Software Licenses - IT and Communication Equipment

Software licenses for marine IT and communication equipment authorize the use of embedded, server-based, or shore-based applications on ships and offshore units. They may cover navigation, vessel communications, network management, monitoring, cybersecurity, satellite services, and remote-support functions.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Software Licenses for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Software Licenses
Product Category	IT and Communication Equipment
Product Reference	1642
Brands / Manufacturers	Kongsberg Maritime, Wärtsilä, Furuno
Unit of Measure	License

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Perpetual, subscription, term-based, or feature-based licensing
2. Activation by license key, hardware identifier, dongle, or online account
3. Supports onboard, shore-based, and cloud-hosted applications
4. May include software updates, technical support, and cybersecurity patches
5. License scope may be restricted by vessel, workstation, user, equipment, or service plan

Applications of Software Licenses

Application
1. Shipboard navigation, bridge, and voyage-management systems
2. Satellite, radio, vessel-network, and crew-communication systems
3. Fleet monitoring, remote diagnostics, cybersecurity, and IT management

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Licensing itself normally has no independent marine type-approval. The associated equipment or software may be subject to IEC 60945, IEC 61162, IEC 62388, IEC 62288, IMO performance standards, and applicable flag-state or type-approval requirements.
Class Approval	Software licenses are generally not separately class-approved. Classification approval, where applicable, applies to the complete equipment or integrated system and may involve DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Verify the license scope, vessel identity, equipment serial number, operating-system compatibility, and activation method. Install only vendor-approved software and retain the license certificate, entitlement record, and backup activation information.
Maintenance Tips	Track expiry dates, renewal requirements, supported software versions, and vendor advisories. Maintain valid update and support entitlements, back up license files, and document transfers or rehost procedures before replacing hardware.
Safety Notes	Use only authorized and validated software on safety-related systems. Do not bypass license controls or install unapproved applications on navigation, GMDSS, propulsion, or alarm networks. Follow the manufacturer's cyber-security, backup, change-control, and segregation procedures.