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Windward is the leading Maritime AI™ company delivering a unified operational picture through multi-source fusion. Windward turns fragmented data into mission-grade intelligence, enabling decisive action and seamless, agentic-based workflows. Watch Windward in action Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Container Tracking Container Tracking Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Container Tracking Container Tracking Explore our full portfolio Windward delivers a unified operational picture by fusing multi-source intelligence — including EO, SAR, and RF GEOINT — with our industry-leading, patented Maritime AI™ technology. We transform fragmented data streams into mission-grade intelligence, powering decisive action and agentic-based workflows to stay ahead of sophisticated threats in shrinking decision windows. Mission-Critical Insights Remote Sensing Intelligence Agentic Workflows Windward delivers mission-critical insights that give every stakeholder a trusted, contextual view of what’s happening at sea – and why it matters. Powered by Maritime AI™ models, behavioral analytics, and multi-source data fusion, the platform turns raw signals into predictive, explainable intelligence your teams can act on with confidence. Windward’s Remote Sensing Intelligence fuses EO, SAR, and RF coverage with AI-powered detections, in-app tasking, and integrated investigation workflows. Visual intelligence is linked to vessel context and behavioral indicators, enabling teams to rapidly detect, verify, and investigate high-risk activity with speed, precision, and proof. Windward’s Agentic Workflows turn mission-grade maritime intelligence into guided, automated operations tailored to your mission. Forward Deployed Engineers combine your data with Windward’s multi-source signals, behavioral intelligence, and Gen AI to build secure AI agents in your private cloud, shifting teams from manual tasks to outcome-driven operations that keep you in control at sea. We were absolutely blown away by Windward’s data. The visibility down to the port details and a drill down of any delay causes – and all in real time. Other available solutions today are a million miles away from that. Ian Powell Customer and Technical Solutions Director, Metro Shipping Windward is a valuable source of intelligence for the Panel’s investigations concerning maritime sanctions and North Korea. Alastair Morgan Coordinator, UN Panel of Experts We have partnered with Windward for a number of years, collaborating closely to develop and expand (the business with) their advanced technology, in order to build a robust and dynamic international sanctions risk approach and implement specific compliance controls for the product phases. Livio Russo Group Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Generali As maritime trade becomes increasingly complex to navigate, our partnership with Windward enables us to meet regulatory expectations and enhances our efforts to improve business operations, reduce risk, and improve compliance across maritime financial trade. Zaahir Sulliman Head of Specialized Finance, Mauritius Commercial Bank Windward stood out as the clear best in class solution to provide us with a thorough and accurate view of maritime risk. Their advanced technology, comprehensive data coverage, and robust analytics capabilities empower our risk functions to make prudent, accurate decisions to rapidly support our global commercial teams. Alex Jamet General Counsel, Peninsula Supporting our multiple clients, with varied roles and responsibilities, has only been possible because of the unwavering support by Windward. Our efforts to provide actionable insights in the ever-changing scenario is possible only because of the “on time, every time” commitment of Windward. Cdr Dhiraj Khanna (retd) Director, Pythian Technologies Pvt Ltd Windward enabled us to strengthen our screening environment with in-depth behavioral risk analysis and the tool has enhanced several investigations at our bank. Susan Rodihan Depuy Managing Director, Head of Sanctions Compliance Americas, Société Générale This is the first time we’re using an AI product for enhancing our shipment visibility. The integration of Windward’s capabilities managed to increase milestone coverage to 91%. I am optimistic that the 91% milestone coverage is just the beginning, as it’s steadily improving as we optimize together with Windward. Thomas Sandkvist Andersen Global Head of Operations, Scan Global Logistics Windward’s support has been instrumental in streamlining operations and navigating complex compliance challenges. The transition to Windward significantly reduced our manual workload and provided key insights that were previously unavailable. Rory O’Kelly-Lynch Underwriter, Shoreline Ltd. The depth and accuracy of Windward’s AI-driven insights are