With this new patent, ShipIn’s FleetVision will be the only solution in the maritime industry that quantifies safety performance onboard based on visual inputs.
The maritime industry remains riddled with major incidents, fatalities and financial losses. As an industry, we have implemented regulations, training, audits, procedures and processes, and yet, these have fallen short in ridding the vessels from recurring losses and damages. At ShipIn, we are proud to be at the forefront of addressing these challenges.
ShipIn Systems has been granted a U.S. patent for Risk Assessment Scoring Technology (System and Method for Maritime Vessel Risk Assessment in Response to Maritime Visual Events, US Patent No. 12,154,054). This addition highlights ShipIn’s ongoing commitment to advancing maritime safety and productivity.
In a sector where data-driven and swift decision-making are especially critical, FleetVision’s risk assessment scoring capability enables shipowners and operators to identify, evaluate, and respond to risks more effectively. Using AI-driven insights and near real-time data, this technology provides a comprehensive scoring system that helps shipowners and operators prioritize issues and even training based on their crew and vessels performance.
This latest feature complements ShipIn’s FleetVision™ platform, which has successfully demonstrated its ability to analyze previously unavailable data from the vessels, by applying computer vision and AI to 10,000 hours of video per vessel per month. FleetVision analyzes video in real-time, automatically detects anomalies, risks/hazards, unsafe practices, and events of interest. These insights are leading indicators presented on dashboards both onboard and onshore, including analytics and reports for measuring compliance and safety performance, fleet benchmarking and continuous improvement.
FleetVision’s advanced analytics calculate an Overall Performance Score, which is further broken down into operational areas such as Bridge, Safety, Technical, MARPOL, and Security. With FleetVision onboard, vessels and onshore teams are able to continuously improve their practices and monitor regulatory compliance, which are all reflected on the FleetVision dashboard. This groundbreaking capability not only drives accountability but also promotes a culture of excellence and improvements across fleets.
Encouraging Safe Behaviors
The impact of FleetVision mirrors advancements seen in other industries such as automotive. Electric car company Tesla, for example, leverages automation and AI to reduce manual intervention, enhance safety, and simplify compliance, significantly lowering risks and operational inefficiencies. Tesla’s AI-driven “Safety Score” assesses driver behavior using telematics, such as forward collision warnings and unsafe driving patterns, to encourage safer driving and lower insurance costs. Similarly, ShipIn’s FleetVision eliminates dependency on manual processes, minimizes human error, and ensures regulatory compliance is met seamlessly. This transformative approach not only optimizes maritime operations but also provides a compelling value proposition for marine insurers and P&I clubs by offering predictive risk assessments and reducing liabilities.
ShipIn now has 4 issued US patents and several pending patents in the U.S. and internationally. Other patents include:
- System and Method for Bandwidth Reduction and Communication of Visual Events (US Pat. No. 11,132,552): ShipIn’s FleetVision minimizes bandwidth usage and data storage while queuing relevant shipboard visual information for continuous transmission to shore. This ensures critical data is communicated without loss of useful information, even within the constraints of limited satellite bandwidth. The system’s dashboard enables shipowners to access significant insights efficiently.
- System and Method for Fleet Management and Communication of Visual Events and Collaboration with the Same (US Pat. No. 11,410,423): ShipIn’s FleetVision allows on-shore managers and crews to work together seamlessly, regardless of physical distance. Features like contextual alerts and chats are integrated directly within FleetVision’s visual detection system, enabling faster response times and fostering meaningful behavioral changes and trust onboard.
Designed by seafarers for seafarers, ShipIn’s FleetVision platform was built to meet the growing challenges and risks in the industry. Our continuously improved platform equips crew with the necessary AI and automation tools, empowering them to excel in their profession, and return safely to their families.
