The sea does not forgive deferred maintenance
Every year, tens of thousands of lives and dozens of ships are lost at sea — overwhelmingly because of delayed repairs, non-compliance, and lack of access to quality maintenance. MaritimeNG exists to close that gap.
The human cost of maritime risk
Authoritative data from Allianz Commercial, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and EMSA.
Total vessel losses — a 30-year view
Ships >100 GT lost globally. Losses fell 70% over the last decade — but every lost ship can mean lost lives.
Source: Allianz Commercial Safety & Shipping Review 2024 / 2026; Insurance Information Institute.
The root cause is simple
Ships don't sink because the ocean is unpredictable. They sink because maintenance is deferred, compliance is missed, and the path from "problem identified" to "ship in dock" takes too long. Foundering — sinking due to hull or structural failure — accounts for 50% of all total losses. The fishing fleet, where 81% of vessels are under 12 meters with no safety regulation, loses up to 24,000 people per year.
How MaritimeNG makes a difference
Every feature on this platform directly targets one of the root causes behind maritime casualties.
Yard Match — Faster Path to Repair
Every month of deferred hull repair raises the risk of foundering — the leading cause of total vessel loss. Our Yard Match engine connects ship owners with suitable repair yards in days, not months.
PSC Detention Intelligence
Our real-time global map of Port State Control detentions makes sub-standard vessels visible before they return to sea in unsafe condition. Prevention starts with transparency.
Fleet Compliance & Checkup
Human error is cited in 75–96% of all maritime accidents. Systematic compliance checks and certification tracking dramatically reduce the probability of catastrophic failure.
Global Supplier Network
High-risk regions like Southeast Asia account for up to one-third of all vessel losses. Expanding access to quality repair and supply services where they are needed most saves both ships and lives.
What if this platform had existed 20 years ago?
These are illustrative projections, not measured results. All underlying casualty and vessel-loss figures are real, sourced from Allianz Commercial, ILO, and EMSA.
“The sea does not forgive deferred maintenance and non-compliance — and that is exactly what costs thousands of lives and dozens of ships every year. MaritimeNG exists to shorten the path from problem to repair: faster to dock, transparent compliance, visible risk. Every ship repaired on time is lives saved.”
Sources
- Allianz Commercial — Safety & Shipping Review 2024 & 2026
- International Labour Organization (ILO) — Seafarer Fatalities Data 2023; Fisher Safety Estimates
- European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) — Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2024
- Insurance Information Institute (III) — Marine Accident Facts & Statistics