unmatched, empowering our teams, including front-office personnel, to make faster, better-informed decisions. Ultimately, this enhances our security posture and drives business growth. Alexander Wendland Head of Risk & Compliance, Arte Bunkering Windward has dramatically strengthened our AML framework, allowing us to confidently manage risk and compliance. Without Windward, targeting this industry would not have been feasible for us. Chet Rajput Head of Complex Client Oversight Operations, Equals Money Windward is an essential partner in our fight against drug smuggling and always provides the right support when needed. Michael O'Sullivan Executive Director, MAOC (N) RESOURCES RISKS & COMPLIANCE January 8, 2026 Top 6 Geopolitical Disruptions in Q4 2025 Read More RISKS & COMPLIANCE November 18, 2025 The 2026 Maritime Forecast: Intelligence for an Unstable World Read More BORDER SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE January 1, 2026 Venezuela: A Maritime Domain Growing More Opaque Read More BORDER SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE November 11, 2025 Remote Sensing Intelligence: Seeing the Full Maritime Picture Read More See it in action Brand Video Jan 2026 × --- FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION MISSION-GRADE INTELLIGENCE FOR MARITIME OPERATIONS Unify data, sensing, analysis, and workflows in one mission-critical Maritime AI™ platform. Move from detection to verification to action across global and sovereign waters. See it in action BUILT FOR GOVERNMENT MISSIONS WORLDWIDE Reactive monitoring misses emerging risks. Get prioritized, contextual intelligence for timely decisions in contested waters. Windward delivers: Advanced Intelligence Get advanced maritime intelligence through early detection, automatic lead generation, and end-to-end investigation. AI-driven models continuously surface anomalies before they escalate into threats, exposing previously unknown and untracked activity. Border & Asset Security Achieve persistent maritime domain awareness. Monitor approaches and areas of interest continuously, detecting deceptive and high-risk behavior in real time across sovereign waters and critical assets. Maritime Risk & Compliance Expose vessels and entities evading sanctions, regulations, and international frameworks. Screen vessels, ownership structures, and networks to identify deceptive shipping practices and sanctions circumvention. Container Tracking & Anti-Smuggling Intelligence Target high-risk shipments and protect borders and revenue. Rank inbound containers by risk using vessel behavior correlated with trade and logistics data. Uncover smuggling corridors, transshipment fraud, and document manipulation to support targeted inspections. Windward’s Remote Sensing Intelligence solution fuses multi-sensor coverage (EO, SAR, and RF), AI-powered detections, in-app tasking, and a fully integrated investigation workflow. By delivering actionable visual insights to government, security, and compliance teams, it provides a decisive operational edge – enhancing maritime operations with speed, precision, and proof. Multi-Sensor, Multi-Provider Coverage Archived Imagery, Tasking & Bring Your Own Imagery AI-Powered Analytics & Contextualization Collection Hub & Case Management Mission-Critical Capabilities Built-in Gen AI Delivered Maritime Intelligence Windward delivers a unified set of capabilities embedded across all government solutions: Early detection & predictive intelligence across maritime activity using behavioral AI and remote sensing. Operational maritime security for borders, infrastructure, IUU Fishing, and sovereign waters. Risk, compliance & entity screening aligned to organization-defined risk logic. Advanced analytics & trade intelligence with AI-driven search and container-level risk insights. Read more Embedded across the entire platform is MAI Expert™, Windward’s Gen AI virtual analyst and subject matter expert, delivering: OSINT-based enrichment and contextualization Analyst-grade explanations and summaries Automated screening, reporting, and workflows Decision support across detection, investigation, and enforcement Read more Windward Services team bridges advanced maritime AI with real-world operations: Professional Services: Targeted, high-impact support for specific mission needs Managed Services: Ongoing intelligence coverage for routine operations and crises Retained Analyst: A dedicated Windward analyst embedded in your mission Forward-Deployed Engineer: Mission-tailored engineering for advanced use cases Read more Report Top 6 Geopolitical Disruptions in Q4 2025 Read the report Report Venezuela: A Maritime Domain Growing More Opaque Read the report Report How Remote Sensing Intelligence Enhances Caribbean Enforcement Read the report How does Windward support government maritime missions? Windward supports government maritime missions by enabling agencies