sea.AI Watchkeeper Lite: Your Vigilant Eye on the Water
The sea holds dangers that are difficult for even the most experienced crew to spot – especially in poor light conditions or high waves. The sea.AI Watchkeeper Lite system (formerly known as OSCAR) acts as a digital lookout that never sleeps. The compact dome camera was specifically developed for use on recreational yachts and smaller boats, offering state-of-the-art artificial intelligence in an extremely compact form factor.
Radar and AIS are often not enough
While conventional radar and AIS (Automatic Identification System) are excellent for locating large, steel vessels or well-equipped yachts, they have a critical blind spot: they often miss small or non-metallic objects on the water's surface. This is precisely where sea.AI comes in. The system detects:
- Lost containers and driftwood (UFOs)
- Unlit small boats and dinghies
- Navigation buoys and fishing buoys
- Persons in the water (man overboard)
Artificial Intelligence meets Thermal Imaging Technology
The Watchkeeper Lite combines high-resolution daylight and thermal imaging sensors. The integrated processing unit analyzes video streams in real-time using a huge, constantly growing maritime database. As soon as the AI detects a potential obstacle on a collision course, the system immediately sounds a visual and acoustic alarm.
Seamless Integration at the Helm
Operating the sea.AI Watchkeeper Lite is incredibly simple and integrates seamlessly into your existing onboard electronics. Warnings and live video images with marked objects (Augmented Reality style) can be displayed:
- Directly on your compatible multifunction display (chartplotter) from leading manufacturers.
- On your smartphone or tablet via the intuitive sea.AI app.
Key Features of Sea.AI Watchkeeper at a glance:
- AI-powered object detection: Reliably detects debris, buoys, and boats day and night.
- Optical & Thermal Sensors: Combines daylight and thermal imaging cameras for 24/7 readiness.
- Compact Design: The "Lite" version is ideal for smaller motor yachts and sailboats where weight and space are crucial.
- Real-time warnings: Acoustic and visual alarms proactively prevent collisions.
- App & Plotter Compatibility: Flexible readout and control via MFD, tablet, or smartphone.
- Easy Update System: Artificial intelligence continuously learns through regular software updates.
Important notes:
- Compatibility with the existing chartplotter must be clarified with us before ordering
- An internet connection should be available on board during installation
- The system is not designed for use on inland waterways
- In addition to the camera, a cable set and a software license are required (additional costs apply) - we would be happy to create a complete package