SEA.AI — Machine Vision for Safety & Security at Sea The SEA.AI Brain upgrades any ONVIF-S compatible thermal camera into an AI-powered collision avoidance system — adding real-time object detection, intelligent classification, and automatic alerts without replacing the hardware already on your vessel. DAME Design Award Nominee 2024 Your Thermal Camera Is Already There. Make It Intelligent. Many commercial vessels, superyachts, and serious cruising boats already carry FLIR, Raymarine, or other quality thermal cameras. Those cameras deliver a live feed — but no intelligence. They show you what's out there only if you're actively watching the screen and your eye can spot the anomaly in a featureless grey image. At night, in following seas, after hours at the helm, or with a small crew sharing watch duties, that's not a reliable safety system. Brain closes the gap. It processes your camera's video output through SEA.AI's full AI detection engine — the same platform proven across ocean racing and commercial maritime operations since 2018 — and alerts you the moment a threat is identified. Thermal Camera Alone vs. Thermal Camera with Brain Without Brain — raw thermal feed only With Brain — detected, classified, and alerted Five-Stage Detection Pipeline Brain takes the video feed from your existing ONVIF-S compatible thermal camera as its input. The on-board AI processing unit runs SEA.AI's detection engine — trained on over 20 million annotated marine objects — against every frame in real time. Each detection moves through five stages: camera input → object detection → classification → risk calculation → immediate warning. When a threat meets the alert threshold, an audible and visual alarm fires to your display. The entire pipeline runs on-device with no cloud dependency and no external latency. What Brain Detects Persons Overboard The most critical detection category — missed entirely by both radar and AIS. Brain identifies persons in the water and alerts immediately, giving the crew maximum reaction time for recovery. Unlit & Non-AIS Vessels RIBs, fishing boats, and vessels running without lights or transponders — detected by thermal signature regardless of ambient light or visibility conditions. Floating Debris Shipping containers, logs, and low-profile objects that radar overlooks — particularly hazardous at speed or in shipping lanes where debris concentrations are higher. Marine Mammals Whales, dolphins, and other marine life detected using dedicated AI training datasets — particularly relevant for offshore passages through migration corridors. SEA.AI vs. Conventional Navigation Systems Capability SEA.AI AIS Radar Persons in water / floating objects ✓ – – Detecting and recognizing small boats ✓ – – Recognizing ships / large boats ✓ ✓ – Detecting ships / large boats ✓ ✓ ✓ Detecting squalls / weather fronts – – ✓ Detecting land structures – – ✓ Bridge & MFD Integration Brain feeds detection overlays and alerts directly to your existing onboard displays. Compatible with computers and MFDs supporting HDMI input, and runs on iOS and Android via the SEA.AI app — giving your helm, bridge, or any device onboard a live AI detection feed alongside your existing chart plotter and navigation data. A third-party API is available for custom integration on commercial vessels, government craft, and complex bridge electronics stacks. All processing is on-device — Brain operates fully offline with no cloud dependency, relevant for offshore passages with limited connectivity. How SEA.AI Brain Works Who Brain Is Built For Vessels with Existing Thermal Cameras Superyachts, serious cruising boats, and commercial vessels that already have a FLIR, Raymarine, or other ONVIF-S compatible thermal camera installed. Brain upgrades that camera to an AI detection platform without replacing the hardware or running new cable. Commercial & Government Vessels Ships, workboats, and patrol craft where thermal cameras are standard fit. Brain's POB detection and multi-object tracking directly support MOB recovery, SAR operations, and maritime security missions. Offshore Passagemakers Bluewater cruisers running shorthanded where the crew cannot maintain continuous active watch. Brain monitors continuously without fatigue — alerting the watch whenever something needs attention. Technical Specifications Camera Compatibility ONVIF-S compatible thermal cameras (FLIR, Raymarine, and others — contact us to verify) Input Video feed from existing third-party thermal camera AI Detection Real-time object detection and classification Processing On-device — fully offline capable, no cloud dependency Display Output Computers and MFDs via HDMI input Mobile App iOS and Android Third-Party API Available for custom bridge integration Alarm Settings Customizable for proactive alerts Installation Position Vertical, connectors facing downward, dry interior location. Min. 100mm clearance above, 150mm below. Distance Estimation Not included (available on Watchkeeper and Sentry) Software Updates OTA — included with active AI licence AI Software Licence The AI licence activates real-time object detection, intelligent alerts, and OTA software updates. Without an active licence, Brain passes through the camera feed without AI processing — detection and alerts are disabled. Plan Brain 1-Year $1,639 3-Year $4,426 Lifetime $6,235 Contact us for hardware pricing and compatibility verification for your existing camera system. Installation Brain installs in a dry interior location — mounted vertically with connectors facing downward, with minimum 100mm clearance above and 150mm below for convective cooling. Connection to your existing thermal camera's ONVIF-S video output is required. No new topside hardware, no additional cable runs on deck. SEA.AI recommends installation by a qualified marine electronics technician. Contact us before purchasing to confirm compatibility with your existing thermal camera system and discuss your integration requirements. Frequently Asked Questions Which thermal cameras is Brain compatible with?Brain works with ONVIF-S compatible thermal cameras — this includes FLIR, Raymarine, and a range of other marine thermal systems. Compatibility depends on your camera's video output format. Contact us with your camera make and model before purchasing to confirm. How does Brain compare to buying a Watchkeeper or Sentry?If you already have a quality ONVIF-S compatible thermal camera installed, Brain upgrades it with AI intelligence at a significantly lower total cost than replacing the camera. If you don't have thermal imaging on your vessel, Watchkeeper and Sentry are the right starting point — they combine the camera hardware and AI in a single integrated system. Does Brain require an internet connection to operate?No. All AI processing is on-device. Brain operates fully offline with no cloud dependency or external server latency — critical for offshore passages with limited or no connectivity. Does Brain include distance estimation?Not currently. Distance estimation is available on the Watchkeeper and Sentry systems. Brain provides detection, classification, and alerts based on the thermal feed from your existing camera. Is Brain suitable for commercial and government vessels?Yes. Brain is used on commercial vessels, government patrol craft, and SAR platforms. The third-party API supports custom bridge integration for vessels with existing electronics stacks. Contact us for commercial pricing and API documentation. What happens without an active AI licence?Brain passes through the camera feed without AI processing. Object detection, alerts, and software updates are all disabled until the licence is renewed.
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