Kaiko Systems Maritime AI Platform

Kaiko Systems provides an AI-powered maritime operations platform for shipping companies, maritime operators and shipowners, as described on its website and in a tech.eu report of 19 March 2025. It targets manual inspection preparation and limited real-time visibility into vessel condition and compliance.

The platform covers AI-driven inspections, real-time analytics and ship-to-shore communication. A tech.eu report states it monitors vessel performance, fuel use and engine efficiency in real time, offers predictive maintenance and integrates environmental data for regulatory compliance. Its SIRE 2.0 self-assessment product has been rolled out on 27 Norbulk Shipping tankers, with 60 vessels planned.

• AI-driven inspections: Inspection data collection and analysis on board.
• SIRE 2.0 self-assessment: Findings management and PSC preparation.
• Real-time analytics: Monitoring of vessel performance, fuel use and engine efficiency.
• Predictive maintenance: Early warning of machinery issues.
• Environmental data: Integration for regulatory compliance.
• Ship-to-shore communication: Shared information between vessel and office.

Vietnamese tanker and gas carrier operators can prepare for SIRE 2.0 vetting inspections fleet-wide. Ship managers can track PSC findings and deadlines. Owners can monitor fuel use and engine efficiency across vessels.

Automated findings management in the SIRE 2.0 self-assessment tool streamlines inspection preparation and aims to improve pass rates. Real-time monitoring of fuel use and engine efficiency supports operational decisions. Predictive maintenance flags issues before breakdowns.

OCIMF SIRE 2.0 and Port State Control regimes are moving tanker vetting toward data-driven, risk-based inspections. Vietnamese tanker owners calling at oil terminals face the same vetting requirements as international operators.

Series A of EUR 6 million announced 19 March 2025 (Hi inov and Flashpoint Venture Growth lead, Motion Ventures participating), EUR 9 million total funding. Described as a German maritime software company; its website reports acquisition by UniSea to expand UniSea's fleet management system with pre-inspection tools.