Secure at sea
Providing innovative solutions within a technological seamless experience. We are at the forefront of developing touchless security access control solutions to meet the needs of cruise, ferry and offshore markets.
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We are the market leaders
ASSA ABLOY has been serving the maritime industry since the 1980s and we are the market leader in onboard access control.
We offer a wide portfolio of advanced products and solutions to smooth the journey for both passengers and crew from check-in to disembarkation. These include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) locks, mobile key solutions, gangway control systems, marine access control systems, master key systems, CLIQ® Remote, emergency exit devices and muster control systems.
Market segments
Our three core market segments are Cruise, Ferry and Offshore. Offering a complete range of products and solutions to enhance the guest experience and improve operational efficiency for the crew.
Cruise ships
Tailored access solutions for cruise ships.
Ferries
Reliable marine solutions for ferries.
Offshore vessels
Advanced marine solutions for offshore vessels.
In-house solution development
In our dedicated R&D department based in Landskrona, Sweden, experts create and develop innovative solutions specially tailored for specific customer requirements.
Our belief is to listen closely to customer requirements and respond to feedback so that we deliver viable, flexible and robust solutions to meet the demands of the maritime environment.
At a time of rapid technological change and increasing automation, we always strive to be at the leading edge of developments. We use standard platforms and adapt these to solve our customers’ challenges, enhancing both the ship owner and passenger experience.
Our history in brief
The story began in 1974 when locksmith Tør Sørnes, who worked at leading Norwegian lock manufacturer TrioVing, invented the world’s first mechanical keycard door lock.
We delivered our first VingCard electronic lock at the beginning of the 90s, marking the first time that marine locks could be recoded for every new guest. This development changed the face of passenger ship security and launched a brand new industry where we continue to set the pace.
Our headquarters is located in Norway (Ski), with dedicated marine sales, service and support offices in China (Shanghai), Italy (Udine), Singapore, Spain (Barcelona), Sweden (Landskrona) and the US (Fort Lauderdale).
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Product benefits and competitive advantage
Reliability and high performance are the hallmarks of our products. We build trust through delivering top quality and our ability to create full security ecosystems and integration platforms.
Our strong brand, reputation for quality, dedicated personnel and global presence, combine to make us an easy and accommodating solution provider to work with. We enjoy long-standing relationships with an extensive list of loyal customers in all marine segments.
The following key phrases in our Net Promoter Score (NPS) feedback aptly demonstrate how we are perceived in the market:
- High product quality
- Good customer service
- Experienced technical and sales support
Unlocking a sustainable future – for us and for our customers
Our Group’s 2025 sustainability targets include a 25% reduction in carbon footprint, energy intensity and hazardous waste intensity, as well as a 50% reduction in organic solvents intensity. Supply chain management goals include sourcing 95% of our spend in identified risk countries from sustainability-audited suppliers and covering 95% of our direct and indirect materials spend with our Business Partner Code of Conduct.
One of our environmental initiatives has been to move away from using 9V batteries to compact AA batteries. Using smaller components reduces power consumption, which supports our cruise customers in lowering operating expenses. Even small reductions in load requirement add up to significant savings over time.
These goals align with the ESG initiatives of responsible cruise lines as they pursue more efficient power consumption onboard, emissions reductions, safeguarding the health and safety of guests and crew, and promoting supply chain transparency.
Aurora Botnia sets new green standard
"The MS Aurora Botnia (built 2021) is the most environmentally friendly passenger vessel on earth. ASSA ABLOY supplied us with the VingCard Essence, specially designed for metal doors, and the Aurora Botnia will be the first ferry in the world to use mobile access. The locking solution is user-friendly and provides added security for our guests, and being fully automated makes our lives much easier."
- Markus Backlund, Project Manager Interior, Wasaline/NLC Ferry Oy AB
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