From left to right Dimosthenis Arkoudeas – Anastasios Kyrkos - Nikos Alafodimos
Please tell us the history of MarPoint from its founding until today.
MarPoint was founded in 2011 as a startup with a clear mission — to help maritime companies embrace digital transformation while staying compliant with international cybersecurity regulations. Founded by a team of passionate professionals, including Head of Product Dimosthenis Arkoudeas and CTO Nikos Alafodimos, MarPoint remains a 100% Greek company, built on innovation, trust, and technical excellence.
From supporting 100 vessels in 2013, we have grown to serve over 4,500 vessels in 2025, representing nearly 5% of the global commercial fleet. This growth reflects our strong commitment to the evolving needs of the maritime industry—especially in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and high-performance connectivity.
What services do you offer to Shipping Companies?
MarPoint offers a complete, failproof ecosystem that covers all the IT, network management, connectivity, cybersecurity, and crew welfare needs of a modern vessel. A failproof ecosystem like MarPoint’s directly benefits shipping companies by reducing operational downtime and ensuring critical communication channels remain open, even in complex or remote sailing conditions.
At the core is the Evo3 Router, an enterprise-grade, next-generation maritime router. It simplifies Multi-WAN Management, allowing seamless control of Starlink, 5G/LTE, VSAT, and Wi-Fi from a single platform—optimizing performance and minimizing downtime.
Complementing that is our UNI Virtualization Solution (UNI VM), an Active-Active High Availability Cluster that centralizes IT infrastructure, enhances onboard computing power, and reinforces cybersecurity compliance.
A failproof ecosystem like MarPoint’s directly benefits shipping companies by reducing operational downtime and ensuring critical communication channels remain open, even in complex or remote sailing conditions.
Our offering is completed with advanced cybersecurity tools, satellite and cellular connectivity integration, proactive monitoring, managed IT services, and tailored onboard digital infrastructure.
To support fleets worldwide, we launched M.I.T.S. GLOBAL, our global network of MarPoint-approved IT engineers, active in 60+ countries and 150+ ports, ready to assist with scheduled maintenance or emergency support—wherever your vessel docks.
Are these services certified according to international quality assurance standards?
At MarPoint, our mission is Keeping Seas and Systems Safe. As the maritime sector embraces digitalization, a strong Cyber Risk Management strategy is essential to defend against evolving cyber threats. This includes identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in shipboard IT and communication systems, implementing robust security protocols, and maintaining continuous risk monitoring to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
MarPoint’s solutions are fully aligned with international cybersecurity and quality standards. Our systems are designed in accordance with IMO 2021 guidelines and comply with IACS Unified Requirements E26 and E27, covering cyber resilience and onboard network infrastructure.
In addition, our UNI Virtualization Platform and Evo Series Routers are class-approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), confirming their cybersecurity readiness, performance, and reliability. MarPoint also holds the ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to best practices in information security management across all operations.
What are the reasons why shipping companies would choose you over your competitors?
MarPoint stands out by offering a fully integrated, Class-Approved IT ecosystem—purpose-built for the demanding realities of maritime operations. Shipowners choose us because we don’t just provide technology—we deliver business continuity, compliance, and peace of mind.
Our clients benefit from:
- 24/7/365 fanatical support
- Centralized management and proactive remote maintenance
- Predictable billing with clear cost structures
- Dedicated project managers ensuring smooth execution and coordination
- Clearly defined SLAs, outlining response times and performance guarantees
- Strategic IT planning, aligned with each client’s operational and compliance goals
- A proven track record, with over 4,500 vessels supported worldwide
Backed by IMO 2021 and IACS UR E26/E27 compliance, ABS class approval, and ISO 27001 certification, MarPoint combines deep maritime expertise with reliable, future-ready solutions. We understand your vessels, your challenges, and how to keep your operations running—securely and efficiently.
What are MarPoint’s products?
The maritime sector is adopting a comprehensive Cyber Risk Management approach to counter the growing threat of cyberattacks. This includes identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across shipboard IT and communication networks, continuous risk monitoring, and deploying robust security protocols to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data onboard.
In response, MarPoint offers a complete product ecosystem designed to support secure, connected, and future-ready vessels. Our core products include:
- Evo Series Routers
Enterprise-grade, next-generation routers with Multi-WAN Management for Starlink, 5G/LTE, VSAT, and Wi-Fi. Built for optimized network performance, uptime, and secure access control.
- UNI Virtual Machine Manager (UNI VM)
A vessel virtualization platform based on an Active-Active High Availability Cluster. It centralizes IT operations, boosts system resilience, minimizes onboard hardware, and reinforces cybersecurity posture.
- Governor Cybersecurity Suite
A maritime-specific cybersecurity platform offering real-time network protection, access control, compliance readiness, and integration with classification society requirements.
- Asset Inventory Management System
Tracks and monitors all onboard IT hardware and software to ensure full visibility, lifecycle management, and audit compliance.
- Sensor Data Collector
Captures and analyzes onboard sensor data to enable smarter vessel operations, remote diagnostics, and performance optimization.
- Starlink & 5G Integration Solutions
Turnkey packages for integrating high-speed satellite and cellular connectivity, fully interoperable with MarPoint’s routing and cybersecurity tools.
- Evo News
A free Crew Welfare service delivering over 1.2 million news articles monthly to 1,000+ vessels and 20,000+ seafarers, in 20+ languages. Evo News keeps crews informed and connected to global news, sports, and business updates—supporting mental well-being and engagement at sea.
Together, these interoperable products form a reliable, scalable, and cyber-compliant foundation for the modern vessel’s digital infrastructure.
