Protag Systems Joins the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) to Strengthen Digital Traceability and Battery Compliance
The Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) is pleased to welcome Protag Systems as the newest member of our global community of maritime battery enablers. As the maritime industry prepares for a new era of digital compliance and lifecycle transparency, Protag brings advanced expertise in Digital Product Passports, traceability, and data management. Through its innovative platform, the company is helping maritime stakeholders transform complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions that support the safe and sustainable adoption of battery technology.
Building the Digital Infrastructure for Maritime Compliance
Protag Systems is a Norwegian technology company focused on creating the digital infrastructure needed for trusted product and lifecycle data through Digital Product Passports (DPPs). At the heart of its offering is the ProtagCore Engine, a platform that enables manufacturers and industrial companies to create, manage, and maintain Digital Product Passports across multiple industries and regulatory frameworks.
While Protag has developed significant expertise in Digital Battery Passports, its technology extends far beyond individual battery systems. Within the maritime sector, the company envisions a future where complete Ship Passports connect batteries, components, systems, and materials through a single digital thread, providing unprecedented visibility and traceability throughout the lifecycle of a vessel.
Through its ecosystem platform, ProtagConnect, manufacturers, suppliers, operators, certifiers, and regulators can securely exchange real-time information, creating a structured environment for collaboration, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Supporting Maritime Battery Traceability
Protag’s involvement in maritime batteries emerged naturally from its work in regulated industrial value chains. As the EU Battery Regulation and maritime decarbonization initiatives gained momentum, the company recognized that maritime battery systems would become one of the most demanding applications for traceability and compliance management.
Through engagement with battery manufacturers, maritime operators, and industry stakeholders, Protag identified a significant gap between regulatory requirements and practical implementation. This insight led the company to expand its platform to support maritime battery use cases, including lifecycle data management, system-level traceability, and compliance automation.
Today, Protag is developing capabilities that support end-to-end traceability for maritime battery systems, covering everything from individual cells and modules tofully integrated onboard energy storage systems. The company is also preparing pilot projects designed to demonstrate how Digital Battery Passports can be implemented in real-world maritime operations without creating additional complexity for operators.
From Regulatory Awareness to Practical Execution
Protag’s contribution to the MBF community lies in its ability to bridge the gap between regulatory frameworks and practical implementation. The company brings a production-ready software platform built specifically for complex industrial environments, a scalable architecture capable of managing maritime systems, and an ecosystem model that enables structured data sharing between stakeholders.
By automating documentation workflows and reducing administrative burden, Protag helps organizations improve data quality, streamline compliance processes, and unlock new opportunities for value creation. Features such as AI-supported compliance scoring and the company’s upcoming “One Click Passport” functionality aim to make Digital Product Passports significantly more efficient and accessible for industry participants.
“Joining the Maritime Battery Forum is a natural step for Protag. The maritime
industry is entering a phase where traceability, compliance, and data transparency are becoming increasingly important. Our goal is to make Digital Battery Passports not only a regulatory requirement, but also a driver for efficiency, collaboration, and value creation across the maritime ecosystem.”
About the Maritime Battery Forum
The Maritime Battery Forum was founded with the aim of promoting new and efficient energy storage technologies in the maritime industry. With over 90 members across 3 continents, the MBF works to disseminate information, facilitate discussion, and accelerate the journey towards a zero-emission maritime future.
Contact :
Ayomide Miracle Salifu
Community & Communications Manager
Email: ayomidesalifu@maritimebatteryforum.com
Website: www.maritimebatteryforum.com
