ORBCOMM has announced the launch of CrewView, an onboard visibility solution that enables crews to monitor and manage smart refrigerated and dry containers in real time while in transit.
Designed to close the visibility gap at sea, CrewView enables early detection of container issues such as temperature deviations and power failures, helping crews take faster action to protect cargo and maintain operational continuity.
With CrewView, vessel crews receive instant SMS alarm notifications on their mobile devices from ORBCOMM-enabled smart containers, providing continuous visibility that does not require satellite connectivity.
Vessel-to-shore data transmission ensures onshore monitoring. Container loading and stowage information automatically displays interactive bay, row and tier maps in the ORBCOMM Maritime platform. APIs allow seamless data exchange with third-party platforms and enable alerting from third-party devices.
According to ORBCOMM’s recent announcement, CrewView has been successfully piloted across multiple global shipping lines, delivering measurable improvements in onboard response time and cargo security.
The solution builds upon solutions from Vobal Technologies, LLC, from which ORBCOMM acquired assets in May 2025.
“CrewView solves a critical blind spot in end-to-end container monitoring and management,” said Sameer Agrawal, ORBCOMM’s CEO.
“By automating monitoring tasks, detecting issues early and enabling data-driven decisions , CrewView optimises crew efficiency, helps to reduce cargo spoilage, enhances crew safety and provides visibility and transparency for customers—both onboard and onshore.”
Earlier this year, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) launched iReefer, a remote tracking and monitoring system for reefer containers.