Maritime Tech Firm Mythos AI Deploys Advanced Pilot Assistance System on CB Tankers Vessel
Mythos AI, an American maritime technology company, has announced the successful installation of its Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) aboard the CB Pacific, a chemical cargo ship operated by CB Tankers. This deployment marks a significant step in the integration of AI-driven navigation technologies within the commercial shipping industry.
The APAS project aims to revolutionize maritime navigation through an innovative approach. Unlike conventional systems heavily reliant on machine vision, APAS leverages a radar-first methodology, incorporating a suite of complementary sensing technologies. By directly interfacing with the ship’s radar, APAS streamlines critical data, providing timely alerts to the human crew during voyages. The system is designed to augment the capabilities of mariners, alleviating cognitive burdens and enhancing situational awareness, while preserving human judgment as the cornerstone of navigation.
“Our philosophy is not about replacing the human element, but empowering it with cutting-edge technology,” stated Geoff Douglass, CEO of Mythos AI. “APAS integrates our sophisticated radar perception, machine vision, and intelligent alerting mechanisms with the vessel’s operational dynamics. This transformation enables clear, decisive actions in complex scenarios, ultimately bolsters safety and operational resilience.” Key to this approach is the fusion of multi-modal sensor data, a computationally intensive task that Mythos AI has refined, allowing for robust performance even in adverse weather conditions, a typical challenge in maritime environments.
The CB Pacific was selected for this pivotal trial due to its predictable operational routes and its equipped with the reliable Furuno radar system. Building upon the initial APAS installation on a Southern Devall towboat operating on the Mississippi River in August 2025, this year-long experiment seeks to accelerate the adoption of next-generation bridge intelligence within the commercial shipping sector. Industry analysts note that such integrations represent a critical pathway towards autonomous shipping, albeit with significant regulatory and safety hurdles to overcome.
“Our collaboration with lomarlabs and CB Tankers is instrumental in enabling APAS to capture and codify the expertise of seasoned master mariners and the established navigational norms of ports worldwide,” Douglass elaborated. “This real-world validation at scale is crucial as we lay the groundwork for broader fleet-wide deployment. The ability to learn from and adapt to the diverse navigational challenges presented by varied port environments is a key differentiator for APAS, ensuring adaptability across a wide range of operational contexts.” This data-driven approach is seen as essential for building trust and acceptance of AI systems within the traditionally conservative maritime industry.
The comprehensive year-long trial of the APAS system will meticulously evaluate its safety and effectiveness in real-world operational scenarios. Rigorous testing will ensure adherence to international regulations, particularly the COLREG (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), a critical benchmark for any navigation system. This stringent validation process reflects the critical need for reliability and regulatory compliance in the maritime industry.
Stylianos Papageorgiou, Managing Director of lomarlabs, emphasized the importance of operational testing in driving genuine progress in maritime AI. “Real innovation doesn’t materialize from theoretical models, but from tangible experiences in real-time operations, port calls, dry docks, and sea trials. Only through this iterative process can we truly refine and optimize AI systems for the maritime domain.”
Beyond commercial applications, the APAS project is attracting increasing interest from the defense sector, signifying a potential shift towards the incorporation of AI-driven navigation systems in both commercial and strategic maritime operations. This dual-use potential underscores the broader strategic importance of developing robust and reliable AI-powered navigation technologies for the maritime domain.
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