Anglo-Eastern Deploys AI Navigation on 750 Ships | Mariner News
Anglo-Eastern, a leading Hong Kong-based ship management firm, is making a significant leap in maritime technology by deploying advanced AI Navigation Support across more than 750 of its managed ships. This groundbreaking partnership with Orca AI marks a major commitment to fleetwide adoption of artificial intelligence in shipping, setting a new standard for operational excellence and safety in the global maritime industry. This strategic move underscores Anglo-Eastern’s dedication to innovation and enhancing its extensive fleet.
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency at Sea
The integrated AI system features Orca AI’s “SeaPod” digital watchkeeper, designed to provide enhanced situational awareness, especially crucial in congested waters or low-visibility conditions. Complementing this is “FleetView,” which delivers real-time operational insights to shoreside teams, enabling proactive decision-making. Torbjorn Dimblad, Anglo-Eastern’s CIO, emphasized that by “reducing workload and providing alerts and recommendations in critical navigation scenarios,” the company is actively boosting maritime safety and efficiency.
A New Era for Ship Management
This adoption positions Anglo-Eastern as a pioneer among major ship managers embracing AI-assisted navigation on such a large scale. Yarden Gross, Co-founder and CEO of Orca AI, praised Anglo-Eastern for its “operational excellence and people-first approach,” highlighting the synergy between the two companies. The initiative not only upskills crews but also fosters talent, ensuring the shipping industry’s future is robust and technologically advanced. This fleetwide AI deployment promises to revolutionize how vessels navigate and operate, contributing to sustainable maritime practices.
