Dualog Drive

The easiest data
transfer tool
for your fleet

The easiest data exchange tool
for your fleet

Exchange any type of data between your ships and shore
without manual work and errors.

Save time
with automation

New files are automatically transferred to the recipient once they appear in the sender’s folder. The service automatically creates folders for each ship.

Control
all fleet transfers

Monitor all transfers through a single interface. Configure ships from the office. Quickly troubleshoot with immediate notifications.

Start work
within minutes

Easily install Dualog Drive across your ships and exchange data without vessel IT involvement. Use your current folder structure.
“We deliver PMS data to and from each ship
without manual work and constant monitoring.
We are focused on what really matters.”
Thomas Dinter, IT Manager
TB Marine Shipmanagement

Use cases

For all tasks at sea

Exchange any type of data with your ships the most effective way.

Exchange any type of data with your ships
the most effective way.

Replicating PMS data

PMS data provided by your PMS system automatically replicated to or from ships. No manual work, errors or reliance on email.

Syncing documents

Safety documentation, bills of lading, delivery notes, circulars and certificates are seamlessly synchronised within a single folder structure.

Distributing software

Just drag and drop files to upload software updates to a ship or the entire fleet. Standardised software installer repository and up-to-date security.

Collecting sensor data

IoT and sensor data are collected from all vessels directly to Amazon S3 in real time, enabling data-driven decisions and quick improvements.

Sending VDR data

Files of any size are automatically delivered from the ships to centralised storage. No more reliance on USB drives or courier services.

Uploading CCTV videos

High-quality videos and images from onboard cameras are uploaded to onshore location for monitoring, enhancing security and efficiency.

Transfer files in seconds ​

Data exchange

To start a transfer task,
just specify the source
and destination paths.

To start a transfer task, just specify the source
and destination paths.

One-way sync ​

One-way sync (mirroring) function ensures all vessels have the same set of documents onboard. Changes can be made only in the source folder (on the ship or in the office) and automatically replicated to the destination.
Mirroring_folders_between ships_and_shore

Moving data

Once new files are detected in the source folder on the ship or in the office, they are automatically transferred to the destination. Files are removed from the source after they are sent, saving disk space. You also have the option to add a backup folder if needed.

With shipping in mind

Your fleet gets the most convenient and time-saving
data exchange tool available.

Your fleet gets the most convenient and
time-saving data exchange tool available.

Configuration

Your automated
transfers start here ​

Easily exchange data with fleets of different types, structures, and operational tasks.

Any source or destination​

Exchange data with local drives, network drives, or a cloud storage like Microsoft SharePoint.

Automated folder creation ​

The service creates folders for each ship automatically, providing automated folder naming based on IMO number, ship name, or customised name.

Unlimited
transfers​

Set up multiple transfer tasks in parallel. Configure multiple sources or destinations within a single task to send files to or from many ships.

Ships
grouping ​

Send data to or from a ship or create groups of vessels with a single transfer configuration. Easily add or remove ships to get data from.

Integrations

Integrate your
SharePoint

The one-way sync (mirroring) enables a unified folder structure across the fleet, making it easier to navigate documentsSeamless integration of Dualog Drive with SharePoint, allowing you to have the same set of documents on each ships.

Seamless integration Dualog Drive with ShartePoint
Integrations

Collect sensor data
to Amazon S3

Automatically send IoT and other analytics data from your fleet directly to Amazon S3 cloud storage. Make better decisions and have more efficient operations.
Dualog Drive collects IoT and sensor data from ships to Amazon S3 cloud storage
Dashboard

All fleet transfers
in one interface

Monitor all fleet transfers from shore using the web portal. Easily ensure that all files are delivered to each ship or shore office

Dualog Drive dashboard provides full fleet transfers overview
Airtime optimisation

Crucial data will be delivered

Dualog Drive helps you to deliver critical business data even with an unstable connection through:

Features

Malware scanner

An optional feature that scans files in the cloud for malware before they reach onboard or onshore devices. This provides an additional security layer, preventing the spread of infected files throughout the fleet.

Malware scanner checks files for threats in the cloud

Uses Sandbox
technology

Files are checked in a controlled environment for malware before they delivered to a computer.

