Rakuten Maritime

Name

Rakuten Maritime

Legal name

Rakuten Symphony, Inc.

Website

https://rakuten-maritime.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Cybersecurity

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Cybersecurity & Networked OT Systems (IMAJAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Cybersecurity & OT Security Compliance (IMO 2021, Port OT) (TLAHANAJ), Ship & Port Security Audits, Inspections & Certification (Flag/Class/PSC Support) (TLAHANAD)

Keywords

• Maritime cybersecurity
• Vessel network security
• Ship threat intelligence
• Fleet risk management
• Maritime regulatory compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Product Licenses/Subscriptions: Rakuten Maritime generates revenue through its suite of proprietary cybersecurity software products (CRA, TM, SC, TA, RM, TI, Ship Honeypot, Rakuten Drive for Maritime). Products are certified by classification societies (RINA, ClassNK) and appear to be licensed on a subscription or perpetual basis for use across the ship lifecycle.
2. Cybersecurity Consulting Services: End-to-end consulting services spanning regulatory compliance advisory (IACS UR E26/E27, IMO MSC), ship cybersecurity architecture design, CSMS integration strategy, system integration support, and security documentation. Consulting is structured as a professional services engagement, likely project-based or retainer.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rakuten Maritime provides proprietary maritime cybersecurity software products and consulting services covering the entire ship lifecycle—from ship ordering, design, and construction through commissioning, operation, and maintenance. Its product portfolio includes CRA, TM, SC, TA, RM, TI, Ship Honeypot, and Rakuten Drive for Maritime, and is complemented by end-to-end consulting services for IACS UR E26/E27 and IMO regulatory compliance. Multiple products are certified by RINA and ClassNK classification societies.

Product overview

Rakuten Maritime offers a comprehensive cybersecurity platform with multiple integrated modules designed for the maritime industry. The product portfolio includes nine distinct offerings: CRA (Cybersecurity Requirement Analysis), TM (Threat Modeler), SC (Scanner), TA (Threat Analysis), RM (Risk Manager), TI (Threat Intelligence), Ship Honeypot, Rakuten Drive for Maritime, and Consulting Services. These products cover the entire ship lifecycle from design (ship ordering, contracting, ship design) through construction, commissioning, and operation. The core products work together to provide automated cybersecurity requirement analysis aligned with IACS and IMO standards, real-time vulnerability scanning, threat analysis via equipment log collection, and risk management for ongoing vessel operations. The Consulting Service module provides additional support for regulatory compliance with IACS UR E26/E27 and IMO guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rakuten Drive for Maritime: A cloud-based NAS service that securely stores and shares files between ship and shore

Products and services

• CRA (Cybersecurity Requirement Analysis) Automatically analyzes and manages ship cybersecurity requirement documents in alignment with IACS and IMO standards. Provides automated, built-in cybersecurity checkups for compliance validation. RINA certified.
• TM (Threat Modeler) Automates cybersecurity risk analysis based on the ship's General Arrangement (G/A) and supports creation of zone and conduit diagrams for ship security architecture. RINA and ClassNK certified.
• SC (Scanner) Automatically identifies assets within the ship's network and detects security vulnerabilities in real-time across both IT and OT systems. ClassNK certified.
• TA (Threat Analysis) Automatically collects the ship's equipment log data and maps and documents system connections across the supply chain for comprehensive threat visibility.
• RM (Risk Manager) Real-time asset and cybersecurity management for ship operations, enabling ongoing security monitoring and risk management during the vessel operation phase. ClassNK certified.
• TI (Threat Intelligence) Maritime-specialized cybersecurity insights powered by advanced cyber threat intelligence, providing targeted threat data specific to maritime operations and vessels. ClassNK certified.
• Ship Honeypot A deception-based system that decoys attackers and detects abnormal access to ship systems, used to identify and analyze potential cyber threats targeting vessel systems.
• Rakuten Drive for Maritime Cloud-based NAS service that securely stores and shares files between ship and shore, enabling secure file transfer and storage for maritime operations.
• All-in-one Cybersecurity Consulting Service End-to-end cybersecurity consulting services across the entire ship lifecycle, including global maritime regulation advisory, cyber resilience secured by design, CSMS (Cyber Security Management System) integration strategy, and system integration support for IACS UR E26/E27 and IMO compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated, built-in cybersecurity checkups validate compliance with maritime regulations for ship operators
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ClassNKcoreTechnology or IntegrationRakuten Maritime collaborates with ClassNK, a leading classification society, on multiple product certifications and thought leadership. Several Rakuten Maritime products (TM, SC, RM) carry the ClassNK certification mark. The two companies also co-published a white paper on the smart ship era and digital transformation of global shipping.
• RINAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRakuten Maritime products CRA and TM carry RINA certification, indicating integration with and endorsement by RINA, a major international classification society active in maritime and other industries.
• Rakuten Symphony, Inc.coreOthersRakuten Maritime is operated by Rakuten Symphony, Inc., which is part of the Rakuten Group, Inc. Rakuten Maritime leverages the Rakuten Group's broader digital ecosystem, including cloud services (Rakuten Drive for Maritime), satellite communication, AI, and IoT capabilities. The parent company provides the operational infrastructure and brand affiliation.
• IACS (International Association of Classification Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRakuten Maritime collaborates with classification societies operating under the IACS framework and aligns its products and services with IACS UR E26 and E27 regulations—the mandatory maritime cybersecurity standards. The company monitors updates to IACS regulations and incorporates them into its product roadmap, ensuring its solutions reflect the latest classification society requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Major classification society with a dedicated DNV Cyber security services practice addressing maritime and energy customers; a broad incumbent that overlaps Rakuten Maritime on classification-led cybersecurity offerings.
• Thales: Global defense and maritime technology group with cybersecurity solutions spanning naval, commercial shipping, and port infrastructure; broad incumbent competing for high-end maritime cyber and naval system integration work.
• Wärtsilä: Marine technology incumbent offering digital and cyber solutions for vessel operations including cyber resilience services; comparable as a broad maritime technology incumbent with overlapping operational cyber offerings.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): Classification society that has built a substantial maritime cybersecurity notation and advisory practice (ABS CyberSafety); competes with Rakuten Maritime for compliance-driven engagements on US-flagged and global fleets.
• Lloyd's Register: Classification society providing cyber security certification (Cyber-SAF) and advisory services to shipowners and yards; a broad incumbent counterpart to Rakuten Maritime's class-society-aligned proposition.
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Classification society offering marine cyber safety services and notations; competes with Rakuten Maritime for class society-adjacent cyber work and signaling authority with shipyards.
• BAE Systems (Maritime & Defence): Large defense prime with maritime systems, naval cyber, and ship platform integration capabilities; broad incumbent that overlaps with Rakuten Maritime for warships, naval, and high-end vessel cyber engagements.

Direct peers

• Cydome: Maritime-specific cybersecurity company providing network segmentation, asset visibility, and threat detection for shipboard OT networks; directly competitive with Rakuten Maritime's Scanner (SC) and Risk Manager (RM) capabilities.
• Naval Dome: Israel-based maritime OT cybersecurity vendor offering endpoint, network, and asset-level protection for shipboard systems; the closest direct competitor to Rakuten Maritime's maritime OT cyber product suite.
• Marlink: Global provider of maritime connectivity and IT/OT managed cybersecurity services to shipowners; comparable because it bundles ship-to-shore communications with cyber services, similar to Rakuten Maritime's Rakuten Drive for Maritime.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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