The startup develops a real-time coastal intelligence system that utilizes high-resolution data from cloud-connected marine sensors to quantify marine hazards. This technology enables clients to enhance maritime operations and improve safety by providing precise information on wind and wave conditions.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Maritime operations face challenges due to a lack of high-resolution, real-time data on marine conditions, leading to safety risks, operational inefficiencies, and difficulties in climate resilience planning. Existing weather data often lacks the granularity needed for precise decision-making in dynamic coastal environments. Furthermore, monitoring berth depth and vessel wake impact remains difficult, hindering port optimization and infrastructure management.
Solution
MarineLabs provides a real-time coastal intelligence system that leverages a network of cloud-connected marine sensors to deliver high-resolution data and predictive analytics. The system's CoastAware platform offers real-time weather insights and AI-driven forecasting, enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency. CoastInsights delivers historical data and vessel wake analysis for coastal modeling and infrastructure management. BerthWatch provides real-time berth depth monitoring, enabling safer and more cost-effective port operations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes vessel pilots, port authorities, coastal engineers, ferry operators, and other maritime stakeholders who require precise, real-time coastal intelligence to enhance safety, optimize operations, and improve climate resilience.
Features
- CoastScout sensor nodes that convert navigational aids and private buoys into real-time data stations
- High-resolution data updates at intervals as fast as 5 minutes
- Forecast AI, which integrates sensor data with third-party models to generate hyper-local 10-day wind and wave forecasts
- Customizable alerts via SMS and email for specific weather conditions
- BuoyCam technology that provides 360-degree, real-time views of ocean conditions
- Vessel Wake AI, which identifies and measures vessel wakes, cross-referencing with AIS data
- CoastAware platform with customizable dashboards and API integration
- BerthWatch system providing real-time, tide-corrected berth depth data through a partnership with Kongsberg