to detect, investigate, and act on threats at sea in real time. The platform combines behavioral AI, multi-source data, Remote Sensing Intelligence, and built-in workflows to support border security, intelligence operations, infrastructure protection, and enforcement across sovereign and global waters. How does Windward help governments detect emerging or unknown maritime threats? Windward uses AI-driven Early Detection models to continuously analyze global maritime behavior to surface anomalies and emerging patterns without relying on predefined watchlists. These anomalies are automatically transformed into intelligence leads, allowing agencies to identify previously unknown or untracked activity before it escalates into operational threats. How does Windward support border security and asset protection operations? Windward provides persistent monitoring of approaches, areas of interest, and critical maritime assets. By detecting deceptive behavior, abnormal movement, and proximity risk in real time, agencies can prioritize vessels, deploy assets effectively, and protect borders, offshore infrastructure, and sovereign waters with greater precision. How does Windward integrate Remote Sensing Intelligence into government operations? Windward integrates EO, SAR, and RF satellite data directly into the platform, fusing imagery and signal detections with behavioral analytics and vessel intelligence. This allows teams to verify activity visually, detect dark vessels, confirm anomalies, and support investigations and enforcement actions with independent, time-stamped evidence. What types of missions can Windward support across government agencies? Windward supports a wide range of government missions, including border security, anti-smuggling and trafficking, sanctions enforcement, IUU fishing detection, critical maritime infrastructure protection, maritime intelligence, container risk targeting, and environmental and safety monitoring. How does Windward support sanctions, compliance, and entity risk screening? Windward screens vessels, ownership structures, and related entities against global sanctions frameworks while continuously monitoring real-world behavior. By combining entity resolution, ownership transparency, and behavioral intelligence, agencies can identify sanctions circumvention, deceptive shipping practices, and network-level risk with defensible, explainable outputs. How does Windward help prioritize targets and operational resources? Windward translates large volumes of maritime activity into prioritized, risk-ranked targets using Organization-Defined Risk logic. Behavioral indicators, historical context, and predictive models help agencies focus limited patrol, inspection, and enforcement resources on the highest-risk vessels, shipments, or areas. How does MAI Expert™ support government analysts and operators? MAI Expert™ acts as a virtual maritime analyst embedded across the platform. It provides OSINT-based contextualization, analyst-grade explanations, automated screening summaries, and intelligence reporting support, accelerating investigations, standardizing outputs, and supporting faster operational decision-making. Can Windward support container tracking and anti-smuggling operations? Yes. Windward correlates vessel behavior with trade, logistics, and container data to rank inbound shipments by risk. This enables customs and enforcement agencies to identify smuggling corridors, transshipment fraud, and document manipulation, supporting targeted inspections and revenue protection. How does Windward support investigations from detection through enforcement? Windward provides an end-to-end investigative environment, combining Early Detection leads, advanced search, behavioral sequencing, Visual Link Analysis, historical replay, and remote sensing verification. This allows teams to validate activity, uncover networks, and generate defensible intelligence products without switching systems. Can Windward integrate with existing government systems and workflows? Yes. Windward integrates via secure APIs and data feeds with command-and-control, ISR, intelligence, and case management systems. This ensures intelligence flows directly into existing operational environments without disrupting established workflows. What makes Windward suitable for multi-agency and joint operations? Windward supports secure collaboration, shared intelligence views, and role-based access across agencies and partners. This enables coordinated maritime operations, intelligence sharing, and joint enforcement while maintaining control over sensitive data and mission boundaries. How does Windward support real-time and crisis operations? Windward delivers continuously updated intelligence, prioritized alerts, and rapid verification through behavioral analysis and satellite tasking. During evolving situations or crises, agencies can move from signal to