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AI-powered autonomous shipping technology
As of 30 August 2026, Shone starts at $3000/month. Shone develops AI-powered autonomous navigation and collision avoidance systems for commercial vessels. Softwr lists it under Maritime. Shone is launched in 2017.
Overview
What Shone does
Shone develops AI-powered autonomous navigation and collision avoidance systems for commercial vessels. Their technology enables ships to operate more safely and efficiently with reduced crew workload.
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- Shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
- shone.io no longer resolves
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Pricing
What Shone costs
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Professional
$8,000 /mo
- Autonomous navigation
- Collision avoidance
- Bridge integration
Capabilities
Features
Autonomous navigation
Collision avoidance
Sensor fusion
Decision support
Bridge systems
Integration with Bridge systems
ECDIS
Integration with ECDIS
Radar
Integration with Radar
AIS
Integration with AIS
Embedded support
Available on embedded
Web support
Available on web
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Questions people ask
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What does Shone's autonomous technology do?
Shone retrofits ships with autonomous technologies to improve safety, security and crew quality of life. The system provides assistance through situational awareness and course recommendations, which reduces watchkeeper fatigue and helps prevent accidents.
SourceHow does Shone detect surrounding vessels?
Shone's proprietary detection algorithm is based on data gathered from ship sensors including AIS, radar and GPS, with additional cameras installed on board for computer vision capabilities.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Shone
- Company
- Shone
- Based in
- Paris, France
Timeline
Shone over time
- Milestone2018-03-01
Shone strikes deal with French shipping line CMA CGM to install system on trans-Pacific cargo ships
Source - Milestone2018-01-01
Shone accepted into Y Combinator accelerator program
Source - Funding2018-01-01$4m
Shone raises 4 million USD seed round from investors including Alven and Liquid 2
Source - Founded2017-01-01
Shone founded by Ugo Vollmer, Clement Renault and Antoine de Maleprade to develop autonomous shipping technology
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