1. Commercial
- 6.4.2. Defense
6.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
- 6.5.1. Onboard
- 6.5.2. Onshore
6.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
- 6.6.1. Line Fit
- 6.6.2. Retro Fit
- 6.6.3. Hybrid Fit
6.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 6.7.1. Vessel Traffic Management
- 6.7.2. Fleet Operations
6.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

7. Europe Connected Ship Market Outlook:

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 7.2.1. By Country
- 7.2.2. By Ship
- 7.2.3. By Installation
- 7.2.4. By Fit
- 7.2.5. By Application
7.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. Germany
- 7.3.2. France
- 7.3.3. U.K.
- 7.3.4. Italy
- 7.3.5. Spain
- 7.3.6. Russia
- 7.3.7. Turkey
- 7.3.8. Rest of Europe
7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Commercial
- 7.4.2. Defense
7.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Onboard
- 7.5.2. Onshore
7.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. Line Fit
- 7.6.2. Retro Fit
- 7.6.3. Hybrid Fit
7.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 7.7.1. Vessel Traffic Management
- 7.7.2. Fleet Operations
7.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. East Asia Connected Ship Market Outlook:

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 8.2.1. By Country
- 8.2.2. By Ship
- 8.2.3. By Installation
- 8.2.4. By Fit
- 8.2.5. By Application
8.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. China
- 8.3.2. Japan
- 8.3.3. South Korea
8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Commercial
- 8.4.2. Defense
8.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Onboard
- 8.5.2. Onshore
8.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. Line Fit
- 8.6.2. Retro Fit
- 8.6.3. Hybrid Fit
8.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 8.7.1. Vessel Traffic Management
- 8.7.2. Fleet Operations
8.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. South Asia & Oceania Connected Ship Market Outlook:

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 9.2.1. By Country
- 9.2.2. By Ship
- 9.2.3. By Installation
- 9.2.4. By Fit
- 9.2.5. By Application
9.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. India
- 9.3.2. Southeast Asia
- 9.3.3. ANZ
- 9.3.4. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Commercial
- 9.4.2. Defense
9.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Onboard
- 9.5.2. Onshore
9.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. Line Fit
- 9.6.2. Retro Fit
- 9.6.3. Hybrid Fit
9.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 9.7.1. Vessel Traffic Management
- 9.7.2. Fleet Operations
9.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. Latin America Connected Ship Market Outlook:

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 10.2.1. By Country
- 10.2.2. By Ship
- 10.2.3. By Installation
- 10.2.4. By Fit
- 10.2.5. By Application
10.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. Brazil
- 10.3.2. Mexico
- 10.3.3. Rest of Latin America
10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Commercial
- 10.4.2. Defense
10.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Onboard
- 10.5.2. Onshore
10.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. Line Fit
- 10.6.2. Retro Fit
- 10.6.3. Hybrid Fit
10.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 10.7.1. Vessel Traffic Management
- 10.7.2. Fleet Operations
10.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Middle East & Africa Connected Ship Market Outlook:

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 11.2.1. By Country
- 11.2.2. By Ship
- 11.2.3. By Installation
- 11.2.4. By Fit
- 11.2.5. By Application
11.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. GCC Countries
- 11.3.2. Egypt
- 11.3.3. South Africa
- 11.3.4. Northern Africa
- 11.3.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Ship, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Commercial
- 11.4.2. Defense
11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Installation, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Onboard
- 11.5.2. Onshore
11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Fit, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. Line Fit
- 11.6.2. Retro Fit
- 11.6.3. Hybrid Fit
11.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 11.7.1. Vessel Traffic Management
- 11.7.2. Fleet Operations
11.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Competition Landscape

12.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
12.2. Market Structure
- 12.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping By Market
- 12.2.2. Competition Dashboard
12.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
- 12.3.1. Wartsila
  - 12.3.1.1. Overview
  - 12.3.1.2. Segments and Products
  - 12.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 12.3.1.4. Market Developments
  - 12.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 12.3.2. Northrop Grumman Corporation
- 12.3.3. General Electric Company
- 12.3.4. Kongsberg Gruppen
- 12.3.5. Marlink
- 12.3.6. Schneider Electric SE
- 12.3.7. Emerson Electric Co.
- 12.3.8. ABB Ltd.
- 12.3.9. Rockwell Automation Inc.
- 12.3.10. Ultstein Group ASA
- 12.3.11. Valmet Ovj
- 12.3.12. Jason Inc.

13. Appendix

13.1. Research Methodology
13.2. Research Assumptions
13.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Connected Ship Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032