From fragmented port data to the world’s first real-time AI maritime detention intelligence platform

David Holly, founder of WLW, co-founded designed, built and operationalised DetentionTrackr the ground up with, transforming scattered global Port State Control data into a single, actionable intelligence platform powered by AI.

The result is a category-defining product that gives maritime operators, managers and suppliers something they have never had before: real-time visibility of vessel detentions, enriched with context, contacts and commercial opportunity.

The challenge

Maritime detention data exists, but it is fragmented, slow and operationally unusable.

  • Data spread across multiple global MoU portals, each with different formats, structures and update cycles
  • No unified global view of detentions across regions
  • Limited context around why vessels are detained
  • No direct connection to owners or managers
  • Zero ability to act quickly while a detention is still live

This creates a critical gap.

The opportunity to fix a problem, win a contract or reduce risk exists for a very short window. Most operators miss it completely.

The solution

WLW designed and built the world’s first unified maritime detention intelligence platform.

A real-time system that collects, standardises, enriches and activates global detention data.

  • Built a global data pipeline across all major Port State Control regions
  • Integrated live detention feeds across multiple MoUs into a single system
  • Standardised inconsistent global datasets into a unified structure
  • Developed a scalable scraping and ingestion engine with scheduled refresh cycles
  • Created a real-time dashboard with live detention tracking across ports and regions
  • Designed full vessel intelligence profiles combining inspections, deficiencies and history

The platform removes fragmentation and replaces it with clarity, speed and action.

AI-led intelligence layer

This is not just a data aggregator.

WLW engineered an AI-enhanced intelligence layer that turns raw detention data into commercial insight.

  • AI risk scoring based on flag, age, deficiency rate and performance indicators
  • Deficiency pattern recognition and trend analysis
  • Contextual understanding of detention reasons
  • Enrichment of vessel, owner and manager profiles
  • Identification of service gaps and intervention opportunities

Instead of just showing what happened, the platform explains why and what to do next.

Commercial activation built in

The platform was designed around real-world use cases, not just data visibility.

  • Ship managers identify underperforming competitors and approach owners at the right moment
  • Agents and service providers act immediately while vessels are still detained
  • Safety and compliance companies target vessels with known deficiencies
  • Insurers and risk teams monitor operational exposure in real time

This turns detention data into a live commercial trigger, not a static report.

Platform capabilities

DetentionTrackr delivers a full intelligence and action layer across the maritime ecosystem.

  • Real-time global detention monitoring across major Port State Control regions
  • Coverage across 150+ maritime nations
  • Advanced filtering by vessel, port, flag, owner and deficiency type
  • Full vessel profiles with inspection history and risk indicators
  • Owner and manager contact intelligence for direct outreach
  • Alerts, watchlists and saved vessel tracking
  • Exportable datasets and full IMO-based reports

Everything is built to reduce time to action.

The result

WLW did not just build a product. It created a new category in maritime intelligence.

  • The first platform to unify global detention data into a single real-time view
  • The first to combine detention data with AI-driven enrichment and risk scoring
  • The first to connect detentions directly to commercial action and outreach
  • A system that replaces hours of manual monitoring with instant visibility

At its core, the platform delivers on a simple but powerful outcome:

Helping vessels sail sooner and helping businesses act faster

Why this matters

Global detention rates are rising and enforcement is tightening across all regions.

Every detention represents:

  • Delays
  • Cost
  • Risk
  • Opportunity

WLW has turned that moment into a real-time, data-driven advantage.

It is positioned as the definitive source of global detention intelligence and a critical operational tool for the modern maritime industry.

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From fragmented port data to the world’s first real-time AI maritime detention intelligence platform
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From fragmented port data to the world’s first real-time AI maritime detention intelligence platform
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From fragmented port data to the world’s first real-time AI maritime detention intelligence platform
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From fragmented port data to the world’s first real-time AI maritime detention intelligence platform

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