AI Vision & Incident Logging Systems Integrate for Enhanced Maritime Safety

SEA.AI and BRNKL have established a partnership to integrate advanced computer vision with maritime monitoring platforms to improve incident detection and documentation.

The collaboration connects SEA.AI’s real-time machine vision detections with Barnacle Systems’ BRNKL Black, a specialized “black box” recording device for marine vessels. This unified system is designed to capture and log various hazards, including vessels, floating objects, and near-miss situations. By pairing visual evidence with time stamps and operational context, the technology creates a persistent record of what a vessel’s sensors detected before, during, and after a specific event.

Standard radar and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) can often miss unlit vessels, marine mammals, or partially submerged debris. The integrated solution addresses these gaps by using advanced machine learning and optical sensors to identify objects that lack electronic signatures. This capability provides critical support for crew decision-making and reduces collision risks in real-time.

Marcus Warrelmann, CEO of SEA.AI, said, “Knowing what happened is important. Being able to show what was eye-visible or detected by machine vision is a game-changer. By combining SEA.AI’s machine vision with BRNKL’s data and recording capabilities, we’re giving operators a powerful new tool for safety, training, and operational confidence.”

For fleet managers, the system offers centralized access to visual and operational data across multiple vessels. This objective data serves as a resource for training insights and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the availability of clear incident documentation is intended to assist safety officers and insurers by reducing uncertainty during the claims handling process.

Brandon Wright, CEO of Barnacle Systems, added, “By integrating SEA.AI’s machine-vision cameras with the BRNKL platform, we’re adding a powerful new layer of context to both real-time operations and post-mission analysis. The ability to automatically detect and classify vessels, buoys, and objects in the water, including those not transmitting AIS, significantly enhances situational awareness. It’s a capability we’re excited to bring to enforcement, military, industrial, and government operators who rely on accurate, complete data to make informed decisions.”

The two companies are scheduled to demonstrate the integrated intelligence solution at the Navy Tech 2026 exhibition and conference. The event will take place from February 3-5 in Gothenburg, Sweden, where attendees can view the technology at the BRNKL booth.