NorthStandard Partnered With SGM Technology
The shipping insurer teamed up with SGM Technology to offer the PntGuard anti-jamming platform to its global members.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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NorthStandard has partnered with SGM Technology to provide the PntGuard platform, which authenticates ship position signals to combat GNSS jamming and spoofing. The move aims to mitigate navigational risks, compliance issues, and insurance claims linked to signal interference.
Why it matters
GNSS interference poses a significant threat to commercial shipping safety and operational reliability. By providing a verified alternative signal, this partnership helps vessels maintain accurate positioning even when standard satellite feeds are compromised.
The PntGuard platform utilizes the Iridium PNT satellite service to provide ship positions independent of standard GNSS feeds. The system compares real-time feeds against authenticated signals to trigger immediate visual and audible alerts during failures.
The players
NorthStandard
NorthStandard is a major international marine insurance provider that serves the global shipping industry.
SGM Technology
SGM Technology is the provider of the PntGuard platform and related maritime navigation security solutions.
Iridium PNT
Iridium PNT is a satellite-based service used to deliver positioning, navigation, and timing data independent of global navigation satellite systems.
The details
PntGuard is now part of the NorthStandard GetSET! technology portfolio, leveraging APNT (Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) technology that has been utilized by organizations for over a decade. The system specifically targets vulnerabilities in satellite navigation that can lead to spoofing or jamming during maritime transit.
Timeline
Naltec's APNT technology has been deployed by commercial organizations for over 10 years.
The Tech Race
The integration of Iridium PNT into commercial shipping fleets marks a definitive shift toward redundant, satellite-based authentication systems. This deployment signals a transition away from reliance on singular GNSS feeds toward multi-layered, tamper-resistant navigation standards.
NorthStandard members can now reduce operational overhead by accessing the PntGuard platform at a 15% discount. This provides shipping operators with a direct tool to minimize the costs and logistical delays associated with GNSS-related navigation failures.
The takeaway
Maritime operators are increasingly prioritizing signal authentication as a core component of their risk management strategy. Investing in redundant PNT services offers a practical defense against the rising threat of satellite interference in global waters.
Further reading
Learn more about maritime digital security in our Cybersecurity section.
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