Maritime Security Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The maritime security market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $29.06 billion in 2024 to $31.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to piracy threats, terrorist attacks on maritime targets, smuggling and Illicit trafficking, maritime disputes and conflict, global trade growth.

The maritime security market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in global trade and maritime transport activities, climate change impact, cybersecurity threats, geopolitical tensions, emerging maritime threats. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of artificial intelligence (AI), rapid adoption of unmanned system, focus on cybersecurity resilience, global collaboration and information sharing, environmental sustainability integration.

The rising maritime threats are expected to propel the growth of the maritime security market going forward. Maritime threats refer to a range of potential dangers, risks, or illegal activities that pose a hazard to maritime security, navigational safety, or the lawful use of the seas and oceans. It arises due to various factors, such as increased illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing, and intensifying pressure on ports. Marine security is used in maritime threats to protect lives, property, trade, infrastructure, safety, security, and sustainability of maritime operations and to promote the prosperity of coastal communities and nations. For instance, in 2022, according to the International Maritime Bureau's (IMB), a Malaysia-based non-profit organization, there were a total of 115 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in 2022. Furthermore, in August 2022, according to Homeland Security, the US-based department responsible for public security, the number of reported maritime cyber incidents increased by 68% from 2020 (28 total incidents) to 47 maritime cybersecurity incidents in 2021. Therefore, the rising maritime threats are driving the growth of the maritime security market.

Major companies operating in the maritime security market are concentrating on new technological innovations, such as the vessel traffic management information system (VTMIS), to enhance maritime safety and efficiency. It is a state-of-the-art technology that integrates and links all assets in a port and marine environment, such as radar, CCTV, radios, meteorological systems, and radio direction finders. For instance, in March 2023, AD Ports Group, a US-based integrated business enabling global logistics trade organization, launched a vessel traffic management information system (VTMIS) across its UAE operations to enhance maritime safety. The VTMIS integrates and links all assets in a port and marine environment, providing real-time data and enhancing vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore contact. It is designed to enhance safety, security, and efficiency in maritime traffic management. It acts as the central nervous system of waterways, monitoring vessel movements, providing crucial information, and facilitating coordination between various stakeholders.

In July 2024, Saltchuk, a US-based diversified transportation and distribution company, acquired Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) for $950 million. With this acquisition, Saltchuk broadens its portfolio to include energy shipping, further enhancing its already diverse business operations, which span domestic and international shipping, logistics, marine services, and air cargo. Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) is a US-based provider of maritime security services.

Major companies operating in the maritime security market are Cobham plc, Rapiscan Systems, Raytheon Technologies, Airbus SE, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, Safran SA, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, Leonardo SpA, Leidos, Motorola Solutions Inc, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, Elbit Systems, Rheinmetall AG, CACI International Inc, Teledyne Technologies, Macquarie Group Limited, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Saab AB, Palantir Technologies, Cubic Corporation, Smiths Detection, OSI Systems Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the maritime security market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the maritime security market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the maritime security market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The maritime security market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as vessel escort services, port security, risk assessment and intelligence sharing, and search and rescue operations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The maritime security market also includes sales of vessel tracking systems, surveillance and monitoring equipment, physical security equipment, and communication systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Maritime security refers to the protection of vessels, ports, and other maritime infrastructure from various threats, including terrorism, piracy, robbery, illegal trafficking of goods and people, and illegal fishing. It ensures the safety and security of maritime transportation, trade, and the marine environment.

The main types of components in maritime security are solutions and services. A solution refers to a comprehensive set of technologies, processes, and services designed to address cybersecurity challenges at the network edge. It includes various security services such as port and critical infrastructure security, vessel security, and coastal surveillance, also provides services such as risk assessment and investigation, consulting, maintenance and support, training, and others. and it used various technologies such as access control, detectors, geographic information systems, communications, supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada), screening and scanning, smart containers, surveillance and tracking, and weather monitoring.

The main types of components in maritime security are solutions and services. A solution refers to a comprehensive set of technologies, processes, and services designed to address cybersecurity challenges at the network edge. It includes various security services such as port and critical infrastructure security, vessel security, and coastal surveillance, also provides services such as risk assessment and investigation, consulting, maintenance and support, training, and others. and it used various technologies such as access control, detectors, geographic information systems, communications, supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada), screening and scanning, smart containers, surveillance and tracking, and weather monitoring.

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.