Inland shipping is going digital. Is your vessel keeping up?

Navigation systems, engine management, and communication equipment have made modern inland shipping vessels more connected than ever. While this connectivity makes operations smarter, it also opens the door to cyber threats that were previously unimaginable on the water.

At the same time, regulations are tightening. With the arrival of NIS2, cargo owners, port authorities and fleet operators across the industry are facing new regulations, regardless of their level of preparedness.

MDM helps inland shipping operators secure critical onboard systems before incidents occur.

MDM-Protect

Real-time OT cybersecurity. On board. Always on.

MDM-PROTECT is a compact hardware unit that is installed on the vessel and functions as a digital watchdog. It monitors all onboard network traffic 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and automatically blocks threats before they can cause damage.

Its operational use requires no technical expertise on board. Monitoring and incident response are handled entirely from shore by our team.

What MDM-PROTECT does:

Detects unusual network activity and blocks threats in real time, keeping your vessel operational at all times
Protects both IT and OT systems, including navigation, engine management and communication
Integrates with existing systems without disrupting operational processes
Provides 24/7 monitoring and incident response from our control room
Supports NIS2 compliance with monthly reports and documentation

MDM-Protect

Why MDM?

Built for the water

MDM-PROTECT is developed specifically for inland shipping. Not a generic IT solution retrofitted to a vessel, but a product built from the ground up with maritime operations in mind.

On-shore monitoring

Our control room at Schiphol monitors all connected vessels 24/7. As soon as a threat is detected, immediate action is taken to ensure that operations on board can continue uninterrupted.

Compliance, taken care of

Monthly reports, incident documentation and NIS2 support. Everything you need to demonstrate compliance to cargo owners, charterers and authorities.

Powered by experience

MDM is powered by Jansma International, with deep roots in inland shipping, and aXite Security Tools, specialists in OT cybersecurity. Together, they combine maritime expertise with in-depth knowledge of the cyber threat landscape.

The threat is real. The deadline is close.

42%

of transport and logistics companies reported a cyber incident in 2024.

NIS2

The EU's NIS2 directive extends cybersecurity obligations across the entire sector, including operators, cargo owners and their suppliers.

24/7

Cyber threats don't keep office hours. MDM-PROTECT monitors your vessel continuously, without any action required from the crew.

Cybersecurity TODAY. SMARTER DATA TOMORROW.

Protecting your vessel is only the first step. The maritime sector is moving towards something bigger: connected fleets, shared data between ships and shore, and integrated insights across the full supply chain. MDM is building towards that future with solutions for secure data sharing, office-to-vessel integration and NIS2 risk assessments already in development. Curious about what is coming?

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MDM is a joint initiative of Jansma International and aXite Security Tools. Combining maritime operational expertise with cutting-edge OT-cybersecurity technology.