Blocks all known
malware

Multiple scanners reduce the risk of zero-day attacks, ransomware, and viruses.

No need for
updates and installations

Operates in the cloud without any shipboard installations and ensures efficient scanning 24/7.

Collect fleetwide
syslog data

Receive logs from 1000’s of sources
for you SOC immediately
and detect threats.

Receive logs from 1000’s of sources
for your SOC immediately and detect threats.

Syslog collector

Add-on to Dualog Drive

Improve your fleet's security analytics

Collect logs to your SOC(Security Operations Center) in real-time, improve security analytics, identify threats, detect and prevent network issues.

Collect logs from all types of devices

A time-saving way to get firewall, router, printer, switch, or IDS logs from many ships to your SOC

Filter your syslog flow

Filter logs by devices, severity levels, facility codes and message content. Analyse only relevant data.​

Monitor all devices fleetwide

Analyse the volume of data produced fleetwide per day, per ship, per device, or by type – all in one dashboard.

Remotely configure all devices 

Automatically distribute configuration to all ships and devices. Save time. Reduce errors. 

We compared Dualog Drive with land-based
file transfer solutions such as OneDrive, SharePoint,
and Dropbox in shipping data exchange.

Comparison

What is the difference ?

Features

Designed for

Moving data

Syncing data

Automated transfers
(PMS, IoT, SMS etc.)
Local mirror copy of SharePoint onboard
Dashboard with all fleet transfers overview
Integration with Amazon S3 for IoT data collection

Dualog Drive

Shipping

One-way sync
(mirroring from source)

OneDrive

General use

Two-way sync

Install in minutes.
Use without
IT staff involvement.

Install in minutes.
Use without IT staff
involvement.

Installation

Download and install Dualog Drive within minutes through the Dualog Portal.

Adaptability

You don’t need to rebuild an existing folder structure or add any hardware to use Drive.

Usage

The built-in guide and easy to use interface make it ready to use from day one.

Updates

Use over-the-air updates for easy management of Drive software patches and upgrades.

Usability

“We calculated ROI with the business department during the project implementation, and as a result, we saved 186 man-hours per month!”
Louis Liu, IT Manager
MOL Chemical Tankers group

Try Dualog Drive on
your ships

Try Dualog Drive on
your ships

Our expert will help you to set up a service according to your fleet structure
1
Get access to a cloud-based admin console and install Dualog Drive on your ships
2
Exchange data with your ships smoothly
3

Get started

FAQ

Still have questions?

Get started

Does this work with any satcom system?
Yes, Dualog Drive is compatible with all internet providers such as Starlink, VSAT, LTE etc.
No, you can use it with any carrier and ICT systems onboard.

To start a free trial:

  • Create an account on Dualog Portal
  • Download the software, and install it on your vessels
  • Configure the transfer tasks


The trial involves 2-4 ships and your office setup. It runs for 1-3 months to fully test data transfer from ships to shore and vice versa. For more details on how to get started, read this article or contact us.

The deployment time depends on the size of your fleet and setup complexity, but most companies can get started within a few hours. For a more accurate time estimate, please contact us.

No, Dualog Drive doesn’t require any special hardware. Learn more about the system requirements here.

Learn more about the system requirements in the article.

A monthly subscription per ship/office. Contact us for detailed pricing information.

Configuration and functions

No, you can transfer any volume of data without any file size restrictions.
You can run 4 parallel transmissions per ship, sending data to or from the vessel.
You can integrate it with your SharePoint for document synchronisation across the fleet and with Amazon AWS to collect sensor data from ships.

Yes, Dualog provides end-to-end data encryption, and two-factor user authentication. In addition, Dualog Drive offers a paid “Malware Scanner” option to additionally protect your onboard computers from sending and receiving malicious files.

Yes, you can use the “ShareView” function. It allows you to share a transfer status with other stakeholders via a secure link.
Yes, if they have a Dualog Drive client installed.

Use cases and comparison

Common use cases include replicating PMS data, syncing documents, distributing software, collecting sensor data, sending VDR data, uploading CCTV videos and more. Learn about more use cases here.

Dualog Dive is developed in collaboration with vessel IT teams worldwide to ensure the most flexible and reliable data transfer between ships and shore in any environment. Read a full comparison with other solutions here.

Customer stories

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