Anglo-Eastern and Orca AI forge strategic alliance to bring AI-assisted navigation to 750 vessels

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and Orca AI have entered into a strategic partnership that will see Anglo-Eastern support the installation of Orca AI’s pioneering maritime operations platform across its managed fleet. The collaboration marks the first time a major ship management company has formally committed to support the adoption of AI-driven situational awareness capabilities, highlighting growing demand for related technologies in the maritime industry.  

Under the agreement, Anglo-Eastern will incorporate Orca AI’s technology into its customer offering, underscoring its commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.

The Orca AI platform’s flagship components include the SeaPod digital watchkeeper – delivering unmatched situational awareness, especially critical in congested waters or low-visibility conditions – and FleetView, a shoreside monitoring tool that provides actionable insights for office-based teams.

“Safety is paramount, and the Orca AI platform provides an extra layer of support when it matters most,” said Torbjorn Dimblad (pictured), CIO of Anglo-Eastern. “By reducing workload and providing alerts and recommendations in critical navigation scenarios, we’re actively driving safety and operational efficiency, alongside key initiatives in upskilling our crews and fostering young talent. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to shaping the digital future of ship management.”

Dimblad noted that Anglo-Eastern’s diverse portfolio of shipowner clients constantly pushes the company to explore new technologies. “I’m lucky to have an exciting job overseeing the digital transformation of our extensive and varied fleet, with huge potential for insight generation and risk mitigation. Anglo-Eastern is the first ship management company to commit to AI-assisted navigation, and we are pleased to be a leader in that transformation.”

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Anglo-Eastern is one of the world’s largest independent ship managers, overseeing more than 750 vessels under full technical management.

For Orca AI, this represents its first strategic partnership with a ship management company, expanding its client base beyond shipowners and operators to those managing large, multi-client fleets. Orca AI’s platform is already used by some of the world’s leading shipping companies to improve navigational safety, cut fuel consumption, and reduce emissions.

“Anglo-Eastern is one of the most trusted names in global ship management, known for its operational excellence and people-first approach,” said Yarden Gross, Co-founder and CEO of Orca AI. “Their decision to partner with us is not only a strong endorsement of our technology but also a signal to the market that AI will be a cornerstone of safe, efficient, and sustainable ship operations”.