Top 11 AI Vessel Autopilote startups

Updated: Feb 14, 2026
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These startups develop AI maritime autopilots autonomous ships - for collision avoidance, route optimization, fuel efficiency management, real-time weather navigation, automated docking, etc.
1
Orca AI
Country: Israel | Funding: $111M
Orca AI is developing AI platform for shipping automation. Its core product is SeaPod, an AI-powered maritime navigation assistant that processes data from specialized video cameras and multiple information sources, simulating the process of a human watchkeeper 24/7, helping officers make more informed decisions. The Co-Captain system helps captains anticipate risks before they arise and make important decisions with confidence. The FleetView system enables fleet management, monitoring and improving safety and efficiency metrics in various situations, configuring the system to send alerts on important events, and identifying actionable trends based on monthly management reports.
2
Sea Machines Robotics
Country: USA | Funding: $44.3M
Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries.
3
Silo AI
Country: Finland | Funding: €10M
Silo.AI is a private AI lab developing AI-driven services for smart devices, autonomous vehicles and smart cities. Acquired by AMD
4
Buffalo Automation
Country: USA | Funding: $2.6M
Buffalo Automation provides embedded autopilot software systems to increase maritime safety and enable autonomous navigation.
5
Zeabuz
Country: Norway | Funding: $2.3M
Zeabuz offers maritime autonomy software and solutions (SaaS)
6
Ladon Robotics
Country: USA | Funding: $256K
Ladon Robotics develops autonomous cargo ships powered by the wind and sun.
7
Vessel AI
Country: Greece
VesselAI is a research project that aims to develop, validate and demonstrate a unique framework for extreme-scale data and AI services for the maritime domain.
8
Vessel X
Country: Turkey
Empowering marine and coastal ecosystems, sustainably managing, protecting, and fostering a healthy environment.
9
Massterly
Country: Norway
Massterly is a full-service autonomous marine shipping company.
10
SentiSystems
Country: Norway
SenTiSystems enables technology for navigation and sensor fusion in autonomous platforms.
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Unleash Future Boats
Country: Germany
Unleash Future Boats evolved to a Full Service Provider and Platform for ZeroEmission Maritime Solutions & Fully Autonomous Boats.
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