Seaspan Corporation - Experts & Thought Leaders

Orca AI, a pioneer in maritime technology, celebrates a major milestone as Seaspan Corporation, a containership powerhouse, integrates its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet, to support significant safety improvements and operational cost savings. Rooted in a robust safety culture As part of its digitalisation strategy, Seaspan began using Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper on select vessels to enhance situational awareness for navigation. An analysis of Seaspan’s fleet performance from 2023−2024 revealed positive results: a 35% increase in the minimum average distance between vessels in open waters and a 37% decrease in close encounters. Seaspan crew Seaspan crew managed to minimise extreme manoeuvres and unnecessary course changes By using Orca AI, Seaspan crew managed to minimise extreme manoeuvres and unnecessary course changes during navigation. As a result, Seaspan has been able to achieve annual fuel savings of $100,000 per vessel, preventing the release of 500 metric tons of CO2 per ship. Transforming maritime operations with AI Orca AI leverages advanced computer vision technology to integrate data from Radar, AIS, and GPS, providing continuous monitoring of the maritime environment. Its SeaPod platform alerts watchkeepers to high-risk targets in real-time—day or night, in any weather—enabling early course adjustments and significantly reducing close-encounter incidents. Benefits from Orca AI's FleetView dashboard Seaspan benefits from Orca AI's FleetView dashboard, which transforms its vessels into connected Additionally, Seaspan benefits from Orca AI's FleetView dashboard, which transforms its vessels into connected, floating offices.  FleetView delivers real-time performance insights, allowing shore-based teams to analyse trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement best practices fleet-wide. Digital transformation "Seaspan is committed to driving operational excellence, improving emissions data and reporting, and enhancing navigation safety. Our continued partnership with Orca AI aligns with our vision for digital transformation." "We are proud to extend this collaboration across our fleet, leveraging AI to deliver enhanced performance, sustainability, and safety,” said Torsten Pedersen, Seaspan Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer. Potential of AI in maritime operations Orca AI CEO and Co-founder Yarden Gross added: "Seaspan's adoption of Orca AI is a testament to the transformative potential of AI in maritime operations. It shows that technology not only enhances safety but also delivers measurable benefits like reduced fuel consumption and improved efficiency." "Seaspan's decision to install Orca AI fleet-wide, cements our position in the vanguard of data-driven change in shipping."

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation (SEASPAN) are pleased to announce the establishment of OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ONESEA), a solutions provider focused on technical ship management and maritime talent development. ONESEA is jointly owned and operated by ONE and SEASPAN, leveraging the deep experience and best-in-class expertise of both companies. Technical ship management services Headquartered in Singapore, ONESEA will offer technical ship management services for container vessels owned by ONE and vessels chartered by ONE from vessel owners. ONESEA will pursue the best of safety, efficiency, decarbonising, and digital initiatives, aiming to realise the operational excellence of ONE's vessel operations.

Foreship has recruited Jonny Berglund as its Business Development Director, in a new role to focus the Helsinki-based group’s efforts in growing its presence in commercial shipping. With a career-long commitment to maritime, including seagoing experience as an officer, Berglund has a formidable sales and business development record in technical areas which include ship energy, propulsion systems and performance monitoring. He has held senior roles at one of the world’s largest marine engine builders, at a supplier of technical products to commercial ships, and elsewhere. Business development record Berglund joins Foreship after a targeted recruiting process to grow its high value commercial design and project management work, with a focus on container ships, LNG carriers and offshore support vessels. He will concentrate on opportunities to exploit Foreship’s expertise and experience in environmental compliance, sustainability and ship decarbonisation. “This is a significant group appointment which aligns with strategic plans for Foreship to expand services in new and emerging markets,” said Lauri Haavisto, CEO, Foreship Group Ltd. “Jonny will work closely with the leadership team to open new territories and develop services, to drive and guide growth.” Offshore support vessels Berglund will also be at liberty to develop opportunities elsewhere in Europe With an initial target to grow Foreship’s commercial ship presence in Northern Europe, Berglund will also be at liberty to develop opportunities elsewhere in Europe and in key maritime hubs in Asia. “Being tasked with expanding Foreship’s activities outside its market-leading position in the cruise industry is an exciting prospect,” said Berglund. “There is a huge opportunity for commercial owners to benefit from what Foreship is doing to assist cruise and ferry ships now to manage energy spend, reduce emissions and make progress on decarbonisation.” Managing energy spend Berglund’s efforts will leverage the ties Foreship has already established with commercial owners based on innovative design. Last year, for example, the company completed the concept design for Seaspan Corporation’s ground-breaking ammonia-fuelled 15,000 TEU container ship, working with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. UK-based Berglund will also add to the expertise and business connections based in Foreship’s growing office in Southampton. “We welcome Jonny to the Southampton operation and look forward to offering him every support as he builds new opportunities, working alongside Foreship’s existing sales channels,” said Shaun White, Managing Director Foreship UK Ltd.