Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has partnered with Orca AI to integrate its maritime operations platform across its fleet, marking a significant step for AI-driven situational awareness in shipping. This collaboration enhances safety and operational efficiency, focusing on crew upskilling and innovative solutions for navigational challenges in congested waters.
Maritime technology firm Orca AI has launched Co-Captain, a feature that facilitates real-time data sharing among 1,000 equipped vessels. Utilizing advanced computer vision, it enhances situational awareness by monitoring high-risk targets and triggering alerts for congested waters and severe weather. This innovation improves navigational safety while prioritizing data privacy.
NYK Group, in partnership with Orca AI, will pilot four semi-autonomous vessels to tackle Japan’s maritime crew shortage. This initiative, part of the Nippon Foundation’s MEGURI2040 program, aims to integrate fully autonomous ships into Japan’s waters, addressing an aging workforce and declining birth rates in the shipping industry.
Orca AI and Seaspan Corporation have achieved a major milestone by integrating the SeaPod digital watchkeeper on all Seaspan vessels. This move has led to improved safety measures, operational cost savings, and enhanced fleet performance. By utilizing Orca AI’s advanced technology, Seaspan has seen significant benefits in fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and overall operational efficiency.
Seanergy Maritime, a prominent Capesize shipowner, has integrated Orca AI’s computer-vision platform into its operations to enhance safety and efficiency. With a fleet of 18 dry bulk vessels, Seanergy aims to improve navigational capabilities and reduce environmental impact. Orca AI’s real-time data and insights support informed decision-making, cost reduction, and sustainability, aligning with Seanergy’s commitment to excellence in offshore operations.
Comprehensive analysis by maritime technology company Orca AI shows significant operational gains for clients in 2023, including a 172,716-tonnes reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel savings. The analysis was carried out on 15 million nautical miles-worth of data collected in open waters by 267 customer vessels equipped with the Orca AI platform.
