Our Story
We know maritime. We know identity.
We built the bridge between them.
Pioneering the Future of Maritime Identity
Maritime Passport was founded by people who had spent careers in maritime operations and digital identity. We kept asking the same question: why does an industry this critical still rely on paper to prove who is qualified to be at sea?
By 2021, the technology to fix that had finally matured. We founded Maritime Passport to apply it to maritime. Not to build something new from scratch, but to connect what already works to an industry that needs it.
We are not selling a concept. We are deploying a platform.
Why Us?
Deep maritime expertise
Decades of combined experience in maritime operations, regulation, and crew management.
Global governance track record
Proven experience working with governments and regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.
Identity infrastructure leaders
Our technology partner Digidentity has been trusted by national governments since 2008.
History
Our Journey
2008
Digidentity founded
The identity infrastructure that will later underpin Maritime Passport, trusted by the Dutch and UK governments.
2010
ILO C.185 updated
The ILO updates its Seafarer Identity Documents convention, laying the groundwork for biometric and digital seafarer ID.
2016
eIDAS enters into force
The EU establishes its framework for qualified electronic signatures — giving legally binding weight to digital credentials across Europe.
2021
The Vision
Maritime Passport was conceived with a bold vision: to create the world's first true digital passport for seafarers. The journey began, identifying key pain points in maritime identity verification.
2022
Building the foundations
Strategic partnerships formed with leading technology providers and maritime organisations. First prototype developed with focus on security standards and regulatory compliance frameworks.
2023
Technology maturity
Platform architecture finalised leveraging government-grade infrastructure. ISO, eIDAS, and GDPR compliance frameworks integrated. Initial pilot programmes launched with select maritime partners.
2024
Maritime Single Window
IMO makes digital information exchange between ships and ports mandatory — accelerating the shift away from paper-based processes.
Jan 2025
Digital STCW certificates
IMO amendments MSC.540(107) and MSC.541(107) enter into force. Digital certificates now carry the same legal standing as paper.
2025
Market ready
Full commercial launch preparation complete. Platform now supports 193 countries with proven security infrastructure. Ready to transform maritime identity verification globally.
2026
IMO Maritime Digitalisation Strategy
At FAL 50, the IMO makes digital credentials a formal priority across all its bodies — full adoption targeted at the 2027 Assembly.
2026+
Growing with the industry
Expanding flag state partnerships as the regulatory tide turns and the industry's adoption accelerates.
Purpose
Our Mission
To create a secure, seamless digital identity ecosystem for the global maritime industry.
Security First
Building trust through government-grade security standards and compliance with international regulations.
Built for maritime
Not a generic platform adapted for ships. Designed from the ground up around STCW, IMO, MLC, and flag state workflows.
Always compliant
The platform keeps pace with regulatory change. When standards evolve, so do we. Without disruption to existing operations.
Maritime Team
Visionaries who saw the potential to transform maritime identity
Martin White
CEO
Peter Phillips
CCO
Marcel Wendt
CTO
Dick Dekkers
CCO
Basak Akdemir
Strategic Advisor
Maritime Passport
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