# Maritime IT China # Vessel IT infrastructure setup
# Maritime IT services China
Jiangsu, China | December 2025
Client:
SEACON Shipping Germany GmbH & Co. KG – provides integrated ship management services and Maritime Vessel Construction
Project Coordination Partner:
DRYNET (Germany) – Maritime IT Systems & Engineering Expertise
In December 2025, InnTech delivered a complete vessel IT infrastructure deployment for Seacom during the construction of a new maritime vessel at shipyards in Jiangsu, China. The project was managed and coordinated in close cooperation with Drynet, a Germany‑based IT professional firm specialized in maritime IT systems and vessel technology.
In this engagement, Drynet worked closely with Seatec’s IT department to define system requirements and technical standards, while InnTech provided on‑the‑ground execution in China, including physical installation, onsite coordination, and deployment of maritime‑certified IT infrastructure.
This case study demonstrates how Maritime IT China projects are most effectively delivered through strong collaboration between European maritime IT specialists and experienced local execution teams.
InnTech team bringing IT equipment onboard.
Shipyard environment – Maritime IT Systems and IT infrastructure for vessels, deployment by InnTech.
The project followed a clearly defined, collaborative delivery structure:
This approach ensured that European maritime standards and operational requirements were consistently applied while enabling efficient execution within the Chinese shipyard environment.
The client’s IT department in Germany supervised the construction of multiple vessels across Chinese shipyards. To maintain consistent quality and regulatory compliance, the team sought an experienced IT partner in China capable of delivering vessel IT infrastructure setup during construction, rather than after vessel completion.
The client selected InnTech based on proven references from previous maritime IT projects, including deployments for NCL, Graig, vSHIP, and other vessel operators. These projects demonstrated InnTech’s ability to work onboard ships, coordinate effectively with shipyards, and deliver maritime‑certified IT systems under real construction‑phase conditions.
The Seacon project presented several key challenges, including:
Drynet translated Seacon’s operational and technical requirements into system designs, and InnTech executed the on‑site implementation accurately and on schedule.
Deck‑mounted maritime connectivity equipment installed and secured during active shipyard operations. InnTech team.
IT deployment on a maritime vessel differs fundamentally from office or data‑center environments. Systems must function reliably in conditions defined by vibration, movement, power instability, and long operational lifecycles.
Key differences include:
These realities mean that Maritime IT services in China require experience, preparation, and on‑site adaptability well beyond standard IT deployments.
InnTech engineers were deployed to the shipyard during the winter construction phase, delivering end‑to‑end maritime IT services aligned with system designs coordinated by Drynet.
All components were mechanically fixed to ensure long‑term stability under maritime operating conditions.
A critical part of the project was the vessel network deployment, including installation of external connectivity systems. InnTech performed on‑deck installation of maritime connectivity equipment, including Peplink and Starklink systems, mounted on dedicated poles and structures.
This work required:
These installations illustrate real‑world execution of Maritime IT China under construction‑phase constraints.
On‑deck installation of maritime‑certified IT equipment during vessel construction in Jiangsu, China. Positioning and handling IT infrastructure components inside an active shipyard.
Inside the vessel, InnTech deployed onboard network and Wi‑Fi systems to support operational areas and accommodation spaces. Wireless access points were positioned to account for steel bulkheads, signal attenuation, and electromagnetic interference typical in maritime environments.
Network and Wi‑Fi performance were validated on site to ensure reliable connectivity before handover.
Large vessel construction projects involve many on‑site parties, including shipyard management, electrical contractors, steel and interior teams, equipment vendors, safety officers, and commissioning engineers—often working simultaneously.
In Maritime IT China projects, technical skills alone are not sufficient. In addition to planning and deploying IT systems, the on‑site technical manager must be able to:
InnTech’s on‑site technical management ensured that IT work was aligned with overall construction progress, enabling timely support, cooperation between disciplines, and problem resolution without delaying the vessel program.
InnTech configured onboard network systems in accordance with specifications defined in coordination with Drynet. Comprehensive functional testing was performed to ensure stability and readiness before handover.
To protect vessel security and client confidentiality:
Detailed internal IT rack layouts, firewall configurations, IP addressing, and system screenshots are intentionally not publicly disclosed.
All systems were implemented following best practices for maritime cybersecurity and operational resilience.
The deployment took place in December, with cold winter conditions adding further environmental complexity. Ongoing construction activities caused frequent power interruptions, requiring flexible scheduling, contingency planning, and close coordination with shipyard teams.
The shipyard environment included heavy machinery, scaffolding, and restricted access zones. Limited on‑site logistics meant the team had to plan every cable, connector, and spare component in advance to avoid delays.
As construction timelines tightened toward year‑end, certain critical activities had to be completed on December 31, ahead of the New Year transition. To maintain the overall project schedule, InnTech accommodated these constraints by mobilizing technicians on site and prioritizing key tasks. The company provided additional compensation to enable extended working hours and expedited completion, ensuring readiness without disrupting the vessel program.
InnTech’s local presence and on‑site technical management ensured that Drynet’s designs and Seacon’s requirements were implemented correctly, even under challenging schedule, environmental, and operational constraints.
The project strengthened Seacon’s confidence in a collaborative delivery model that combines German maritime IT expertise with dependable on‑site execution in China.
Following the successful deployment of this vessel, Seacon and Drynet expanded its cooperation with InnTech and engaged the team for additional ongoing maritime vessel projects in China. At the same time, Seacon introduced InnTech to other European maritime and industrial firms seeking a reliable and experienced IT provider in China for vessel IT systems deployed during shipyard construction.
These referrals reflected confidence not only in InnTech’s technical delivery, but also in its ability to operate effectively on site, coordinate across multiple disciplines, and consistently align execution with European IT and maritime standards.
This case study demonstrates that vessel IT infrastructure setup requires far more than technology alone. It demands certified equipment, precise physical installation, multilingual communication, cross‑vendor coordination, and strong on‑site technical leadership.
Beyond technology, this project highlights the importance of on‑site technical management—combining maritime IT expertise with coordination across shipyards, vendors, and departments to support timely delivery and continuous improvement.
The success of this deployment led to repeat engagements and referrals, with InnTech supporting additional vessel projects and being introduced to other European firms looking for dependable Maritime IT services in China during ship construction. This outcome reinforces InnTech’s role as a trusted long‑term partner for complex Maritime IT China projects.
To respect client confidentiality and vessel security requirements, certain internal infrastructure elements and configuration details are intentionally not disclosed. This case study focuses on delivery approach, coordination capability, and execution outcomes.
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