Sea Machines

Autonomous vessel control systems

As of 30 August 2026, Sea Machines starts at $50000/one-time. Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control systems for commercial vessels. Softwr lists it under Maritime. Sea Machines is made by Sea Machines Robotics, launched in 2015, available on Web, iOS, Android.

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Overview

What Sea Machines does

Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control systems for commercial vessels. Their SM Series products enable remote control, autonomous operations, and enhanced situational awareness for workboats, ferries, and commercial vessels.

What people use it for

Intelligent voyage and transit autonomy for workboats
Pattern autonomy for survey and repetitive route work
Collision avoidance using the AI-ris computer vision sensor
Remote command and control of vessels, including in GPS denied environments
Fleet management and telemetry through Fleetviewer and the SMLINK APIs

Where it falls short

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Requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase
Targeted at vessels from 10 to 300 ft, so it does not address the largest commercial tonnage
Pricing is not published and is arranged directly with the vendor
The SM300-NG is the class-approved unit, so the cheaper SM300-SP does not carry the same approval

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Pricing

What Sea Machines costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

SM300

$75,000 /one-time

Autonomous control
Collision avoidance
Remote operation

Capabilities

Features

Autonomous control
Remote operation
Collision avoidance
Pattern following
Vessel systems
Integration with Vessel systems
Communication networks
Integration with Communication networks
Shore-based control
Integration with Shore-based control
Embedded support
Available on embedded
Web support
Available on web
Mobile support
Available on mobile

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Questions people ask

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How much does Sea Machines cost?

Pricing is not published. Sea Machines requires customers to contact their sales team directly through the Contact Us link on their website for pricing quotes tailored to specific products and use cases.

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What is the pricing model for Sea Machines products?

Sea Machines offers autonomy systems and software solutions for maritime vessels. Pricing is determined on a per-product basis through direct sales consultation rather than published subscription tiers.

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Behind it

Who makes Sea Machines

Company: Sea Machines Robotics
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts

Timeline

Sea Machines over time

Funding2020-10-01$5m
Series B completion with second close of $5M
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Launch2019-01-01
First commercially available autonomous products launched
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Founded2015-01-01
Sea Machines founded by Michael G. Johnson in Boston
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