Fanava

Profile narrative

Fanava is an Iranian satellite communications provider headquartered in Iran. The company supplies ship‑to‑shore voice over IP (VOIP) services to the fleets of Iranian state‑owned tankers. Its services enable continuous voice communication between vessels operating at sea and their on‑shore offices and port authorities. Fanava’s client base includes the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). By providing reliable maritime VOIP links, the firm supports the operational coordination of Iran’s oil and gas transportation network.

Fanava’s core competency lies in delivering satellite‑based communication solutions tailored to the maritime sector, particularly for large tanker fleets. The company’s positioning as a dedicated satcom provider for Iranian state‑owned shipping gives it a strategic role in the country’s maritime logistics infrastructure. In January 2025, the threat group Lab Dookhtegan conducted a supply chain cyberattack against Fanava, gaining fleetwide control over its VOIP services. During the intrusion, attackers exfiltrated corporate documents belonging to NITC and IRISL and later destroyed the vessels’ modems by overwriting partitioned memory. The incident highlighted Fanava’s importance to Iran’s tanker operations and the physical impact that a cyber breach can have on maritime communications.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.