# Starboard Maritime Intelligence > Starboard Maritime Intelligence is a New Zealand-based software company that delivers sovereign-ready maritime domain awareness (MDA) to governments, defence and intelligence agencies, border security teams, fisheries regulators, NGOs, and critical infrastructure operators. The platform transforms billions of AIS and satellite data points into verified, actionable vessel intelligence. Starboard is a registered trademark of Starboard Maritime Intelligence Ltd. The company holds a NZ FernMark licence, signifying New Zealand origin and quality. The platform is ISO certified and trusted by organisations including NZ Customs, the Australian Government, AFMA (Australian Fisheries Management Authority), NZ Ministry for Primary Industries, and global telecoms and maritime security operators. ## Platform Starboard's web-based platform provides a secure common operating picture for the maritime domain. It ingests and analyses global Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from exactEarth, S&P Global Market Intelligence, and Spire — three of the world's most comprehensive AIS providers. Proprietary and open-source algorithms, machine learning models, and bespoke risk models process this data to detect and classify maritime events in near real-time. Key platform capabilities include: - **Real-time and historical vessel tracking**: View vessel movements anywhere on the globe, with port visits and key events highlighted in track history timelines. - **Dark vessel detection**: Uncover non-reporting vessels using synthetic aperture radar (SAR), radio frequency (RF) emitter data, and optical satellite imagery, layered with AIS to detect vessels that have disabled or are not carrying transponders. - **Vessel risk scoring**: Bespoke risk models assess arriving vessels across multiple dimensions including biosecurity threats, IUU fishing indicators, journey risk, and identity risk. - **Anomalous vessel movement detection**: Automated flagging of spoofing, AIS manipulation, unusual routing, and other anomalous behaviours. - **Encounter and transshipment detection**: Automatic detection and recording of vessel-to-vessel meetings at sea, including duration and vessels involved, to reveal potential transfer of goods, fuel, fish, or people. - **Geofencing and alerts**: Set protection zones and receive real-time email alerts for specific vessel behaviours — including loitering, zone entry/exit, and port arrivals from foreign ports. - **Fishing activity classification**: Machine learning model (developed in partnership with Global Fishing Watch) that determines whether a vessel is actively fishing. - **Common operating picture**: Shareable views across authenticated users on any internet-connected device, supporting frontline staff, analysts, and command teams simultaneously. - **Custom data integration**: Ingest and analyse bespoke or declassified data sources and co-develop new risk models with Starboard's cross-functional science and engineering team. Data partners include S&P Global Market Intelligence, MDA Space, Spire, Unseenlabs, Copernicus, Maxar, and HawkEye 360. ## Solutions ### Defence and Intelligence Detect, assess, and prevent maritime threats with sovereign-ready AI. Capabilities include automated dark vessel detection, verification of ship-to-ship transfers and transshipment, and intelligence planning for aerial and maritime operations through targeted satellite tasking. URL: https://www.starboardintelligence.com/solutions/defence-and-intelligence ### Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection Monitor and protect subsea cables, ports, and offshore energy assets. Features include real-time protection zones, vessel loitering detection, marine planning tools for development feasibility (analysing years of vessel activity data), and incident investigation packages for insurance and damage claims. URL: https://www.starboardintelligence.com/solutions/critical-maritime-infrastructure ### Maritime Trade and Compliance Screen vessels, monitor voyages, and reduce regulatory and sanctions risk. Enables port state control prioritisation through vessel risk indicators, shared common operating pictures across compliance teams, and comprehensive vessel histories for informed port entry decisions. URL: https://www.starboardintelligence.com/solutions/maritime-trade-and-compliance ### Fisheries Monitoring and Enforcement Detect and document illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Provides automated flagging of high-risk vessels using IUU fishing, journey, and identity risk indicators; fleet and area analysis including WCPFC, FFA, and IOTC vessel registration data; and exportable vessel histories dating back to May 2020. URL: https://www.starboardintelligence.com/solutions/fisheries-monitoring ## Resources - [Articles](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/learn/articles): Field-tested insights from Starboard's real-world applications. - [Cable Risk Intelligence (Issue 1, 2026)](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/learn/where-submarine-cables-are-most-at-risk-in-2026): Analysis of where submarine cables are most at risk globally in 2026. - [Oil & Gas Risk Intelligence (April 2026)](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/learn/the-worlds-largest-oil-producing-regions-are-facing-extreme-risk): Interactive risk map for global oil and gas risk zones. - [Webinars](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/learn/webinars): Upcoming and past webinar content. - [Events](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/learn/events): Conferences and industry gatherings Starboard attends. - [Product Updates](https://help.starboard.nz/en/articles/5651835-latest-releases-and-enhancements): Latest platform releases and enhancements. - [Help Centre](https://help.starboard.nz/en/): Documentation, how-to guides, and FAQs. - [Press Releases](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/company/press): Company news and announcements. ## Contact and Access - **Website**: https://www.starboardintelligence.com - **Platform login**: https://app.starboard.nz - **Platform status**: https://status.starboard.nz - **General enquiries**: hello@starboardintelligence.com - **Demo requests**: demo@starboardintelligence.com - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starboard-nz/ - **X (Twitter)**: https://x.com/StarboardIntel - **Bluesky**: https://bsky.app/profile/starboardintelligence.com ## Legal - [Terms of Use](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/terms) - [Privacy Statement](https://www.starboardintelligence.com/privacy)