About
Dryad Global is a specialist maritime intelligence and cybersecurity company offering two flagship products: Secure Voyager Hub™ and Cyber Voyager™. Secure Voyager Hub™ is an advanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) platform that delivers near real-time vessel tracking via SAT-AIS integration, the only real-time IMO EGC/NAVTEX visualisations on the market, high-fidelity threat analysis for regions, ports, and crew transfer zones, and instant access to global environmental regulations and compliance reporting. It consolidates all critical maritime planning and security tools into a single pane of glass, enabling faster, more informed decisions. Cyber Voyager™ is an AI-enabled endpoint protection system purpose-built for vessels operating in low-bandwidth environments. It safeguards both IT and OT systems against evolving cyber threats while at sea, providing real-time monitoring and exclusive insurance benefits to keep fleets secure and compliant. Dryad Global serves stakeholders across shipping, insurance, energy, and offshore sectors with actionable intelligence, voyage risk assessments, expert advisory services, and dedicated maritime cyber threat intelligence. The platform's sophisticated risk modelling empowers organisations to navigate complex, high-risk maritime environments with confidence and operational resilience.
Key Features
- Secure Voyager Hub™ – Maritime Domain Awareness: A unified platform combining SAT-AIS vessel tracking, real-time IMO EGC/NAVTEX visualisations, threat analysis, and environmental regulation reporting in one pane of glass.
- Cyber Voyager™ – AI-Enabled Endpoint Protection: Purpose-built cybersecurity for vessels in low-bandwidth environments, protecting IT and OT systems with real-time monitoring and AI-driven threat defence.
- High-Fidelity Threat Analysis: Detailed maritime incident reports and region-, port-, and crew-transfer-level threat assessments to keep operations secure and crews informed.
- Environmental Compliance Reporting: Instant access to global environmental regulations and compliance data, simplifying regulatory adherence for maritime operators worldwide.
- Voyage Risk Assessments & Advisory: Expert-led voyage risk assessments, long-form intelligence analysis, and advisory services to support safe and compliant maritime passage planning.
Use Cases
- A shipping company uses Secure Voyager Hub™ to monitor vessel positions in real time and receive threat alerts for high-risk regions before a voyage.
- A maritime insurer leverages Dryad Global's risk intelligence data to assess exposure and price policies for vessels operating in conflict-prone waters.
- An offshore energy operator deploys Cyber Voyager™ on rig support vessels to protect operational technology (OT) systems from cyberattacks while at sea.
- A fleet manager uses the NAVTEX and EGC visualisation tools to track navigational warnings and safety broadcasts relevant to planned routes.
- A maritime legal team engages Dryad Global's expert witness and advisory services to support incident investigations and regulatory compliance cases.
Pros
- All-in-One Maritime Intelligence Platform: Combines vessel tracking, threat analysis, NAVTEX visualisations, and environmental compliance into a single interface, reducing the need for multiple tools.
- Specialised for Maritime Cyber Threats: Cyber Voyager™ is optimised for low-bandwidth vessel environments, addressing the unique IT/OT security challenges that generic cybersecurity products often miss.
- Real-Time Data and Visualisations: Offers the only real-time IMO EGC/NAVTEX visualisations on the market, giving maritime professionals uniquely timely situational awareness.
- Insurance and Compliance Benefits: Cyber Voyager™ includes exclusive insurance benefits, adding tangible financial value beyond technical security for fleet operators.
Cons
- Niche Maritime Focus: Highly specialised for maritime industries; organisations outside shipping, energy, insurance, or offshore will find limited applicability.
- Enterprise Pricing: As a premium B2B platform tailored to large maritime operators, the cost may be prohibitive for smaller shipping companies or independent vessel owners.
- Learning Curve for New Users: The breadth of features across risk intelligence, cyber protection, and compliance reporting may require significant onboarding for teams new to Maritime Domain Awareness platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secure Voyager Hub™?
Secure Voyager Hub™ is Dryad Global's Maritime Risk Intelligence System, offering near real-time vessel tracking, advanced threat analysis, IMO EGC/NAVTEX visualisations, and global environmental compliance data in one integrated platform.
What is Cyber Voyager™ and who is it for?
Cyber Voyager™ is an AI-enabled cybersecurity solution designed specifically for vessels at sea. It provides endpoint protection for IT and OT systems in low-bandwidth environments and is suitable for shipping companies, energy operators, and offshore fleets.
Which industries does Dryad Global serve?
Dryad Global serves the shipping, insurance, energy, and offshore industries, providing risk intelligence, voyage planning tools, and cybersecurity solutions tailored to maritime operations.
Does Dryad Global offer voyage risk assessments?
Yes. Dryad Global provides detailed voyage risk assessments and expert advisory services, along with long-form intelligence analysis through their Metis Insights platform.
How does Dryad Global handle environmental compliance?
Secure Voyager Hub™ includes environmental regulation reporting features that give users instant access to global maritime environmental regulations, helping operators remain compliant throughout their voyages.
