A 2.5-year partnership with ShipIn, centred on its FleetVision™ platform, has helped transform onboard cameras on a pilot group of vessels from passive recorders into an active, intelligent network that enhances safety, empowers crews, and delivers tangible value for shipowners.
The “why”
For decades, maritime safety has relied on hindsight. People review incidents, examine evidence, and apply lessons learned. In this traditional cycle, CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) was purely reactive—providing clarity only after an event occurred.
Two and a half years ago, Anglo-Eastern embarked on a journey to strategically refine our approach to vessel safety and operational oversight. We envisioned a paradigm shift: moving from passive recording to proactive prevention. The goal was to leverage artificial intelligence to create a “smart vision” platform that could see, interpret, and alert our crew and shore teams about risks, preventing incidents by leveraging insights from observed behaviours. This was the strategic “why” behind Anglo-Eastern’s partnership with ShipIn, a maritime technology company specialising in AI-driven visual risk intelligence, delivered through its FleetVision™ smart vision platform.
The rollout: connected decision-making
Deploying a new technology across an active fleet is a monumental undertaking. This was not simply a software installation; it was a complex operational upgrade that required retrofitting vessels and solving intricate connectivity challenges at sea. Through a deeply collaborative effort between our like-minded clients, our technical team, and ShipIn’s experts, we successfully rolled out FleetVision™ across selected fleets. The partnership was crucial, ensuring the technology was robust, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into our existing operational workflows.
What makes this technology “smart”? In simple terms, the AI-powered platform acts as a constant, vigilant “second set of eyes” on the bridge, on deck, and in the engine room. It is trained to detect specific operational and behavioural anomalies that often precede an incident. This includes:
- Navigational safety: Identifying potential collision risks or deviations from best navigational practices, such as an unattended or inappropriate lighting at night on the bridge.
- Operational procedures: Flagging non-compliance with critical safety protocols, such as incorrect PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage or unauthorised entry into restricted zones.
- Situational awareness: Alerting the crew to unexpected conditions, such as a small vessel in a blind spot or early signs of smoke.
Crucially, this is not about “monitoring” our crew; it is about empowering them. The system provides actionable insights and alerts directly to the vessel, identified over time, enabling our Masters and officers to take corrective action to prevent recurrence. For the shore team, it provides a shared, objective view of operations, allowing our managers to act as better coaches and support our seafarers more effectively. It has helped cultivate a culture of connected decision-making.
The human element
Introducing any new monitoring technology requires careful change management. We addressed the primary concern head-on by framing the narrative around its true purpose: safeguarding our people, our vessels, and our clients’ assets. The system has quickly proved its worth not as a disciplinary tool, but as a supportive one. The narrative naturally shifted from “monitoring” to “safeguarding,” with the AI feature being seen as a “co-pilot” that helps everyone stay safe.
Translating insights into tangible owner value
This is where the true return on investment becomes clear for our clients. The value of FleetVision™ extends far beyond a simple reduction in incident statistics.
- Proactive intervention and claims reduction: For example, an alert about a close-quarters situation involving an unidentified craft on the bridge can prompt immediate action, averting a potential security situation. This proactive stance not only enhances safety and security but also directly reduces exposure to claims and costly off-hire periods.
- Optimising operational efficiency: The platform’s analytics allow us to identify systemic inefficiencies. By analysing patterns across dozens of mooring operations, we can now identify a recurring procedural bottleneck.
- Enhanced training and a virtuous safety cycle: Incident footage is no longer just evidence; it becomes a powerful training tool. Anonymised clips of near-misses and examples of outstanding seamanship are now discussed during daily operational meetings and safety briefings. This creates a powerful, fleet-wide learning loop where best practices are visually reinforced and lessons are learned without an actual incident.
Torbjorn Dimblad, Anglo-Eastern’s Chief Information Officer, points out, “Technology is only as powerful as the value it delivers. With this platform, we are turning terabytes of data into actionable intelligence. We are not just managing ships; we are managing risk, performance, and safety in a data-driven ecosystem. FleetVision enables us to provide a level of transparency and operational insights that our clients expect from a market leader.”
A partnership model for continuous innovation
Anglo-Eastern did not simply buy a product off the shelf. We entered a partnership to co-create a solution tailored to the complex realities of managing a diverse global fleet. Feedback from Masters, Managers, and operating teams has informed the continued development of FleetVision™, helping advance its capabilities and features in line with real-world operational use.
Swapnodeep Mondal, Anglo-Eastern’s Group Managing Director of Operations & Shared Services, remarks on the partnership, “Our clients entrust us with their most valuable assets, and our primary commitment is to operate them safely and efficiently. This partnership with ShipIn has allowed us to deliver on that promise in a new and powerful way. We are providing ship owners with tangible, data-backed assurance that their vessels are being operated to the highest possible standard, turning cutting-edge technology into real-world owner value.”
Osher Perry, Founder & CEO of ShipIn Systems, comments, “This collaboration shows how safety technology creates value when it is applied through partnership and real operational use. Working closely with Anglo-Eastern, FleetVision has helped translate operational insight into earlier decisions, stronger safety practices, and clearer outcomes for shipowners. It demonstrates how innovation can support operations while reinforcing the value of experience.
As we look to the future, our vision is to deepen the integration of this platform with our other operational dashboards. The journey from reactive to proactive is underway, and we will continue to leverage this partnership to pioneer new ways of working, further enhance safety, and deliver unparalleled value and peace of mind to our clients.
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