Marlink
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Marlink is a global managed service provider specializing in connectivity, cybersecurity, network, cloud and IT, and IIoT solutions for remote and maritime operations. The company serves industries including shipping, energy, cruise, government, defence, humanitarian aid, and enterprise, operating across 30+ countries with 1,700+ employees. Marlink owns and operates teleports, Points of Presence, and global NOC, SOC, and VOC facilities, managing over 15,000 vessels and 17,500 connected assets wo...
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Ideal Customer
- Marlink's sweet spot is mid-to-large enterprises and fleet operators with complex remote operation needs, particularly those managing multiple vessels, offshore assets, or geographically distributed industrial sites requiring integrated connectivity, cybersecurity, and managed IT.
- The company's maritime president has noted that roughly 70% of the shipping market operates fleets of 10 vessels or fewer, suggesting Marlink serves a wide range of fleet sizes, but its bundled platform approach delivers the highest value to operators seeking a single managed service provider to replace multiple vendors.
Key Differentiators
- Marlink's primary differentiator is its position as the world's #1 maritime connectivity provider with a 24.7% global market share (Valour Consultancy, 2025), backed by 75+ years of maritime and remote operations expertise and an entirely in-house NOC, SOC, and VOC — with no outsourcing.
- The company's carrier- and technology-agnostic approach, combining GEO, MEO, LEO (Starlink, OneWeb, Iridium), and 4G/5G under a single managed platform (XChange NextGen / Possibility Platform), differentiates it from satellite operators that are tied to their own networks.
Industries Served
- Marlink serves a broad range of industries, including commercial shipping, cruise, oil and gas, offshore energy, mining, utilities, renewables, humanitarian and aid organisations, government, defence, and general enterprise.
- The company also serves the superyacht and cultural/sports events segments through its OmniAccess subsidiary and its Telco/Reseller channel.
Service Coverage
- Marlink operates as a truly global provider with offices in 30+ markets, field engineers in 60+ countries, and certified field engineers available in 135+ countries.
- The company supports over 23,500 operations including vessels, offshore platforms, and remote land sites, backed by fully owned teleports and strategic Points of Presence (PoPs) worldwide, with NOC, SOC, and VOC operations running 24/7 across all time zones.
Partnerships
- Marlink holds authorised global integrator and enterprise partner status with SpaceX Starlink — self-described as the world's largest enterprise Starlink partner as of December 2025 — and a distribution partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb for LEO connectivity across maritime, energy, enterprise, and humanitarian sectors.
- The company has a multi-decade, multi-million-euro strategic partnership with SES for MEO capacity via the O3b mPOWER constellation, and integrates Iridium LEO and L-band services for polar and safety communications.
Company Size & Ownership
- Marlink has approximately 1,700 employees worldwide operating across 30+ countries, with annual revenues surpassing $800 million, making it a sub-billion-dollar but large-scale managed services provider.
- The company traces its origins to 1940 (in its earliest form) and was established in its current structure around 2002, growing through key acquisitions including ITC Global (2021), Hellenic Radio Services (2022), Diverto (2024), Port-IT (2024), and GRC (2026).
Compliance & Certifications
- Marlink holds five ISO certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management, certified continuously since 2008), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Health and Safety), and ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity).
- The company's cybersecurity services help customers achieve compliance with maritime and industrial frameworks including IACS UR E26/E27, NIS2, DORA, IEC 62443, NIST 2.0, TISAX, and ISO 27001, and it holds class society approvals across its operations.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
17 offerings24/7 Technical & Customer Support
Marlink provides round-the-clock global customer support through multilingual staff, dedicated service managers, and field engineers across four specialised support channels covering maritime, energy, enterprise, and SOC functions. Support is available via phone, email, and online portals including Portal360, OnePortal, SkyFile Mail, PartnerLink, and The Source, with regional teams in EMEA, Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The support organisation covers 135+ countries with certified field engineers available for on-site response.
Cloud & IT
Marlink Cloud & IT services provide cloud integration, edge computing, and managed IT infrastructure for remote operations, enabling digital transformation across distributed and demanding environments. The solution supports hybrid cloud infrastructure, cloud application access for remote teams, and infrastructure modernisation designed to scale securely and adapt to changing operational demands. Services include edge computing to bring applications and data closer to where they are needed for faster processing and greater operational agility.
Connectivity
Marlink's hybrid connectivity solution combines LEO, MEO, GEO satellite services and 4G/5G terrestrial networks into a single intelligently managed network with a 99.9% uptime SLA. It supports over 17,500 connected assets including vessels, platforms, and remote sites, with automatic failover, application-aware traffic prioritisation, and real-time performance dashboards. The service integrates Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and other global satellite networks with encrypted transit as standard.
CyberGuard SOC
CyberGuard SOC is Marlink's fully managed 24/7 Security Operations Centre service spanning five global locations in Uruguay, Palma, Zagreb, Rotterdam, and Bangkok, providing real-time threat detection, incident response, and unified IT/OT visibility for maritime and industrial operations. The service processes 29 million security events per quarter, including web filtering, application control, IDS, and application security events. It is supported by in-house maritime-specific Cyber Threat Intelligence and advanced SIEM, XDR, and SOAR tooling built for maritime IT/OT environments.
