St. Maarten has become the first Dutch Caribbean island to launch the MOBI app, a digital platform that strengthens maritime security and supports compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The application was introduced during a recent maritime workshop on St.
Maarten and was made possible through cooperation with the Kingdom Maritime
Administration (KMA), the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Amsterdam.
The MOBI app is designed to digitize and streamline key maritime security processes,
including incident reporting, document management, inspections, ISPS audits, and
compliance monitoring. By providing secure and real-time access to critical information,
the platform improves coordination among maritime stakeholders and enhances
situational awareness across the sector.
The implementation of the application marks an important step in St. Maarten’s efforts to
modernize its maritime security framework and meet international obligations under the
International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The introduction of the MOBI app was supported by a series of stakeholder sessions
held in April. Representatives from government agencies, port operators, and other
maritime partners participated in practical demonstrations and technical discussions
focused on the app’s day-to-day use and operational benefits. Feedback gathered
during these sessions will help guide the next phase of implementation.
“The introduction of the MOBI app represents an important step in strengthening
maritime security through the use of modern digital tools,” TEATT Minister Grisha
Heyliger-Martens in the rollout said. “By engaging stakeholders early and ensuring they
understand how the application works in practice, we are laying the foundation for
effective and sustainable implementation.”
St. Maarten and Aruba first expressed interest in the application after a presentation by
a MOBI representative at the Kingdom Maritime Administration conference and
workshops held in Aruba in 2025. Aruba is expected to launch the app in September
2026, with other islands in the Dutch Caribbean expected to follow.
The launch of the MOBI app reflects St. Maarten’s broader commitment to upholding
international maritime security standards while improving efficiency, transparency, and
compliance within the sector.
