Revolutionizing Data Collection in Maritime Operations with Onboard Wireless Connectivity (OWC)

ScanReach, a Norwegian technology company, has developed a groundbreaking solution for the maritime industry: Onboard Wireless Connectivity (OWC). This innovative IoT platform enables seamless data collection and processing across vessels, even in confined steel environments where traditional WiFi fails.

At the heart of ScanReach’s technology is OWC, a simple, low-cost, and crew-installable wireless platform. Unlike conventional systems requiring extensive wiring and specialized installation teams, OWC can be deployed effortlessly by a ship’s crew. The system is entirely hardware-agnostic, allowing users to connect existing sensors and equipment without compatibility concerns. This makes OWC the easiest and most accessible way to collect and process operational data from vessels, from fuel consumption to emissions tracking. 

– Our platform is designed to remove barriers, says Sven-Eric Brooks, CEO of ScanReach.

Sven-Eric Brooks 

CEO at ScanReach

– With OWC, shipowners and operators can start capturing vital data immediately, transforming their operations without disruption or excessive costs, says Brooks.

A Global Solution for Maritime Challenges

Founded in 2015 and based in the Bergen area, ScanReach aims to enhance crew safety, boost ship efficiency, and drive sustainability in the maritime sector. The company has earned a global clientele spanning the Middle East, South and East Asia, and the U.S., reflecting the universal demand for smarter, more efficient maritime operations.

– Although all our designs are created in Norway, our solutions are used worldwide, explains Tor-Erik Rong, Chief Business Development Officer.

Tor-Erik Rong 

Chief business developer

– Our mission is to make data collection painless and accessible for every shipowner, regardless of their fleet’s complexity, says Rong.

Empowering Real-Time Data Collection

OWC’s versatility extends far beyond personnel tracking. It allows wireless connectivity with sensors, equipment, and cargo, enabling real-time monitoring and control of key operational metrics such as fuel efficiency, emissions, and environmental conditions.

– Our mesh nodes create a secure and reliable network, even in steel-heavy environments like engine rooms or cargo holds, Brooks emphasizes.

– This capability enables vessels to collect critical data and transmit it wirelessly to the bridge, engine room, or shoreside operations for further analysis.

Paving the Way for Maritime Innovation

As ScanReach continues to enhance OWC, its mission remains clear: to make the maritime industry safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

– We’re not stopping here, Our goal is to empower shipowners with smarter tools, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, says Rong,

With its OWC platform, ScanReach is leading the way in maritime digitalization, proving that the future of shipping is both simple and transformative.