Marfle, Flinders Port Holdings, and Hart Marine Mark Two Years of Partnership Powering Smarter Pilotage in Australia

[Helsinki, 27 March 2026] — Marfle, Flinders Port Holdings, and Hart Marine proudly celebrate two years of collaboration, bringing together advanced fleet performance monitoring and industry-leading shipbuilding to elevate pilot boat operations across Australia.

The partnership began in late 2023 through close collaboration between Hart Marine, Australia’s leading pilot boat shipbuilder, and Flinders Ports (FP), a major port operator in South Australia. Following an initial demonstration of Marfle Fleet Analytics, FP recognised the benefits of integrating the system into its day-to-day marine operations. FP has progressively rolled out Marfle software across its pilot boat fleet to enable data-driven decision-making and higher efficiencies.

Four FP pilot boats are now powered by Marfle software, providing comprehensive visibility into fleet and vessel performance, engine health, fuel efficiency, and vessel handling behaviour.

Marfle has proven to be a powerful operational tool for FP, enabling the detection, analysis and visualisation of real-time engine data alongside historical performance metrics, in an easy-to-use, intuitive interface. By having a complete operational overview, the FP team can seamlessly compare fuel consumption between vessels with different engine configurations, identify driving patterns that support greater crew efficiency, and encourage safer and more consistent operational practices.

Feedback on the platform has been consistently positive, with Marfle’s automated reporting functionality now widely used across the organisation.

All vessels involved in the collaboration have been built exceptionally by Hart Marine, FP major pilot boat shipbuilding partner. Over the past two years, Hart Marine has delivered three new pilot boats for FP with Marfle systems installed and has also retrofitted the technology on an existing Hart-built vessel.

“Hart Marine is known worldwide as the ‘Pilot Boat of Choice,’ building high-performance pilot and patrol vessels for demanding operations,” said Ben Switzer, Production Manager at Hart Marine. “By combining our proven shipbuilding experience with Marfle’s advanced fleet analytics, Flinders Ports now operates top-tier pilot vessels that keep crews safe, perform at the highest level, and support long-term fleet and vessel performance."

“Hart Marine’s technical expertise and Flinders Ports’ operational insight have been critical to the success of this collaboration,” states Joose Viljanen, CEO of Marfle. “From initial demonstrations to system installation and ongoing development, this partnership shows how technology providers, operators, and shipbuilders can work together to deliver practical, operationally relevant solutions.”

Hart Marine also serves as Marfle’s official installation partner across Australian waters, ensuring seamless integration of the Marfle system across both new and existing vessels.

The most recent milestone in the collaboration is the integration of weather data into Marfle’s platform, a development that is already showing positive progress and further enhances operational awareness for Flinders Ports’ marine teams.

Together, Marfle, Flinders Ports, and Hart Marine continue to demonstrate how strong partnerships can drive innovation and measurable operational improvements in pilot boat operations.

Media Inquiries

Marfle
Ana Rosa
Marketing Specialist
Email: ana.rosa@marfle.com
Phone: +358 44 925 7739

Flinders Port Holdings
Hannah Davis
Group Marketing Manager
Email: Hannah.Davis@fphgroup.com.au
Phone: 0428 789 431

Hart Marine
Beata Shields
beata@hartmarine.com.au
Email: beata@hartmarine.com.au
Phone: 03 5975 5622

About Marfle

Founded in 2016, Marfle has become a global leader in maritime analytics, helping operators from CTVs and ferries to tugs, aquaculture, and pilotage, elevate how global fleets perform. By delivering real-time and historical insights into engine health, fuel efficiency, and compliance, Marfle enables ports and operators to run safer, greener, and more cost-effective operations. As the industry accelerates toward digitalisation and sustainability, Marfle’s technology is setting new standards for smarter decision-making at sea.

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About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal as well as the port of Port Adelaide and the six key regional ports of Port Giles, Port Lincoln, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports and logistics, we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australia’s top 10 companies, with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations, we facilitate over $25 billion dollars in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

We are proud of our role in the economic development of the state and the wellbeing of its port communities.

Website: flindersportholdings.com.au
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About Hart Marine

Hart Marine is a family-owned shipbuilder based on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, with over 40 years of experience delivering high-performance pilot vessels designed for safety and efficiency. Known for its innovative ORC bow design, Hart Marine builds selfrighting, wave-piercing pilot boats that reduce fatigue and improve handling in challenging conditions. Its commitment to reliability and advanced engineering has made Hart Marine a trusted partner for ports across Australia and beyond.

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Marfle, Flinders Port Holdings & Hart Marine Teams

This press release was jointly prepared by the Marfle, Flinders Port Holdings and Hart Marine teams, bringing together advanced fleet performance monitoring and industry-leading shipbuilding to elevate pilot boat operations across Australia.