Executive Resource

Maritime IT Infrastructure Assessment

Evaluate the resilience and maturity of your maritime technology infrastructure across ten critical domains.

Use this assessment to identify gaps in your maritime IT infrastructure across the ten domains that determine operational resilience, connectivity, security, and transformation readiness. Each domain is relevant to shipping agencies, ship managers, port operators, and maritime service firms across Asia.

1

Network Architecture

  • Is the corporate network segmented to separate operational, administrative, and crew systems?
  • Are network diagrams documented and current?
  • Is network access control enforced through role-based policies?
2

Connectivity Reliability

  • Are redundant internet connections in place at key office and port locations?
  • Is uptime monitored and are SLAs tracked with connectivity providers?
  • Are failover procedures documented and tested regularly?
3

Remote Workforce Support

  • Are remote workers supported through secure VPN or zero-trust access solutions?
  • Is remote device management (MDM) enforced for corporate devices?
  • Are remote collaboration tools standardised and managed centrally?
4

Vessel-to-Shore Communications

  • Is vessel-to-shore data connectivity stable and sufficient for operational reporting?
  • Are vessel communications encrypted and access-controlled?
  • Is satellite or VSAT bandwidth usage monitored and optimised?
5

Cloud Readiness

  • Has the organisation migrated or assessed migrating core applications to cloud platforms?
  • Is a cloud adoption policy and governance framework in place?
  • Are cloud security controls (identity, access, encryption) implemented and reviewed?
6

Email Systems

  • Are all corporate email accounts hosted on a managed, enterprise-grade platform?
  • Is email security (anti-spam, anti-phishing, DMARC) fully configured?
  • Are email archiving and retention policies defined and enforced?
7

Cybersecurity Controls

  • Are endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability scanning in place?
  • Is multi-factor authentication enforced for all system access?
  • Is a security incident response plan documented and tested?
8

Backup & Business Continuity

  • Are critical systems and data backed up following the 3-2-1 rule?
  • Is a business continuity plan (BCP) documented for key operational systems?
  • Are backup restoration procedures tested at least annually?
9

Vendor Management

  • Are all technology vendors and service providers formally contracted with SLAs?
  • Is vendor access to internal systems logged, time-limited, and reviewed?
  • Are critical vendor dependencies documented and contingency plans in place?
10

Infrastructure Governance

  • Is there a documented IT asset register covering hardware, software, and licences?
  • Are infrastructure change management procedures in place and followed?
  • Is infrastructure performance reviewed against KPIs on a regular cycle?
Recommended Partner

IT Solution Pte Ltd is the recommended maritime IT infrastructure partner on the Maritime Fairtrade platform — delivering managed IT services, vessel-to-shore connectivity, cloud migration, and infrastructure governance for shipping, logistics, and port operators across Asia.

Ready to go deeper?

Take the scored interactive assessment to receive a maturity rating across all ten infrastructure domains, with a gap analysis and recommended next steps for your organisation.