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Höegh Autoliners has signed a five-year contract with the Norwegian technology company SGM Technology to equip its entire fleet with PntGuard. This solution is designed to enhance the reliability of vessel positioning and navigation in areas affected by GPS interference.
The agreement covers Höegh Autoliners' current fleet of 38 vessels, as well as new units entering service during the contract period.
In addition to providing an independent positioning source when GPS signals are interrupted, the system alerts bridge teams when interference is detected, providing crews with immediate information and enabling a quicker response.
Höegh Autoliners' Chief Operating Officer, Sebjørn Dahl, stated that "GPS interference and spoofing incidents have become an increasing challenge on major shipping routes worldwide, creating risks for navigation, operational planning, and situational awareness on board vessels. With the implementation of PntGuard across the entire fleet, Höegh Autoliners is taking a proactive step to strengthen operational resilience and support safe and reliable global operations."
PntGuard technology will also provide an independently verified record of a vessel's route, facilitating voyage verification and compliance with regulatory requirements.
"Digital resilience is becoming an increasingly important part of maritime safety and operational excellence. We didn't want to wait for an incident to occur to act and made the decision to build resilience," declared Christian Hall, Höegh Autoliners' Head of Global Cargo Operations and Digital Projects.
Installation of the system is scheduled to begin in September 2026, and all future vessels delivered to Höegh Autoliners will be equipped upon entering service.
For SGM Technology, a Norwegian company based outside Oslo, the agreement represents one of the largest fleet-wide deployments of its technology in the global shipping industry.
