Harren Group has agreed a partnership with Orca AI to improve navigational safety and operational efficiency across its newbuild heavy-lift, multipurpose, deck carrier and bulker fleet.
The move forms part of the company’s strategy to develop a data-driven approach to safety management and will see Orca AI’s situational awareness technology installed on board new vessels to monitor bridge activity and improve decision-making through visual and thermal detection.
The system links bridge teams with shore-based managers via the FleetView analytics platform, providing insights into navigational performance and risk trends.
Harren Group will use Orca AI’s data to benchmark bridge performance, identify trends and improve crew training. Recorded video and event data will also be used for post-voyage review and analysis.
“Our new Orca vessels are equipped with innovative, ultra-efficient engine and propulsions systems, enabling emission-neutral operations. Now, we’re taking it a step further by integrating Orca AI – a cutting-edge situational awareness system that enhances safety, reduces fuel consumption and supports smarter, more sustainable operations at sea,” said Nils Aden, Managing Director at Harren Group.
“Our partnership with Orca AI will help us build an even stronger foundation for safety. We can now measure navigational behaviour in ways that weren’t possible before, ensuring that our crews and fleet managers are aligned around data, not assumptions.”
