Pole Star is a provider of satellite-based vessel tracking services founded in 1998. Over the past 15 years it has expanded its offerings and global presence. It now monitors over 1,250 commercial vessels around the world through a network of redundant data centers and satellite communication providers. Pole Star offers a range of tracking solutions depending on customers' needs for visibility into vessel location and operations, with options for variable reporting intervals, integrated hardware, and additional sensor data and alerts.