Aliança Adopts Maersk's StarConnect Edge-Computing Platform for Real-Time Fleet Monitoring

Aliança, a company of the Maersk group, has adopted StarConnect, an intelligent monitoring tool already present on most vessels of the group’s global fleet. Developed by Maersk and adopted by Aliança, StarConnect replaced the previous tool, bringing a leap in usability and data analysis, with a modern, intuitive interface that simplifies the daily tasks of crews on board and teams ashore. Carlos Rocha, Maersk’s fleet director, described it as a new generation of operational monitoring combining precision, energy efficiency and adherence to international regulatory standards. StarConnect is built on data science, machine learning and edge computing, and it processes data generated by the ships’ sensors in real time. That lets the platform give immediate insights on fuel consumption, sea conditions, energy performance and equipment integrity. A key feature is automatic alerts based on real data: the tool continuously monitors on-board fuel stock, engine performance and the condition of strategic components such as the hull and propeller, so that potential failures can be anticipated and corrected without unscheduled stops. The platform also projects consumption and risk scenarios, allowing immediate adjustments to route and speed, which contributes directly to emissions control. StarConnect also helps verify compliance with the standards of the classification societies, which certify on behalf of the maritime authority that ships meet energy-efficiency legislation, and it plays a role in producing the mandatory annual reports on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions required by the IMO DCS system, which result in the ships’ compliance rating. Julio Adorno, technical manager at Aliança Navegação e Logística, explained that because Aliança operates under the Brazilian flag, these checks are delegated by the Brazilian Navy, and the tool ensures the ships comply with both national legislation and international class requirements. The system also feeds the planning of reviews and preventive maintenance, optimising the life cycle of equipment. Aliança president Luiza Bublitz said the tool supports teams in decision-making during operations, helping voyages take place safely and as planned. StarConnect was presented as one of the Maersk group’s main technology innovations at the Code Cargo 2025 global technology event.