Ionic adopts Orca AI fleet-wide to boost safety
Greek shipowner extends coverage of Orca AI’s operational platform to 100% of its fleet, representing another key deal for the maritime AI pioneer.
Athens-based Ionic controls a fleet of eight crude tankers and 11 bulkers under its respective wet and dry arms. So far seven tankers have been equipped with the Orca AI platform but as part of its long-term commitment to safety and fuel efficiency, Ionic will roll it out to another recently delivered tanker and all the bulkers.
The platform comprises the SeaPod digital watchkeeper that enables unmatched situational awareness and the FleetView shoreside application that allows office-based teams to monitor navigational behaviour and support decision-making in real time.
Using advanced computer vision and real-time data analytics helps crews detect and classify targets earlier and more accurately, reducing the risk of incidents especially in congested waters and low-visibility conditions while enabling smarter, more energy-efficient navigation. This aligns directly with Ionic’s stated goal of “zero incidents, zero spills”.
“We aim to operate a fleet that not only delivers reliable transport solutions, but also continuous improvement in safety, efficiency and environmental performance. The Orca AI platform adds a powerful layer of support for our crews, helping us to mitigate operational risk,” said Spyros Vlassopoulos, Managing Director at Ionic.
Feedback received from Ionic vessels has been consistently positive, especially regarding the platform’s ability to track objects in challenging weather and in thermal mode, as well as overall ease of use. Ionic has also seen a marked reduction in close encounter events.
The tanker Ionic Anax
“Orca AI has been fast to address any concerns, and with their support and training we look forward to getting maximum value out of the platform,” Vlassopoulos added.
Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder of Orca AI, said: “Ionic has a strong reputation for quality and safety, and their decision to deploy our platform fleet-wide underlines how forward-looking owners are using AI technology to promote voyage efficiency and reduce risk.”
He adds that Orca AI’s core mission is to deliver meaningful value where it matters most. “By continuously updating the platform, we can help all our customers including Ionic to improve fleetwide visibility, support service excellence and safeguard seafarers, assets and cargo.”
About Ionic Shipping
Ionic was established in 2009 with the aim of steadily building a vertically integrated tanker and dry cargo shipping group focused on the ownership and operation of a medium-sized fleet of high-quality, modern vessels in the tanker and dry cargo sector.
The senior management of Ionic has a deep-knowledge of technical experts with a combined experience of over 200 years and it is their objective to build a full-service team of both shore-based and sea-faring employees who will enhance the operations of the group’s fleet.
Ionic’s vessels are of the highest quality, with fuel efficiency and compliance and adherence to new regulations coming into force being always a paramount goal. The entire fleet is operated to a first-in-class standard of technical maintenance so as to minimize downtime and the risk of maritime incidents.
The company’s continuous efforts to provide value added maritime transportation solutions to its end-users has earned it a high reputation for service, quality and efficiency. Safety, Health, Quality and Environment responsibilities extend throughout the organization whilst our high ethical standards are, and always will be its core value.
Source: Orca AI