Cybersecurity
Marlink Cybersecurity services combine advisory services, managed detection and response, threat intelligence, compliance services, and OT and IT security into an integrated offering for critical and distributed environments. The service is backed by 150+ in-house cyber security experts and five global SOC locations providing 24/7 managed protection across IT and OT environments. Capabilities include SOC, GRC consulting, threat intelligence built on proprietary maritime CTI, and honeypot techniques using virtual vessel environments.
Energy Solutions
Marlink Energy Solutions provides integrated connectivity, networking, cyber security, cloud and IT, and managed services for offshore drilling rigs, utility infrastructure, renewable energy assets, and mining operations. The solution combines multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity — including Starlink and OneWeb — with intelligent networking, secure design, and crew welfare services for remote energy workforces. It includes 24/7 NOC and SOC support, field engineering, global logistics, and warehousing for critical energy infrastructure.
Enterprise Solutions
Marlink Enterprise Solutions provides scalable end-to-end managed connectivity for fixed and mobile enterprise sites, combining multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial services — Starlink, OneWeb, GEO, and 5G/LTE — with SD-WAN, intelligent traffic management, and cyber security into a single solution. The service covers 135+ countries with 24/7 customer support and a 99.9% network availability SLA. It includes logistics, warehousing, field services, and technology-agnostic solution design for temporary to global network deployments.
IIoT & Applications
Marlink IIoT & Applications combines IoT solutions, intelligent applications, and analytics to connect operational systems, sensors, and OT environments, transforming data into actionable insights for smarter decision-making. The offering covers asset monitoring, IoT platforms, advanced analytics, smart maintenance, and crew welfare applications for remote maritime and energy operations. It includes vessel performance monitoring, emissions tracking, and fleet digitalisation tools aligned with ESG and regulatory compliance requirements.
Managed & Professional Services
Marlink's managed services provide proactive 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, and optimisation of customers' entire network infrastructure across remote and maritime operations, freeing customers from day-to-day complexity. The service covers the full lifecycle from initial consultancy and solution design through deployment, ongoing management, and continuous improvement. It is delivered by in-house NOC, SOC, VOC, and field engineering teams operating across all time zones without outsourcing.
Maritime Solutions
Marlink Maritime Solutions delivers intelligent, secure, and resilient connectivity for vessels, fleets, and maritime operators by combining Starlink, OneWeb, GEO, and 4G/5G through a single managed platform. The solution includes XChange NextGen network orchestration, integrated maritime cyber security with 24/7 SOC monitoring, cloud and edge connectivity, and managed services covering one-third of the global IMO shipping fleet with a 24.7% market share. It supports commercial shipping, cruise, offshore, and specialised fleet operations worldwide.
Network Solutions
Marlink Network Solutions provides managed network infrastructure and WAN services including SD-WAN, intelligent traffic orchestration, real-time network visibility, and performance monitoring for remote and distributed operations. The solution delivers smarter network management with intelligent routing, network optimisation, and support for multi-orbit connectivity architectures across global operations. It is designed to simplify operations, improve network performance, and support business continuity at scale.
OneWeb by Marlink
Marlink delivers enterprise-grade LEO connectivity using Eutelsat OneWeb, providing consistent low-latency performance and global coverage for remote and demanding environments including maritime, offshore, mining, energy, government, and defence. The service can be deployed as a standalone LEO solution or integrated into the Marlink Possibility Platform as part of a broader Multi-LEO and multi-orbit architecture. Managed services include 24/7 monitoring, support, integrated cyber security, and intelligent traffic steering.
Possibility Platform
The Possibility Platform is Marlink's core edge platform that brings together connectivity, network solutions, cybersecurity, cloud and intelligent edge capabilities into one secure, scalable foundation for remote digital operations. It integrates five pillars — Connectivity, Cyber Security, Network, Cloud & IT, and IIoT & Applications — into a unified digital ecosystem. The platform is designed to remove operational complexity, improve visibility, and strengthen security across distributed and demanding environments.
Reseller Program
Marlink offers a Corporate Reseller Program for telecommunications companies and resellers seeking to deliver Marlink connectivity, network, cybersecurity, and managed services to their own customers. The program is listed as a distinct industry or channel segment on the Marlink website, targeting Telcos and Resellers as channel partners. Partners gain access to Marlink's global managed service infrastructure, multi-orbit connectivity, and the PartnerLink partner portal.
SeaLink Multi-LEO
SeaLink Multi-LEO is an industry-first unified multi-orbit platform that provides a single managed data allowance spanning Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb, orchestrated in real time by XChange NextGen. It supports fleet pooling across vessels and multiple networks under one managed service, with automatic network selection for best-link routing without manual switching or crew involvement. The platform supports data plans from 500GB to 10TB with carrier-agnostic architecture allowing future LEO networks to be added.
Starlink by Marlink
Marlink offers Starlink connectivity as an authorised Starlink reseller, providing flexible managed LEO plans from 10GB to unlimited, integrated into Marlink's hybrid network for maritime, energy, and enterprise customers. The service is available as standalone, co-managed, or fully managed options, including deployment, 24/7 global NOC support, monitoring, and lifecycle management. Starlink can also be integrated with OneWeb, GEO, and 4G/5G for resilience through Marlink's hybrid network architecture.
XChange NextGen
XChange NextGen is Marlink's network management and edge computing platform that provides real-time traffic management, SD-WAN, and intelligent network orchestration. It unifies GEO, LEO, MEO, and 4G/5G connectivity under a single intelligent platform and manages over 11,000 solutions. The platform supports automated failover, application-aware traffic prioritisation, and edge computing for maritime and remote operations.
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