confirmation to action in minutes rather than hours or days. What role do Windward services play in government missions? Windward’s Services team extends the platform with operational expertise. Agencies can leverage professional services for specific missions, managed intelligence coverage, retained analysts embedded in operations, or forward-deployed engineers to build mission-specific capabilities. ONE PLATFORM. MULTIPLE MISSIONS. MISSION-GRADE MARITIME INTELLIGENCE. Request a demo --- DEFENSE & INTELLIGENCE MARITIME DEFENSE, ONE STEP AHEAD Windward delivers automated target generation and early detection for national security missions, helping agencies identify threats, investigate faster, and stay ahead of maritime threats before they escalate. See it in action INTELLIGENCE AT MISSION SPEED Modern maritime threats are covert, adaptive, and designed to blend in. Finding them takes more than monitoring. It takes intelligence that can surface what matters, connect the dots, and move investigations faster. Windward Maritime AI™ provides: Early Intelligence on Emerging Threats Detect behavioral anomalies before they become threats. Windward surfaces early indicators across the maritime domain, giving you visibility into activity that impacts national security, regional stability, and global trade. Automated Lead & Target Generation Accelerate the intelligence cycle with automated, high-quality lead generation. Windward identifies anomalies and trend shifts in near real time, surfacing targets tied to geopolitical developments, military activity, or strategic disruption. End-to-End Maritime Investigations Move from lead to insight in one unified workspace. Advanced analytical tools support the full investigation lifecycle, helping analysts explore connections, assess patterns, and generate reports that drive operational and strategic decisions. Automated Intelligence Workflows Scale intelligence operations with automated workflows that deliver contextualized risk assessments, explainable insights, and enriched anomaly analysis. A virtual analyst supports tipping and cueing, vessel screening, and prioritization, making complex maritime intelligence accessible to experts and non-experts alike. AI-POWERED MARITIME INTELLIGENCE, PURPOSE-BUILT FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Windward’s Advanced Intelligence solution supports defense and intelligence missions with early detection of emerging threats in critical maritime areas. It identifies anomalous behavior, trend shifts, and hidden networks, helping analysts generate leads, assess intent, and move faster from discovery to operational insight. Read more Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Windward supports border and asset protection missions by monitoring trafficking patterns, smuggling methods, and criminal networks across high-risk maritime areas. By revealing recurring routes, coordination behaviors, and network-level activity, it gives defense and intelligence teams the insight to prioritize, disrupt, and respond strategically. Read more Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Windward supports sanctions and compliance missions by exposing dark fleets and non-commercial vessels hiding behind legitimate trade. It uncovers deceptive behavior, hidden ownership, and evasion networks, helping defense and intelligence teams identify violations, support investigations, and counter threats to national security and economic stability. Read more Windward’s Remote Sensing Intelligence solution fuses multi-sensor coverage (EO, SAR, and RF), AI-powered detections, in-app tasking, and a fully integrated investigation workflow. By delivering actionable visual insights to government, security, and compliance teams, it provides a decisive operational edge – enhancing maritime operations with speed, precision, and proof. Multi-Sensor, Multi-Provider Coverage Archived Imagery, Tasking & Bring Your Own Imagery AI-Powered Analytics & Contextualization Collection Hub & Case Management How does Windward’s Advanced Intelligence solution support national security missions? Windward provides real-time, AI-powered maritime intelligence to help defense and intelligence agencies detect, assess, and respond to emerging threats. By combining behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive models, it enables faster situational awareness, mission planning, and decision-making across global maritime domains. Can Windward identify unknown or emerging threats without user input? Yes. Windward’s Advanced Intelligence automatically generates leads and detects unknown targets using behavioral patterns and predictive modeling, with no manual input required. This allows analysts to uncover emerging threats or covert operations before they’re visible to traditional systems. Can Windward detect potential disruptions or threats before they impact national security