Newly released video footage captured by advanced AI-powered cameras has provided crucial insights into the collision between the container ship MV Solong and the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate off the port of
Newly released video footage captured by advanced AI-powered cameras has provided crucial insights into the collision between the container ship MV Solong and the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate off the port of Grimsby earlier this week.
The footage, recorded by Orca AI’s SeaPod lookout unit mounted on the anchored tanker Ionic Aspis, reportedly shows the exact moment of impact. The recordings include two separate videos: one from the system’s day cameras, highlighting the dense fog that likely obstructed the Solong crew’s visibility, and another from thermal cameras, which vividly captures the container ship's approach and the explosion upon impact.
“This video footage clearly shows the context of the accident—the fog conditions at the time—while also clearly depicting the moment of impact,” said Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder of Orca AI.
Gross emphasized that the incident underscores the vulnerabilities of maritime navigation, particularly in poor visibility conditions.
“This week’s collision is another stark reminder of the fragility of maritime navigation,” he said. “Despite technological advancements, crews still rely heavily on traditional navigation tools that struggle with target detection in low visibility conditions, rough weather, and dense fog. Compounding these challenges, crew fatigue remains a major issue, slowing reaction times and increasing
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