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Deepak Shetty Inspires Future Maritime Leaders on Trust, Governance and Seafarer Welfare

LEDGID Senior Advisor Deepak Shetty, IRS, delivered an expert session at Gujarat Maritime University on responsible maritime leadership, exploring anti-corruption, ethical governance and seafarer welfare. The session highlighted the importance of trust, transparency and people-centred governance as the maritime industry becomes increasingly digital and interconnected.

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BIMCO Workshop for Interoperability with Shared Principles

Peter Schellenberger highlights the progress of a BIMCO workshop focused on achieving practical, scalable interoperability in maritime digital interfaces through shared principles. The initiative aims to align ship-to-shore data exchange across the industry.

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LedgID Ltd is in the Thetius Top 150 for 2026, named among the 50 most innovative #startups and #scaleups.

LedgID Ltd has been named among Thetius’ 50 most innovative startups and scaleups for 2026, selected through analyst assessment from more than 5,400 organisations tracked on Thetius IQ.

Linkedin9/15/2026

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LEDGID Featured in SplashTech Digital Market Report 2026

We are pleased to see LEDGID featured across the latest SplashTech Digital Market Report, contributing to the conversation around digital standards, technology ROI and the skills required of the future seafarer. From advocating for interoperable professional identity, credentials and verification records, to recognising the value of reduced administration and the growing importance of digital governance at sea, the discussion touches directly on several of the principles behind LEDGID. As maritime digitalisation accelerates, interoperability is becoming increasingly important: trusted professional information should be able to move with the individual, rather than being repeatedly collected and reconstructed. Thank you to Splash for including LEDGID in the conversation. Read the full report: https://issuu.com/sinoship/docs/splashtech_digital_market_report_2026

Online Publication9/7/2026

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Thetius 150: LEDGID Ltd continues to make waves

Peter Schellenberger highlights LEDGID Ltd's inclusion in the Thetius 150 list of top maritime innovators. He notes the company's impact on digital trust and portable seafarer identity platforms within the maritime sector.

SEAFARER9/3/2026

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Sea Bird Medicare Centre and LEDGID Join Forces to Advance Digital Health Portability for Seafarers Limassol, Cyprus – September 2026

LEDGID and Sea Bird Medicare Centre, India, represented by Dr. Mathew (Chairman and Managing Director) are collaborating as part of an Early Adopter Proof of Concept to explore how maritime medical information and related healthcare services can become more portable, interoperable and accessible to seafarers throughout their careers. The initiative will focus on healthcare interoperability, medical profile portability and technical integration within the maritime ecosystem, while maintaining clear safeguards around privacy, consent and data ownership, and exploring how Sea Bird Medicare Centre's medical and welfare-related services can connect with the seafarer-controlled LEDGID profile.

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LEDGID unveils portable seafarer identity platform

Maritime technology firm LEDGID has introduced a portable digital identity service for seafarers at SMM in Hamburg, enabling crew members to manage and carry their verified records between employers. The seafarer retains ownership over shared data, which can be reused across different operators without requiring repeated verifications. LEDGID also introduced Enterprise Shield for system integration and is piloting trials with operators and maritime authorities.

Online Publication9/1/2026

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DGMA India and LEDGID Advance Cooperation on Digital Trust for Seafarers Hamburg, Germany – SMM 2026

DGMA India and LEDGID are advancing cooperation through a Proof of Concept to explore digital identity, verification of maritime certificates and professional records, and secure, consent-based information exchange for seafarers. The initiative will use a ring-fenced sandbox approach that fully respects DGMA’s statutory authority over official Indian maritime records, while assessing how trusted digital information can become more portable, accessible and reusable throughout a seafarer’s global career.

Ledgid News9/1/2026

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LEDGID unveils portable seafarer identity platform

LEDGID has launched a portable digital identity platform that allows seafarers to securely store and manage their certificates, sea time, and medical records. The platform serves as a neutral trust layer to improve workforce mobility and reduce administrative fragmentation in the maritime sector.

Splash2479/1/2026

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Navarino and LEDGID Partner to Advance Portable Digital Trust for Seafarers

Navarino and LEDGID have partnered to develop a neutral trust infrastructure that provides seafarers with a portable digital identity and verifiable professional records. The collaboration aims to reduce operational fragmentation and administrative delays by allowing verified credentials to be reused across the maritime industry. This initiative supports a more efficient and seafarer-centric digital ecosystem for managing professional achievements and compliance.

