Summary:
1. Mythos AI has installed its Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) on the vessel CB Pacific, owned by CB Tankers, to enhance navigation at sea.
2. APAS uses a radar-first approach combined with other sensing technologies to support mariners, reduce cognitive load, and improve situational awareness.
3. The year-long trial of APAS aims to introduce next-gen bridge intelligence to commercial shipping and ensure compliance with international regulations.
Title: Mythos AI Installs Advanced Pilot Assistance System on CB Pacific Ship
American maritime technology company Mythos AI has recently completed the installation of its Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) on the vessel CB Pacific, which is owned by CB Tankers. This innovative project is designed to revolutionize navigation at sea by utilizing a radar-first approach along with other sensing technologies. Unlike traditional systems that rely heavily on machine vision, APAS aims to support mariners, reduce cognitive load, and enhance situational awareness while keeping human judgement at the forefront of navigation.
Geoff Douglass, the CEO of Mythos AI, emphasized that the goal of APAS is not to replace the crew but to equip them with next-generation capabilities. By integrating radar perception, machine vision, and intelligent alerting with the vessel’s dynamics, APAS transforms complex situations into clear, actionable decisions, ultimately enhancing safety and operational resilience. The selection of the CB Pacific for testing was based on its predictable routes and reliable Furuno radar, setting the stage for a year-long experiment to introduce advanced bridge intelligence to commercial shipping.
Partnering with lomarlabs and CB Tankers, Mythos AI aims to capture the expertise of master mariners and navigational norms from ports worldwide through the APAS system. This collaboration will validate the system’s performance at scale and pave the way for broader fleet-wide adoption. The year-long trial of APAS will ensure its safe and effective operation in real-world conditions while ensuring compliance with international regulations such as the COLREG (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
With growing interest from the defense sector, the APAS project signifies a significant step towards the adoption of AI-driven navigation systems in both commercial and strategic maritime operations. As progress in maritime AI relies on operational testing, managing director of lomarlabs, Stylianos Papageorgiou, emphasized the importance of real-time operations, port calls, dry docks, and sea trials for true innovation in the field. This development highlights the potential for AI-driven navigation systems to enhance efficiency and safety in maritime operations.
