Pole Star Defense is a leading US based maritime intelligence & technology company that sits in the center of the maritime domain, delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Global Maritime Weather & Risk Routing, and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions to both commercial and government sectors.
Since our founding in 1998, we have supported 45 000+ commercial vessels, 65 flag-state administrations and the top 265 trade finance banks with: Real-time vessel tracking & SSAS — fleet monitoring, security alerts, and positional data trusted by ship owners, operators, managers, and charterers. Sanctions & trade-compliance (KYC) analytics — automated screening tools used by global banks, trade financiers, and charterers. A truly multi-national presence, with offices in the USA (HQ), UK, Panama, Hong Kong, and Singapore, providing 24/7/365 support worldwide.
Our dedicated government arm extends these capabilities to state & local authorities, ports, national security, safety, and maritime-domain-awareness missions around the globe. Key activities include: National Data Centers - build, and sustainment for 65+ governments and flag administrations, including the largest fleets (USA, UK, Canada, Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands). US Coast Guard AMVER - a long-standing collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, operating a dedicated 24/7/365 watch in a secure facility to assist seafarers and maritime stakeholders in crisis. Advanced Geospatial Analytics - converting and fusing complex data into actionable intelligence for emergency support, surveillance, fisheries protection, regulatory enforcement, sanctions screening, dark-fleet monitoring, and supply-chain operations.
By fusing cutting-edge technology with deep maritime expertise, Pole Star Defense safeguard vessels, cargo, and coastal communities—empowering customers to operate with confidence in an increasingly complex maritime environment while offering the lowest measurable risk in the industry with an overall NPS of 60, one of the highest in industry.
Pole Star Defense is also a long standing partner of ESRI, providing the necessary expertise, data and insight to support a variety of use cases as used by Port Authorities nationwide.