# Seadronix AI navigation technology selected for Singapore patrol vessels - **Source:** https://pelavox.com/seadronix-ai-navigation-technology-selected-for-singapore-patrol-vessels/ - **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping) - **Author:** Helena Pierce - **Published:** 2026-11-13T21:00:00+00:00 - **Updated:** 2026-11-13T21:00:00+00:00 - **Section:** General - **Type:** News - **Topics:** Fassmer, Marine Technology, Maritime AI, Maritime Security, Navigation Systems, NAVISS Bridge, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Seadronix, Sentinel-class, Shipbuilding, Singapore, Singapore Navy, South Korea South Korean maritime technology company Seadronix has confirmed that its NAVISS Bridge navigation monitoring system has been selected for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s next-generation Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessels, marking the company’s first government vessel supply reference in the defence sector. The technology forms part of the sensor equipment specified for four offshore patrol vessels being constructed by German shipbuilder Fassmer. Singapore’s Ministry of Defence formally identified Seadronix’s 360-degree navigation cameras in the vessels’ technical specifications published on 2 October 2026. The selection represents an expansion of Seadronix’s activities beyond commercial maritime applications into government vessel programmes. The company announced the development on 12 November, although it did not disclose the contract value or the installation schedule for its equipment. The four vessels are intended to support Singapore’s maritime security operations, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. ## AI monitoring technology enters government vessel programme NAVISS Bridge is designed to support vessel navigation through camera-based monitoring and artificial intelligence, providing crews with additional information about the surrounding maritime environment. The system forms part of the sensor suite specified for the Sentinel-class vessels, alongside navigation radar from Terma, radar systems from Saab, fire-control radar from Thales and electro-optical equipment from Safran. Seadronix is the only non-European company named in the sensor section of Singapore’s published vessel specifications, although the wider equipment programme also includes suppliers from outside Europe. The selection provides the South Korean company with a reference in a European-built government vessel programme, where equipment integration and operational reliability are important considerations. Hankeun Kim, Chief Technology Officer of Seadronix, described the development as a milestone in the company’s expansion into maritime security applications. “Being selected for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Sentinel-class OPVs is a defining milestone for Seadronix,” said Kim. The company has not provided independent operational performance data from the system’s deployment on the new vessels, which remain under construction and testing. ## Four offshore patrol vessels under construction Singapore contracted Fassmer in November 2023 to build four offshore patrol vessels that will replace the navy’s existing Sentinel-class Maritime Security and Response Vessels. The first new vessel, *Sentinel*, was launched at the German shipbuilder’s Berne facility on 1 October 2026. It is scheduled to undergo equipment integration, acceptance testing and sea trials before delivery, while the remaining vessels are under construction. The new patrol vessels measure approximately 94.85 metres in length and have a displacement of 2,700 tonnes. They are designed for speeds exceeding 23 knots and incorporate modular systems intended to support different maritime security missions. The vessels will operate under Singapore’s Maritime Security and Response Flotilla, supporting surveillance, maritime security and coordination with other government agencies. Seadronix has also been involved in maritime technology initiatives in Singapore, including work with the Maritime and Port Authority, a fireboat demonstration involving the Singapore Civil Defence Force and an unmanned surface vessel memorandum of understanding with the Defence Science and Technology Agency. The latest selection extends the company’s involvement in the Singapore maritime sector into a new government vessel programme. For Seadronix, the project provides an opportunity to demonstrate the integration of its navigation monitoring technology into specialised vessels built for long-term maritime security operations. Its operational contribution will become clearer as the ships progress through testing and enter service. --- Cite as: "Seadronix AI navigation technology selected for Singapore patrol vessels", pelavox., 13 November 2026, https://pelavox.com/seadronix-ai-navigation-technology-selected-for-singapore-patrol-vessels/