How Anthony Veder Built wAVe — A Global Intranet for Maritime Crews

The Challenge

Anthony Veder is an international gas shipping company with offices in multiple countries and crews working on ships across the globe. Their existing intranet was outdated, difficult to use, and failed to reach the maritime crew members who spent months at sea.

The company needed a modern intranet that could:

• Reach crew members on ships with limited internet connectivity
• Connect multiple office locations across different countries
• Modernize internal communication with a fresh, user-friendly interface
• Centralize company information that was scattered across different systems

The Solution

Working with Droptica, Anthony Veder built wAVe — their new intranet platform based on Open Intranet. The project was delivered within a very short timeframe, featuring:

Modern Design

A completely new look and feel that matched Anthony Veder’s brand identity. The interface was designed to be intuitive and accessible for both office staff and maritime crews.

Multi-Location Support

Content targeting by location and department ensured that each office and crew received relevant information while maintaining access to company-wide announcements.

Mobile-First Approach

Recognizing that crew members would primarily access the intranet from mobile devices during port calls or via satellite internet, the platform was built with mobile-first responsive design.

Knowledge Management

Centralized repository for company procedures, safety protocols, and operational documents — replacing scattered file shares and email attachments.

The Results

The launch of wAVe was met with enthusiasm across the organization:

• Company-wide adoption from both office staff and maritime crews
• Improved internal communication between headquarters and ships
• Centralized information replacing scattered systems
• Modern, professional platform that employees are proud to use

Key Takeaway

Even in industries where workers are literally at sea, a well-designed intranet can bridge the communication gap. The key is meeting employees where they are — with mobile-friendly design, multi-channel delivery, and targeted content that’s relevant to their role and location.