What Captain's Eye does

Captain's Eye is an Israel-based AI software company, founded in 2020 by Uri Ben Dor (CEO) and Doron Oizerovich (CTO), that applies real-time computer vision analytics to existing CCTV, radar, and thermal-sensor infrastructure aboard ocean-going vessels and at industrial sites. The company's SaaS platform combines custom neural networks with commercial AI models fine-tuned for maritime environments to detect safety hazards (fire, smoke, leaks, unauthorized access, PPE violations) and operational anomalies, claiming over 90% detection accuracy, 40% improvement in response time, and 15% operational-efficiency gains for clients. Its product portfolio spans a core maritime monitoring platform, on-land industrial monitoring, plus add-on modules for digital inspections, policy execution, and predictive analytics.

The company monetizes through annual subscription SaaS contracts sold via direct enterprise field sales, with quote-based custom pricing tied to fleet size and configuration rather than published tiers. Its go-to-market is concentrated on tier-1 shipowners and operators across container, LNG, bulk, and car-carrier segments, with 16 named enterprise customers including NYK Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Seaspan, and X-Press Feeders. The platform has been deployed across 5,000+ cameras and 100,000+ detected events globally, reaching a 100th-system installation milestone with Eastern Pacific Shipping in October 2025.

Captain's Eye is venture-backed, having raised a disclosed ~$4.23M across rounds from Techstars (2020), HiCenter Ventures (2022), SIXAI (2022, $4M lead), and a 2025 strategic round from shipping-industry investors EPS Ventures, MOL PLUS, and The Caravel Group. The company holds dual operating presence in Haifa (HQ) and Singapore (APAC regional office) and has achieved the world's first ClassNK certification for AI-based fire detection on MOL's CERULEAN ACE LNG-fueled car carrier. Recent expansion targets onshore industrial facilities (petrochemical, energy, manufacturing) alongside continued maritime penetration.

Name

Captain's Eye

Legal name

Captain's Eye

Website

https://captain-eye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Captain's Eye is an Israel-based AI company that provides real-time computer-vision video analytics on existing CCTV infrastructure to detect safety hazards, fires, and operational anomalies for maritime fleet operators and onshore industrial sites, sold via enterprise SaaS subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Safety Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Security Technology & Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Intrusion) (TLAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maritime Security Technology & Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Sensors) (BPAKALAI)

Keywords

• Maritime safety software
• AI video analytics
• Fleet monitoring platform
• Vessel risk detection
• Industrial surveillance AI

Headquarters

HQ city

Haifa

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscription: Subscription-based SaaS model providing real-time AI video analytics, remote monitoring, and risk detection. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Captain's Eye provides an AI-powered SaaS platform that performs real-time video analytics on existing CCTV cameras, radar, and thermal sensors to detect safety hazards, security violations, and operational anomalies on board merchant vessels, yachts, and on-land industrial facilities. The platform delivers customizable alerts, remote fleet monitoring via dashboard, digital inspections, predictive analytics, and policy execution tools for enterprise shipping operators. It achieves over 90% detection accuracy while operating at low bandwidth over satellite networks.

Product overview

Captain's Eye offers a single unified SaaS platform for AI-powered risk management and safety monitoring. The core platform provides real-time video analytics using existing CCTV cameras, radar, and thermal sensors to detect safety hazards, security threats, and operational risks before they escalate. The platform serves both maritime (merchant vessels, yachts) and on-land sectors (petrochemical plants, ports, manufacturing, energy infrastructure). Advanced add-on modules include Digital Inspections for remote compliance verification, Policy Execution Tools for safety drill tracking, and Predictive Analytics for risk forecasting based on historical data and environmental conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Captain's Eye Platform AI-powered SaaS platform that enhances safety and operational efficiency in maritime and on-land operations by providing real-time video analytics, risk detection, remote monitoring, and incident prevention using existing CCTV cameras, radar, and thermal sensors. Targeted at enterprise shipping operators, ports, and industrial facility managers.
• Maritime Monitoring Real-time AI-driven detection system for merchant vessels, yachts, and cruise ships that monitors cameras 24/7 to detect fires, unauthorized access, equipment failures, and other safety hazards at sea. Designed for shipping companies and yacht operators.
• On-Land Sites Monitoring Industrial AI safety platform for on-land facilities including petrochemical plants, ports, manufacturing facilities, and energy infrastructure, detecting fires, hazardous material leaks, and equipment failures in challenging environments. Designed for industrial plant operators and facility safety managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% success in detecting safety hazards before they escalate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ashdod PortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2022Pilot programs conducted at Ashdod Port as part of early deployment and technology validation of Captain's Eye's real-time anomaly detection system for maritime vessels.
• Global Shipping Companies (unspecified)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2022Partnerships with global shipping companies to deploy Captain's Eye's AI system across their fleets for real-time anomaly detection and safety monitoring.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orca AI: Israeli AI startup providing computer-vision-based situational awareness and safety analytics for commercial ships. Most direct competitor, overlapping maritime AI safety use cases, vessel CCTV integration, and shipowner customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global maritime technology incumbent offering ship automation, navigation, and safety systems. Could bundle AI video analytics into broader Smart Marine solutions for the same shipowner customers.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major supplier of integrated bridge systems, automation, and vessel safety solutions. Competes for the same shipping-company safety and remote-monitoring budgets with deeper balance sheet and installed base.
• Sperry Marine (Northrop Grumman): Long-established marine navigation and safety systems provider serving commercial fleets and navies. Potential incumbent competitor for AI-enhanced watchkeeping and safety analytics on merchant vessels.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Provides vessel automation, electric propulsion, and digital solutions across maritime segments. Increasingly bundling remote condition monitoring and safety analytics relevant to Captain's Eye's on-ship and remote-monitoring proposition.

Emerging players

• Sea Machines Robotics: Boston-based developer of autonomous marine technology and computer-vision situational awareness for commercial vessels. Comparable maritime-AI focus with overlap on safety monitoring and remote fleet visibility.
• Nautilus Labs: AI-driven shipping performance and voyage optimization platform serving many of the same container and bulker operators. Comparable SaaS GTM to commercial shipping and overlapping data-driven fleet management theme.
• Marorka: Iceland-based vessel performance monitoring and analytics SaaS for shipowners. Comparable maritime SaaS, data-driven fleet management value prop, and shipowner customer overlap.
• MarineTraffic (Kpler): Vessel tracking and maritime intelligence platform with growing AI/data analytics products for commercial shipping. Overlaps with Captain's Eye on fleet visibility and analytics for shipowner operational teams.

Others

• Marlink: Global provider of maritime connectivity (VSAT, satellite) and digital solutions. Complementary rather than competitive, but sits in the same shipowner IT/OT stack and could bundle adjacent safety and monitoring services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/captain-eye

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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