Hefring Marine from Iceland, a leader in smart maritime analytics, has teamed up with SEA.AI, a company known for its AI-driven maritime vision systems. They announced a new partnership that will combine state-of-the-art collision avoidance technology with smart vessel operation insights.

This collaboration unites two of Europe’s most creative marine tech companies to provide safety and operational solutions for the maritime industry worldwide. The partnership will merge Hefring Marine’s IMAS, an AI-powered platform that boosts safety, efficiency, and sustainability for ship operators, with SEA.AI’s advanced machine vision technology that identifies objects at sea in real-time using artificial intelligence.

“At Hefring Marine, we aim to empower vessel operators by improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability through smart technology,” said Karl Birgir Björnsson, CEO of Hefring Marine. “This partnership with SEA.AI allows us to provide our clients with an even more thorough solution that combines operational intelligence with advanced collision avoidance features. Together, we’re raising the bar for maritime safety and performance.”

By integrating both systems, maritime operators will gain a comprehensive framework for improving vessel safety and performance. This combined solution enhances situational awareness, streamlines operations, and minimizes environmental impact.

“Teaming up with Hefring Marine strengthens SEA.AI’s role as a leader in maritime smart vision technology,” said Marcus Warrelmann, CEO of SEA.AI. “By collaborating with such an advanced analytics platform, we’re building an integrated ecosystem that meets all maritime operational needs. Our combined technologies will enable vessel operators to navigate more safely while improving their performance in new ways.”

This new partnership also intends to tackle important challenges in the maritime industry, such as enhancing navigational safety, improving operational efficiency, and complying with more stringent environmental regulations.