Maritime Cortex Limited today announced the acquisition of BigOceanData, a maritime vessel tracking and analytics platform serving over 200 commercial, government and environmental organisations worldwide. The acquisition brings renewed investment and a focused product roadmap to accelerate AI-driven capabilities for shipping, logistics and fleet operators.
BigOceanData has built a strong reputation delivering vessel tracking, compliance and monitoring technology. Under Maritime Cortex ownership, the company will move into a new phase of platform development, strengthening core stability while expanding into route optimisation and predictive intelligence.
Wail Sabbagh, Founder, Maritime Cortex:
“BigOceanData has a strong technical foundation, a loyal customer base and a team with deep maritime expertise. We are committing to a clear roadmap: route optimisation tools in H1, an AI insight layer by end of year, and a platform stability programme beginning immediately. Our goal is to strengthen what already works and accelerate what comes next.”
Mark Hewish will continue as Managing Director of BigOceanData. Maintaining leadership continuity reflects the strength of the existing team and the importance of domain expertise in the maritime data sector.
Mark Hewish, Managing Director, BigOceanData:
“This gives our customers something concrete: a fully invested product team, a faster release cycle, and a platform that will grow with them. Our first priority is delivering the route optimisation features our customers have been asking for, and we will be sharing timelines with them directly in February.”
Strategic priorities following the acquisition
- Route optimisation and voyage planning tools in H1 2026, expanding capabilities for fleet operators
- AI-driven insight layer delivering predictive intelligence on top of existing AIS and satellite data streams, targeted for H2 2026
- Platform performance, stability and scalability improvements beginning immediately
- Strengthened commercial reach and deepened customer partnerships
- Continued investment in the BigOceanData team and product-led growth
About Maritime Cortex
Maritime Cortex is a UK-based technology company specialising in real-time maritime intelligence, SaaS engineering, analytics and systems integration. The company is committed to delivering practical, scalable innovation for the maritime sector.
About BigOceanData
BigOceanData is a maritime information solutions provider offering vessel tracking, monitoring, compliance and analytics to organisations across the commercial, government and environmental sectors. Its platform processes live AIS, satellite and contextual data to deliver actionable maritime insight.