operations? Absolutely. Windward’s Early Detection capabilities flag anomalies and behavioral shifts that may indicate evolving threats, from sanctions evasion to hostile activity, giving defense teams the time and context to act before risks escalate. What makes Windward’s anomaly detection different from other intelligence tools? Windward’s anomaly detection is powered by proprietary maritime behavioral models trained on over a decade of real-world data. Unlike static or rule-based systems, it learns from context, factoring vessel intent, historical trends, and global patterns to identify genuine anomalies, not noise. How does Windward help prioritize targets across large maritime regions? Windward’s AI automatically ranks vessels by behavioral risk and relevance to mission objectives. Visual Link Analysis connects entities, voyages, and ownership networks, helping analysts focus on the highest-priority threats and allocate surveillance or interdiction resources efficiently. How does MAI Expert™ assist intelligence analysts? MAI Expert™ acts as a Gen AI analyst embedded in the platform, instantly summarizing vessel behavior, risk exposure, and potential intent. It delivers clear, explainable insights, allowing intelligence officers to focus on strategic interpretation instead of manual data processing. Can Windward integrate with multi-source intelligence platforms? Yes. Windward’s API and data services integrate seamlessly into existing C4ISR, GEOINT, or fusion centers, combining behavioral analytics with other intelligence streams such as imagery, OSINT, and HUMINT for a unified operational picture. Does Windward support secure collaboration across agencies? Windward enables secure intelligence-sharing through configurable access controls, encrypted data environments, and shared operational workspaces, ensuring agencies can collaborate while maintaining data sovereignty and mission confidentiality. Can Windward help detect critical maritime infrastructure sabotage attempts? Yes. Windward’s Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution detects suspicious behavior near undersea cables, pipelines, and offshore facilities. By analyzing vessel patterns and proximity anomalies, it helps defense teams identify and investigate potential sabotage early. How does Windward support rapid decision-making in dynamic maritime threat environments? Windward provides real-time alerts, contextual explanations, and Gen AI-assisted insights to support time-critical operations. Its mobile and API-ready design ensures analysts and field units receive verified intelligence instantly, empowering confident, coordinated action at the speed of the mission. TURN MARITIME INTELLIGENCE INTO OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGE Request a demo --- LAW ENFORCEMENT & BORDER PROTECTION CONTROL YOUR WATERS. SECURE YOUR BORDERS. Detect illicit activity and emerging risks before they reach your borders. Windward’s Maritime AI™ surfaces maritime anomalies and trends in real time, keeping you ahead of threats to critical assets. See it in action INTELLIGENCE-LED BORDER AND COASTAL SECURITY Smuggling, trafficking, and illicit maritime activity are growing more adaptive and harder to detect. For law enforcement protecting territorial waters and the EEZ, traditional monitoring no longer cuts it. Windward’s Maritime AI™ delivers: Complete Maritime Awareness Achieve enhanced maritime domain awareness with AI-driven precision. Windward delivers contextual, predictive insights based on behavioral anomalies and seasonal outliers, helping agencies detect unknown threats before they escalate. Predictive Risk Analytics and Lead Generation Move from reactive enforcement to proactive operations with AI-powered risk assessments and automatic lead generation. By learning from real cases and known behavioral patterns, Windward surfaces new targets of interest and recommends priorities that support faster interdiction and smarter deployment of resources. Protection of Critical Maritime Infrastructure Safeguard offshore energy assets and undersea cables and pipelines that underpin national security, communications, and energy resilience. Windward applies automated risk modeling, behavioral analysis, and instant alerts to detect interference, suspicious activity, and emerging threats around critical maritime infrastructure. Investigative and Operational Intelligence at Scale Accelerate investigations once a lead is identified. Windward provides analytical tools to uncover networks, expand the scope of analysis, and reveal patterns of illicit activity, while Gen AI automates reports, summaries, and escalation-ready outputs to support collaboration and operational response. AI-POWERED MARITIME SOLUTIONS, PURPOSE-BUILT FOR BORDER SECURITY Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Container Tracking Container Tracking Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Border & Asset Security Monitor maritime activity approaching your territorial waters, EEZ, and critical coastal infrastructure continuously. With predictive risk insights, identify high-risk vessels, prioritize interdiction, and protect ports, chokepoints, and offshore assets before threats reach shore. Read more Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Defense & Intelligence Fast-track maritime investigations by surfacing behavioral anomalies, emerging patterns, and unknown leads across your areas of interest. Connect signals and contextualize activity at scale so your team moves faster from detection to investigation and stays ahead of evolving threats. Read more Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Risk & Compliance Uncover deceptive shipping practices, hidden ownership, and networks built to evade oversight. Identify sanctions violations, disrupt illicit trade, and coordinate enforcement actions aligned with national and international regulations. Read more Container Tracking Container Tracking Container Tracking Track container and cargo movements end-to-end. Spot anomalies in routing, timing, and behavior that signal smuggling, fraud, or illicit activity. Sharpen targeting, protect revenue, and keep legitimate trade flowing. Read more Windward’s Remote Sensing Intelligence solution fuses multi-sensor coverage (EO, SAR, and RF), AI-powered detections, in-app tasking, and a fully integrated investigation workflow. By delivering actionable visual insights to government, security, and compliance teams, it provides a decisive operational edge – enhancing maritime operations with speed, precision, and proof. Multi-Sensor, Multi-Provider Coverage Archived Imagery, Tasking & Bring Your Own Imagery AI-Powered Analytics & Contextualization Collection Hub & Case Management How does Windward Maritime AI™ help detect smuggling and trafficking at sea? Windward analyzes vessel behavior, cargo patterns, and ownership networks to uncover smuggling, trafficking, and other illicit operations. By revealing hidden connections and risky movements, agencies can target enforcement where it matters most. Can Windward identify suspicious vessels before they reach our maritime borders? Yes. Windward continuously monitors vessel activity and cross-references multi-source data to detect anomalies early, giving agencies advance warning to plan interdictions with confidence. How accurate are Windward’s vessel risk alerts for law enforcement use? Windward’s risk alerts are built on years of validated maritime data and AI behavioral models. Each alert includes full context – including ownership, history, and intent – ensuring officers can act on reliable, explainable intelligence. What types of behavioral indicators does Windward monitor for maritime law enforcement? Windward tracks behaviors such as location (GNSS) manipulation, AIS gaps, false flagging, loitering, and rendezvous at sea. Combined with ownership and voyage history, these indicators reveal intent and potential criminal activity. Can Windward support investigations into IUU fishing or maritime crime networks? Yes. Windward detects IUU-related behaviors and maps vessel relationships to expose wider criminal networks, from fishing fleets and transport partners to onshore entities, supporting both patrol planning and post-incident analysis. How does Windward integrate with our existing intelligence workflows? Windward integrates through APIs, data feeds, and reports, embedding directly into your intelligence or command-and-control systems to streamline investigation and response. What data sources does Windward fuse to generate insights? Windward combines OSINT, AIS, GNSS, satellite imagery, vessel ownership records, port data, and proprietary behavioral models to create a unified, multi-source maritime intelligence picture. Can I customize alerts and areas of interest for border protection? Yes. Windward’s platform lets agencies define their own Areas of Interest (AOIs), alert thresholds, and Organization Defined Risk (ODR) profiles. This ensures every alert reflects your agency’s enforcement priorities, jurisdiction, and risk tolerance. How does Windward support rapid decision-making in the field? Windward provides real-time, contextualized insights through mobile access, API integrations, and the new WhatsApp interface. Officers can instantly screen vessels by sending an IMO number and receive AI-driven risk summaries aligned with their Organization Defined Risk (ODR) settings, ensuring fast, consistent intelligence anytime, anywhere. Does Windward support critical maritime infrastructure protection for law enforcement missions? Yes. Windward’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution monitors offshore assets, detects unusual activity early, and supports investigations to identify those responsible. ENFORCE MARITIME BORDERS WITH CONFIDENCE Request a demo