Global Connected Ship Market Size Study & Forecast, by Platform, Application, Installation, Fit and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Global Connected Ship Market is valued approximately at USD 13.11 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand at a compelling CAGR of 7.70% over the forecast period 2025–2035. The Connected Ship Market represents the convergence of maritime operations and next-generation digital connectivity—a transformation that is reshaping the future of global shipping. With a growing appetite for automation, real-time data intelligence, and predictive analytics, shipping operators are now pivoting towards integrated digital infrastructures that empower vessels and ports to function as intelligent nodes in a globally synchronized logistics ecosystem. These “smart ships” rely on seamless communication technologies, advanced IoT sensors, and AI-driven analytics to monitor system health, optimize navigation, and reduce fuel consumption. The broader move toward maritime digitalization is not only improving operational efficiency and safety at sea but also aligning the shipping industry with global sustainability mandates.

This surge in market momentum is further fueled by expanding fleet sizes, stringent regulatory requirements for emission tracking, and increased emphasis on safety and compliance in global trade. Applications such as fleet operation optimization, health monitoring, and vessel traffic management have become instrumental in enabling data-informed decision-making in both commercial and defense marine operations. Innovations in hybrid fitting models and modular onboard installations are also making it increasingly viable to retrofit legacy fleets, democratizing access to connected solutions across vessel types. Nonetheless, the sector still faces challenges in terms of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, high initial capital expenditure, and inconsistent digital readiness across global ports and fleets. These limitations, however, are gradually being addressed through standardization efforts, international collaboration, and the integration of resilient, cloud-based maritime platforms.

Geographically, North America is expected to command a dominant share in the Connected Ship Market in 2025, primarily due to the region's strong commercial shipping infrastructure, high digital maturity, and extensive defense-related maritime activity. Meanwhile, Europe is advancing rapidly with smart port initiatives and environmentally conscious ship designs driven by its maritime decarbonization agenda. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period, underpinned by rapid industrialization, increased container throughput, and major investments by countries like China, South Korea, and Singapore in smart maritime ecosystems. In addition, government-supported innovation programs and growing international trade volumes are positioning Asia Pacific as a crucial frontier for maritime digitalization.

Major market player included in this report are:
• Kongsberg Gruppen
• Wärtsilä Corporation
• General Electric Company
• ABB Ltd.
• Thales Group
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Schneider Electric SE
• RH Marine
• Marlink AS
• Naval Dome Ltd.
• Siemens AG
• Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
• Furuno Electric Co. Ltd.
• Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

Global Connected Ship Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Platform:
• Ships
• Ports

By Application:
• Vessel Traffic Management
• Fleet Operation
• Fleet Health Monitoring
• Other Applications

By Installation:
• Onboard
• Onshore

By Fit:
• Line Fit
• Retrofit
• Hybrid Fit

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Connected Ship Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Connected Ship Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Connected Ship Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Rising Demand for Real-Time Data and Predictive Analytics
3.2.2. Stricter Emissions and Safety Regulations
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
3.3.2. High Initial Capital Expenditure
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Retrofit Potential for Legacy Fleets
3.4.2. Standardization and International Collaboration
Chapter 4. Global Connected Ship Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economic
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Connected Ship Market Size & Forecasts by Platform 2025–2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Small-Scale Ships vs Major Ports – Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Ships
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. Ports
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global Connected Ship Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025–2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Application Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Vessel Traffic Management
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. Fleet Operation & Monitoring
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global Connected Ship Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
7.1. Market, Regional Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Connected Ship Market
7.3.1. U.S. Connected Ship Market
7.3.1.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.3.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.3.2. Canada Connected Ship Market
7.3.2.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.3.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4. Europe Connected Ship Market
7.4.1. UK Connected Ship Market
7.4.1.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.2. Germany Connected Ship Market
7.4.2.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.3. France Connected Ship Market
7.4.3.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.4. Spain Connected Ship Market
7.4.4.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.4.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.5. Italy Connected Ship Market
7.4.5.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.5.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.6. Rest of Europe Connected Ship Market
7.4.6.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4.6.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5. Asia Pacific Connected Ship Market
7.5.1. China Connected Ship Market
7.5.1.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.2. India Connected Ship Market
7.5.2.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.3. Japan Connected Ship Market
7.5.3.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.4. Australia Connected Ship Market
7.5.4.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.4.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.5. South Korea Connected Ship Market
7.5.5.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.5.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Connected Ship Market
7.5.6.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5.6.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.6. Latin America Connected Ship Market
7.6.1. Brazil Connected Ship Market
7.6.1.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.6.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.6.2. Mexico Connected Ship Market
7.6.2.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.6.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa Connected Ship Market
7.7.1. UAE Connected Ship Market
7.7.1.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7.2. Saudi Arabia Connected Ship Market
7.7.2.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7.3. South Africa Connected Ship Market
7.7.3.1. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025–2035
Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence
8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Kongsberg Gruppen
8.2.1. Company Overview
8.2.2. Key Executives
8.2.3. Company Snapshot
8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
8.2.6. Recent Development
8.2.7. Market Strategies
8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Wärtsilä Corporation
8.4. General Electric Company
8.5. ABB Ltd.
8.6. Thales Group
8.7. Northrop Grumman Corporation
8.8. Emerson Electric Co.
8.9. Schneider Electric SE
8.10. RH Marine
8.11. Marlink AS
8.12. Naval Dome Ltd.
8.13. Siemens AG
8.14. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
8.15. Furuno Electric Co. Ltd.
8.16. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Connected Ship Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts by Platform 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts by Installation 2024–2035
Table 6. Global Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts by Fit 2024–2035
Table 7. U.S. Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. Canada Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. UK Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. Germany Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. France Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. Spain Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Italy Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. Rest of Europe Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. China Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. India Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. Japan Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. Australia Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. South Korea Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. Brazil Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 21. Mexico Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 22. UAE Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 23. Saudi Arabia Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 24. South Africa Connected Ship Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Connected Ship Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Global Connected Ship Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Figure 3. Global Connected Ship Market, Growth Drivers Framework
Figure 4. Global Connected Ship Market, Key Trends 2025
Figure 5. Global Connected Ship Market, Technology Adoption Curve 2024–2035
Figure 6. Global Connected Ship Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Figure 7. Global Connected Ship Market, PESTEL Analysis
Figure 8. Global Connected Ship Market, Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Connected Ship Market by Platform, 2025 & 2035
Figure 10. Connected Ship Market by Application, 2025 & 2035
Figure 11. Connected Ship Market by Installation, 2025 & 2035
Figure 12. Connected Ship Market by Fit, 2025 & 2035
Figure 13. North America Connected Ship Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 14. Europe Connected Ship Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 15. Asia Pacific Connected Ship Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 16. Latin America Connected Ship Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 17. Middle East & Africa Connected Ship Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 18. Connected Ship Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)

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