Israeli maritime technology provider Orca AI announced that Hong Kong-based container vessel owner Seaspan Corporation will integrate its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet.
Seaspan aims to support safety improvements and operational cost savings through Orca AI’s solution. Seaspan began using Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper on select vessels to enhance situational awareness for navigation. An analysis of Seaspan’s fleet performance from 2023−2024 revealed the following positive results:
- 35% increase in the minimum average distance between vessels in open waters
- 37% decrease in close encounters
By using Orca AI, Seaspan’s crew managed to minimise extreme manoeuvres and unnecessary course changes during navigation. As a result, Seaspan has been able to achieve annual fuel savings of US$100,000 per vessel, preventing the release of 500 metric tons of CO2 per ship.
Orca AI’s SeaPod platform alerts watchkeepers to high-risk targets in real-time—day or night, in any weather—enabling early course adjustments and significantly reducing close-encounter incidents.
Additionally, Seaspan benefits from Orca AI’s FleetView dashboard, which transforms its vessels into connected, floating offices. FleetView delivers real-time performance insights, allowing shore-based teams to analyze trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement best practices fleet-wide.
