SEA.AI Watchkeeper – AI-Powered Forward-Looking Collision Avoidance System for Recreational Boaters

Transform your boating experience with the SEA.AI Watchkeeper, the accessible yet powerful AI-driven machine vision system tailored for motorboats, powerboats, fishing vessels, and sailing yachts. Designed as an affordable entry into advanced maritime safety, the Watchkeeper series brings professional-grade object detection to everyday boaters, providing early warnings for hazards that traditional radar and AIS often miss — such as floating debris, logs, buoys, inflatables, kayaks, unlit craft, marine life, and persons overboard.

Building on SEA.AI's proven technology (trusted on ocean racers and larger vessels), the Watchkeeper delivers reliable forward-looking situational awareness with an ultra-wide 135° field of view. Its cutting-edge combination of 4K low-light optical cameras and optional high-performance thermal imaging ensures exceptional visibility — from bright daylight to complete darkness, low light, glare, or moderate fog — even at higher speeds.

Key Features and Benefits

• Ultra-Wide 135° Detection Angle → Scans a broad forward sector for comprehensive coverage, detecting and classifying threats early to give you precious seconds to react.
• AI-Powered Object Recognition & Alerts → Onboard artificial intelligence, trained on millions of real-world marine objects, identifies and tracks hazards in real-time. Smart collision risk assessment triggers clear, intuitive alarms with distance, bearing, and priority level.
• Day and Night Performance → Entry-level Lite model excels in daylight/low-light with advanced 4K optics; upgrade to thermal models (320, 640, or 1280 resolution variants) for true 24/7 capability, spotting heat signatures in total darkness or poor visibility.
• High-Speed Reliability → Optimized for planing hulls and faster cruising, maintaining accurate detection without false alarms in dynamic conditions.
• Easy Installation & Seamless Integration → Compact design mounts simply (often on the bow or coachroof), connects via NMEA networks, and integrates with multifunction displays (MFDs), chartplotters, onboard computers, tablets, or smartphones through the intuitive SEA.AI app (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS).
• Continuous Improvements → Over-the-air software updates enhance AI accuracy, add new object classifications, and refine performance based on global fleet data — your system gets smarter over time.
• Customizable Options → Available in multiple configurations (Lite for dawn-to-dusk, thermal-equipped for full night vision) and finishes (white or black) to match your vessel's aesthetics and needs.

Why Choose SEA.AI Watchkeeper?

Boating should be about freedom and enjoyment, not constant vigilance. The Watchkeeper acts as your tireless digital co-pilot, reducing skipper fatigue and boosting confidence in crowded waters, coastal cruising, offshore passages, or night returns to harbor. Award-winning innovation (including the Cannes Yachting Festival Innovation Route Award), it's the perfect upgrade for boats starting from 30ft, filling critical gaps in traditional electronics without complexity or high cost.

Proven in real-world conditions worldwide, the Watchkeeper empowers recreational boaters with technology once reserved for superyachts and professionals — making every outing safer and more relaxed.

Ready to add an extra set of eyes to your helm? Contact us for model recommendations, demos, or professional installation guidance.

(Detection ranges vary by model, mounting height, object size, and conditions. Thermal models recommended for optimal night/low-visibility performance. Professional installation advised for best results.)