Marlink has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Metis to establish a strategic partnership and expand IoT connectivity solutions for shipowners and fleet operators.
The collaboration is designed to help fleets capture, analyze, and operationalise high-frequency vessel data more effectively, with use cases spanning fuel consumption, emissions performance, voyage optimisation, machinery performance, compliance reporting, and operational efficiency.
Combining onboard data acquisition with edge analytics
Marlink and Metis will combine vessel data acquisition and analytics with Marlink5 XChange NextGen edge platform approach, aiming to turn high-frequency sensor and equipment data into operational intelligence delivered to maritime customers.
As part of the MoU scope, Metis will provide onboard data acquisition, equipment integration services, and the analytics platform, while Marlink will bring the solution to market as part of its Possibility solutions portfolio.
Roadmap for deeper integration into XChange NextGen
The agreement creates a roadmap for deeper technical integration, with future development focused on bringing Metis5 IoT and AI-powered analytics capabilities into closer alignment with Marlink5 XChange NextGen edge platform.
Marlink says it will also apply its global maritime digital infrastructure, cyber secure network environment, and customer support capabilities to the combined offering, and it will support the solution through its maritime customer engagement and global service organisation.
High-frequency vessel data: from capture to operationalisation
The partnership targets operational workflows built on high-frequency vessel data, aiming to improve how fleets convert captured information into actions across energy use, regulatory reporting, voyage planning and onboard performance monitoring.
Marlink positions the partnership as a strategic integration partner role for Metis5 vessel performance and operational data solutions, with the stated goal of helping customers accelerate the shift towards smarter, more connected, data-driven fleet operations.