SEA.AI Unveils Watchkeeper Collision-Avoidance System

SEA.AI’s Watchkeeper is an affordable AI-powered collision-avoidance system for sailors and cruisers. Courtesy SEA.AI

At this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, safety technology is taking the spotlight. SEA.AI, a company known for its AI-driven machine vision systems, introduced Watchkeeper, an entry-level solution designed to help sailors and cruisers avoid collisions on the water.

The system has been selected as part of Cannes’ “Innovation Route,” a showcase of the show’s most cutting-edge products. According to SEA.AI, collisions are the “first event” in more than half of boating accidents resulting in injury or death—a statistic that highlights the growing importance of automated watchkeeping aids.

Watchkeeper is built around ultra-wide 4K low-light optics, with optional thermal imaging for nighttime use. The system draws on SEA.AI’s proprietary database of millions of marine objects, giving it the ability to detect and identify hazards ranging from buoys and debris to unlit vessels.

Pricing for the Watchkeeper starts at approximately $5,800, positioning it as an accessible safety upgrade for a wide range of sailors and powerboaters. Configurations range from the base daytime model to a fully equipped version with expanded night vision, field of view, and detection range.

Keep an eye on navigation with easy monitoring right from a tablet, whether at the helm or below. Courtesy SEA.AI

SEA.AI emphasizes that Watchkeeper is designed to fit both sailing and motor vessels, with lightweight integration for cruising yachts and the responsiveness needed for higher-speed powerboats. The interface is intentionally straightforward, and installation can be handled by SEA.AI’s service team or local distributors.

By offering a consistent “second set of eyes” on the water, Watchkeeper aims to give boaters greater confidence whether they’re cruising offshore, navigating coastal waters, or returning to harbor after sunset.More information is available at SEA.AI Watchkeeper.

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