Russia Deploys Homegrown Software to Control Port Traffic

Russia has rolled out its first fully domestic software system for managing port traffic, signaling a push toward technological independence in critical maritime infrastructure.

Russia has launched “SeaTraffic,” a port traffic management system built entirely on domestic software. Developed by Sitronics, the platform is designed to ensure Moscow’s control over strategic infrastructure without relying on foreign technology.

The system runs on Astra Linux, a Russian operating system, and uses a homegrown version of the PostgreSQL database. It is already operational in the ports of Sochi and Astrakhan, as well as at a Russian naval base abroad. Officials say the next rollout will target key ports in Crimea and the Krasnodar region.

Alongside SeaTraffic, Russia is developing another tool called “Pilotman.” Designed for tablet devices, it gives pilots digital access to electronic charts produced by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The software, created by Intellect-Consulting, is expected to automate pilot operations, improve navigational safety, and digitize all accompanying documentation.

Pilot projects for Pilotman will begin at the Astrakhan branch of Rosmorport and its Northwestern division.