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NAPA Fleet Intelligence vs Windward

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NAPA Fleet Intelligence

Maritime

Vessel performance, emissions compliance and voyage optimisation built on NAPA hydrodynamic ship models

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Windward

Maritime

AI-powered maritime risk intelligence

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NAPA Fleet Intelligence model-derived performance from AIS and noon reports is an estimate, so it supports fleet screening and dispute evidence better than fine-grained optimisation of a single ship.; Windward requires embedded expert analysts for actionable intelligence; cannot operate fully autonomously
  • They diverge on capability: NAPA Fleet Intelligence covers NAPA Performance Model, Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NAPA Fleet Intelligence and Windward actually diverge.

Attributes where NAPA Fleet Intelligence and Windward differ
AttributeNAPA Fleet IntelligenceWindward
Starting priceOn request$3000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown1996

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in NAPA Fleet Intelligence

  • NAPA Performance Model
  • AIS-based analysis
  • Voyage optimisation
  • Emissions reporting
  • Hull and propeller performance
  • Fleet benchmarking
  • Onboard integration
  • Passenger ship modules

Only in Windward

  • AI-powered risk scoring
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Ship-to-ship detection
  • Dark activity alerts
  • Compliance systems
  • Trading platforms
  • Banking systems
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

  • A charterer assessing hull performance of vessels it does not own using AIS data alonenot Windward
  • An owner needing auditable CII and EU ETS numbers rather than spreadsheet estimatesnot Windward
  • A technical manager deciding whether hull cleaning this quarter pays for itself in fuelnot Windward
  • A fleet arguing a charter party speed and consumption claim and needing model-backed evidencenot Windward

Windward

  • Detecting vessel spoofing using multi-sensor AIS, dark vessel signals, and satellite datanot NAPA Fleet Intelligence
  • Conducting UN sanctions investigations for North Korea maritime compliancenot NAPA Fleet Intelligence
  • Performing financial AML and sanctions screening for maritime transactionsnot NAPA Fleet Intelligence
  • Identifying drug smuggling routes in international shipping networksnot NAPA Fleet Intelligence
  • Tracking port delays and causes in real-time shipping visibilitynot NAPA Fleet Intelligence

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

  • Model-derived performance from AIS and noon reports is an estimate, so it supports fleet screening and dispute evidence better than fine-grained optimisation of a single ship.
  • Pricing is per vessel and unpublished, and modular scoping means the quote you compare against a competitor may not cover the same functions.
  • Building the vessel-specific performance model requires hull form and design data that owners of older or second-hand tonnage often do not have, which turns onboarding into a data hunt.
  • It is a monitoring and advisory layer, not a system of record; you still run a separate planned maintenance system, a chartering system and a crewing system.
  • NAPA is strongest in the design and stability world, and its operational reference base, while real, is smaller than the pure voyage-optimisation specialists, so integration breadth with commercial shipping software is narrower.

Windward

  • Requires embedded expert analysts for actionable intelligence; cannot operate fully autonomously
  • Platform focuses on specific maritime regions (Strait of Hormuz, Somali piracy zones); may not provide equally robust global coverage
  • Classified as unclassified and shareable, limiting penetration into highly classified defense operations
  • API-dependent architecture (GraphQL-based) may create integration complexity for some organizations
  • Multi-source data integration can be resource-intensive for organizations lacking dedicated intelligence staff

Pricing, plan by plan

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

On request
  • NAPA Fleet Intelligence$undefined/year
    • Licensed per vessel with modular scope
    • Fleet agreements and multi-year terms negotiated
    • Vessel model creation may be a one-off setup charge

Windward

$3000/month
  • Professional$7500/month
    • Behavioral analytics
    • Dark activity detection
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose NAPA Fleet Intelligence if

  • You need napa performance model.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want ais-based analysis.
NAPA Fleet Intelligence review

Choose Windward if

  • You need ai-powered risk scoring.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want sanctions compliance.
Windward review

Questions people ask

Is NAPA Fleet Intelligence or Windward better?
Neither clearly leads. NAPA Fleet Intelligence starts at On request and Windward at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NAPA Fleet Intelligence or Windward?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence starts at On request and Windward at $3000/month.
Does NAPA Fleet Intelligence or Windward run on more platforms?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence runs on Web, Cloud. Windward runs on Web, Api.
What is NAPA Fleet Intelligence best used for?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence is most often used for a charterer assessing hull performance of vessels it does not own using ais data alone, an owner needing auditable cii and eu ets numbers rather than spreadsheet estimates, a technical manager deciding whether hull cleaning this quarter pays for itself in fuel, a fleet arguing a charter party speed and consumption claim and needing model-backed evidence. Of those, a charterer assessing hull performance of vessels it does not own using ais data alone and an owner needing auditable cii and eu ets numbers rather than spreadsheet estimates are not what Windward is typically brought in for.
What can NAPA Fleet Intelligence do that Windward cannot?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence covers NAPA Performance Model, AIS-based analysis, Voyage optimisation, Emissions reporting. Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Sanctions compliance, Ship-to-ship detection, Dark activity alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Do we need onboard sensors?

No. NAPA can produce performance analysis from AIS and noon reports using its hydrodynamic model, though instrumented data improves accuracy.

Windward: Does Windward provide autonomous intelligence or does it require human analysts?

Windward requires expert analysts to embed directly in your mission to deliver intelligence-ready products. The platform supports analyst workflows but cannot operate fully autonomously.

Source
NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Does it handle EU ETS and CII?

Yes, emissions calculation and regulatory reporting for EU MRV, IMO DCS, CII and EU ETS are covered.

Windward: What data sources does Windward use beyond AIS?

Windward integrates multiple data sources including AIS, dark vessel signals, Earth Observation (EO), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and RF signals to provide multi-sensor maritime intelligence where AIS alone is insufficient.

Source
NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Is it the same NAPA used for ship design?

Yes, same company, and Fleet Intelligence reuses the hydrodynamic modelling from that business.

NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Is pricing published?

No. It is licensed per vessel by module, quoted per fleet.

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