Quartermaster and Presight Sign MOU to Advance AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence and Security

Collaboration will explore combining distributed maritime sensing with advanced AI and analytics to deliver greater maritime awareness, strengthen maritime security and protect critical infrastructure

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 November 2026: Quartermaster, a US-based maritime technology company developing advanced sensing and intelligence capabilities, and Presight, a global leader in applied AI for intelligent systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of AI-powered solutions for maritime domain awareness, security and operational intelligence.

Signed during the ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, the agreement establishes a framework for the two companies to explore how Quartermaster’s distributed maritime sensing technology can be combined with Presight’s expertise in artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and mission-critical intelligence platforms to deliver enhanced visibility and actionable intelligence across complex maritime environments.

Quartermaster’s SmartMast technology is designed to transform existing commercial vessels into nodes within a distributed maritime sensing network, leveraging optical, infrared and radio-frequency sensors alongside edge AI to capture and analyse maritime activity. By combining these capabilities with Presight’s advanced analytics and intelligence platforms, the collaboration aims to explore new approaches to maritime awareness, vessel tracking, anomaly detection and the protection of critical maritime infrastructure.

The proposed collaboration will also examine opportunities to support maritime security authorities, port operators and other stakeholders with improved awareness, earlier identification of potential threats and more informed operational decision-making.

Neil Sobin, CEO of Quartermaster, said: “The ocean remains one of the world’s most challenging environments in which to achieve continuous, real-time visibility. Quartermaster is giving mariners a truer picture of what’s happening at sea by turning working vessels into a distributed sensing network that provides an objective view of activity across some of the world’s most active trade routes and offshore energy projects. By combining that sensing layer with Presight’s advanced AI and analytics capabilities, we can turn maritime data into actionable intelligence at scale, helping operators see more, understand situations faster and make better-informed decisions when it matters most.”

Dr. Adel Alsharji, Chief Operating Officer, Presight, said: “Maritime security is increasingly dependent on the ability to understand and respond to activity across vast, complex environments. Our collaboration with Quartermaster brings together an innovative approach to maritime sensing with Presight’s expertise in applying AI and advanced analytics to mission-critical operations. Together, we see an opportunity to transform maritime data into actionable intelligence, strengthening situational awareness, supporting better decisions and contributing to the security and resilience of critical maritime infrastructure.”

The MOU reflects a shared ambition to apply emerging sensing technologies and advanced AI to address complex, real-world maritime security challenges. By connecting distributed maritime data with intelligence-led decision-making, the companies aim to explore scalable solutions that strengthen operational readiness, protect critical assets and support national resilience.

The collaboration will initially focus on the United Arab Emirates, with the shared intent to expand into other international markets as the partnership matures.