Seafar NV

Seafar NV develops technology for the remote operation of crew-reduced and unmanned vessels, combining vessel autonomy with remote pilotage. The company targets smart shipping on inland and coastal waters, where its systems are used to move vessels with fewer crew aboard or none at all. Seafar states that it operates commercially at scale.

Its main product is the Shore Control Center, which allows captains to manage vessels from land rather than from the bridge. The control center is supported by artificial intelligence and machine-learning systems that assist in navigation and vessel management. The underlying technical work spans autonomous shipping, remote vessel operation, remote pilotage, AI and machine learning, and maritime technology more broadly.

The company's stated emphasis is on safety and efficiency in shipping, and on integrating current technology into vessel operations. Its areas of application include inland shipping, coastal shipping and the wider maritime and smart shipping sectors.