Seadronix
Category: Computer Vision
AI-driven autonomous navigation and maritime monitoring solutions. Seadronix was founded in 2015. The company is led by Byeolteo Park. Based in Ulsan, South Korea. Team size: 51-100. Total funding raised: $17.1 million. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include LB Investment, KB Investment, Korea Development Bank, Wonik Investment Partners, Lighthouse Combined Investment.
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Ulsan, South Korea
- Team size
- 51-100
- Total funding
- $17.1 million
Value proposition
Enhances situational awareness and operational efficiency in maritime operations by reducing human error and enabling autonomous navigation.
Products and solutions
NAVISS – AI navigation support and monitoring system, Rec-SEA – Software for upgrading vessel camera systems, AVISS – AI port management and monitoring system, NAVISS Admin – Real-time remote ship navigation assistance for tugboats
Unique value
Pioneers AI-based autonomous navigation in the maritime industry, similar to automotive ADAS systems.
Target customer
Shipping companies, port operators, defense sectors, and tugboat operators.
Industries served
Maritime, Shipping, Defense, Port operations
Technology advantage
Utilizes advanced sensor-fusion, real-world operational data, and state-of-the-art situational awareness algorithms to revolutionize ship navigation.
How they differentiate
Offers a fully AI-driven solution that is compliant with international maritime regulations and focused on minimizing human error.
Main competitors
Wärtsilä, Kongsberg Gruppen, Rolls-Royce
Key partnerships
Collaborations with major global shipbuilding companies, Participation in government-led Autonomous Ship Technology Development projects, Strategic partnership with DRS Shipping for tugboat monitoring solutions, Technology partnership with iO3 for AI-assisted navigation (Jul 2025), Port-to-Port AI Platform trial with Stolt Tankers B.V. and Radio Holland (Feb 2026), MOU with Singapore DSTA for USV development (May 2025), National Autonomous Ship AI Data Platform Project with MOF & MOTIE (May 2026), Defense Industry Council of Korea Startup Forum (May 2026), Myongji University Defense AI Center consortium with Nearthlab, Pablo Air, Elice, Pebblous
Notable customers
Hyundai Heavy Industries (using NAVISS), Multiple South Korean ports (using AVISS), South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, SK Incheon Petrochem, Stolt Tankers B.V. (Port-to-Port AI trial, Feb 2026), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) (autonomous navigation AI validation, Dec 2025), Singapore DSTA (USV development MOU, May 2025)
Major milestones
CES 2024 Innovation Award World’s first type approval for autonomous navigation AI Certifications from South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Secured international contracts and partnerships MOU with Singapore DSTA for USV development (May 2025) Selected as Excellent Commercial Product for Pilot Use by Ministry of National Defense (May 2025) Joined Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's M.AX Alliance (Sep 2025) Successful SCDF vessel autonomous navigation AI validation (Dec 2025) Port-to-Port AI Platform trial with Stolt Tankers in Rotterdam (Feb 2026)
Growth metrics
Rapid global expansion marked by significant contracts and deployments in major maritime markets, bolstered by notable funding milestones.
Market positioning
Positioned as a leader in autonomous maritime navigation through innovative, data-driven AI technology.
Geographic focus
Targets the global market with a strong base in South Korea and an expanding footprint in Europe and Asia.
Patents and IP
Active patent portfolio: ~45 filings (THE VC); company cites 48 patents (KR 39 / US 9). Examples: US 12049288 / US 12525020 object-info & port-ship monitoring; EP 3848854 / EP 3862997; multiple KR grants (e.g. 10-2827340).
About Byeolteo Park
Byeolteo Park is the CEO of Seadronix, a company specializing in AI solutions for maritime logistics. He has a strong background in both academia and government, having graduated from KAIST and served in various advisory roles in the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Ministry of Science and ICT. He has been instrumental in positioning Seadronix as a leader in autonomous navigation solutions, securing significant funding and recognition for the company's innovations.
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Official website: https://seadronix.com/