Hefring Marine and Marine AI have agreed a new partnership to integrate their respective technologies to support improved autonomy in maritime operations.
The collaboration will link Hefring Marine’s Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) with Marine AI’s GuardianAI autonomy technologies, aligning IMAS with GuardianAI’s modular control architecture.
IMAS uses sensor data, AI, and edge computing to deliver real-time insights into sea conditions, with the goal of improving safety and optimising performance. Through the integration, IMAS will become compatible with the GuardianAI autonomy stack and is expected to be offered as an OEM-supported module.
Marine AI’s GuardianAI is a modular control system capable of IMO Level 4+ autonomy, offering situational awareness, tactical routing, and intelligent vessel control. The company says the partnership will enable autonomous systems to respond more effectively to real-time conditions.
“IMAS acts as the ‘human feel’ in an autonomous setting, allowing vessels to respond dynamically to real-time conditions. This partnership enables a holistic approach to autonomy, ensuring both crewed and uncrewed vessels can navigate safely and efficiently,” said Tom Rooney, General Manager of Marine AI.