Navarino Website8/28/2026

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MARIN SHIP MANAGEMENT and LEDGID JOIN FORCES.

LEDGID is pleased to welcome Marin Ship Management as a specialist partner supporting the continued development of its crewing and compliance capability. Marin will provide subject-matter expertise across STCW, crewing and professional-development requirements, helping LEDGID translate existing regulatory and industry standards into practical compliance logic within the platform. This collaboration will strengthen the LEDGID Compliance module by giving Seafarers clearer visibility of their qualifications, potential gaps and future development requirements, while providing Managers with a more structured view of crew compliance, progression and planning. The partnership reflects LEDGID’s commitment to developing the platform together with experienced industry specialists for the benefit of subscribers and the wider maritime community.

Ledgid8/20/2026

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LEDGID JOINS THE SEAFARER PLEDGE

LEDGID JOINS THE SEAFARER PLEDGE LEDGID is proud to announce its support for the Seafarer Pledge, an initiative led by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) to recognise, respect and support the people who keep global trade moving.

LEDGID8/5/2026

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Navarino and LEDGID Partner for Seafarer Digital Trust

Navarino has partnered with LEDGID to implement a portable digital trust infrastructure for the maritime industry, focusing on user-owned professional identities. The collaboration aims to reduce administrative friction and improve data security by enabling seafarers to maintain reusable, verified credentials throughout their careers.

naftikachronika6/18/2026

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LEDGID Debuts Seafarer Digital ID Platform, First SDCC Signatory

LEDGID launched its Seafarer Digital ID Platform at Posidonia 2026, becoming the first signatory to the BIMCO Seafarer Digital Certificate Charter. The platform provides maritime professionals with a secure, portable digital identity to manage credentials and streamline compliance.

hengda-engineering.com6/10/2026

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LEDGID launches at Posidonia 2026 as first signatory to the BIMCO Seafarer Digital Certificate Charter and names The Mission to Seafarers as official welfare partner

LEDGID officially launched its maritime digital identity platform at Posidonia 2026, announcing itself as the first signatory to the BIMCO Seafarer Digital Certificate Charter. The platform aims to provide seafarers with portable, verified digital credentials through a partnership with The Mission to Seafarers to enhance professional identity and welfare.

cyprusshippingnews.com6/2/2026

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VIKAND and LEDGID Partner for a Connected Maritime Digital Ecosystem

Maritime healthcare provider VIKAND has partnered with LEDGID to integrate medical services into a secure, blockchain-based digital trust infrastructure for seafarers. The collaboration aims to provide crew members with portable, user-owned digital profiles that streamline identity verification and access to wellbeing support across the industry.

Maritime Executive6/1/2026

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Maritime digital identity platform LEDGID launches at Posidonia

LEDGID has launched its maritime digital identity platform at Posidonia 2026, becoming the first signatory of BIMCO's Seafarer Digital Certificate Charter. The platform enables seafarers to manage a portable digital profile of verified qualifications and records through a partnership with The Mission to Seafarers.

Splash2476/1/2026

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Ledgid Partners with Navarino and Vikand for Digital Seafarer Ecosystem

Ledgid has announced a strategic partnership with Navarino and Vikand to develop a comprehensive digital ecosystem for seafarers. This collaboration integrates maritime connectivity and global healthcare services into a unified digital platform designed to improve crew welfare and operational data management.

Smart Maritime Network5/29/2026

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LedgID and FrontM Partner for Seafarer Digital Identity

LedgID and FrontM have announced a strategic partnership to develop a blockchain-based digital identity platform specifically for the maritime industry. This solution aims to securely manage seafarer certifications and documentation, streamlining administrative processes for crew members and port authorities.

smart maritime3/4/2026

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IDSure and Ledgid unite to build secure digital vault for seafarer data

IDSure and Ledgid are collaborating to create a blockchain-based digital vault for seafarers' data, including certifications and medical records. The platform aims to improve data security and efficiency in the maritime documentation process.

Maritime Online News10/2/2024

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Ledgid: Putting Seafarers back in Control of Their Digital Identity

Ledgid is a blockchain-based digital identity platform designed to give seafarers full control over their professional credentials and documentation. Founded by Captain Pankaj Sharma and Amit Sharma, the platform aims to streamline maritime recruitment while ensuring data security and transparency.

SeaNews11/10/2023

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