Höegh Autoliners has signed a five-year contract with SGM Technology to equip its entire fleet of 38 vessels, plus future newbuilds, with PntGuard™ navigation resilience technology. The system provides an independent positioning source and immediate bridge alerts to combat rising global GPS jamming and spoofing incidents. Scheduled to begin rollout in September 2026, the agreement marks a proactive industry step to safeguard vessel positioning, safety, and operational reliability.
Oslo, Norway | September 1, 2026 – In a proactive move to combat rising electronic interference at sea, Höegh Autoliners has signed a major five-year contract with Norwegian technology firm SGM Technology to equip its entire fleet with PntGuard™. The advanced solution is designed to safeguard vessel positioning and navigation resilience against growing threats from GPS jamming and spoofing.
The landmark agreement covers Höegh Autoliners’ current operating fleet of 38 vessels, as well as all future newbuilds scheduled to enter service throughout the duration of the contract. Installations are slated to begin this month.
Combating GNSS Interference at Sea
GPS jamming and spoofing incidents have escalated significantly across critical global shipping lanes, posing severe challenges to safe navigation, operational planning, and onboard situational awareness.
PntGuard addresses these vulnerabilities by providing a reliable, independent positioning source when standard GPS signals are disrupted. Furthermore, the system instantly alerts bridge teams upon detecting interference, granting crews immediate situational awareness and the ability to respond swiftly. Beyond active safety, the technology also logs an independently verified record of each vessel’s route, bolstering voyage verification and regulatory compliance.
Executive Perspectives on Operational Resilience
Leadership from Höegh Autoliners emphasized that investing in digital resilience is a critical component of modern maritime safety and risk management.
Sebjørn Dahl, COO, Höegh Autoliners, said “GPS jamming and spoofing incidents have become an increasing challenge across major shipping routes worldwide, creating risks for navigation, operational planning and situational awareness onboard vessels. With the fleet-wide rollout of PntGuard, Höegh Autoliners is taking a proactive step to strengthen operational resilience and support safe, reliable global operations.”
Christian Hall, Head of Global Cargo Operations and Digital Projects, Höegh Autoliners, said “Digital resilience is becoming an increasingly important part of maritime safety and operational excellence. We didn’t want to wait for an incident to act and make a decision to build resilience. By deploying this technology across our entire fleet, we are leading the pack, strengthening our ability to operate safely and efficiently, regardless of the environment our vessels encounter.”
A Milestone for SGM Technology
Based near Oslo, SGM Technology views the agreement as a defining moment and one of the largest fleet-wide deployments of its navigation protection technology in commercial shipping history.
Steffen Grefsgård, CEO, SGM Technology, said “We are proud to support Höegh Autoliners in taking a leading role on this issue. This is a real statement about the underlying risk culture and proactive approach to mitigating risks and preventing losses caused by GNSS interference. Höegh Autoliners’ thorough and professional assessment. underscores their dedication to safety, reliability, and innovation.”
Fleet-wide rollout begins in September 2026, ensuring that all existing vessels and incoming newbuildings are fully fortified against electronic interference from their very first day in service.
About Höegh Autoliners
Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) transportation services, carrying cars, high and heavy machinery, and breakbulk cargo across major trade routes worldwide. Each year, Höegh Autoliners transports approximately 1.6 million car equivalent units (CEU) as well as other rolling and static cargo. The company is investing in new vessel technologies, including its Aurora-class newbuild programme, designed to support the transition to future low- and zero-carbon fuels.
Source: Höegh Autoliners