Windward Creates Maritime Industry’s All-in-One Platform for Comprehensive Risk Management

These insights provide a real-time, customized and 360-degree view of the maritime ecosystem on one platform.

March 6, 2021

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Windward launched the Seven Levels of Ownership and Management Insights, creating what is said to be the industry’s first all-in-one maritime artificial intelligence (AI) platform that provides comprehensive analysis when evaluating maritime risks such as insights on vessels, cargo, ownership and management.

These insights provide a real-time, customized and 360-degree view of the maritime ecosystem on one platform, including company location, contact information, fleet breakdown, associated companies and areas of operation.

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Windward’s Seven Levels of Ownership and Management Insights is based on partnerships with Dun & Bradstreet, VesselsValue, Affinity and other leading market sources.
Windward is also launching its Risk Customization capability, enabling clients to be on the forefront of risk management with a customizable solution.

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