Company’s AI strategy to accelerate automation and enhance efficiency
Al Seer Marine, a frontrunner in advanced maritime solutions and a subsidiary of IHC, has announced the roll-out of its comprehensive AI transformation strategy.
This initiative positions AI at the core of the company’s next growth chapter, introducing smarter systems to advance automation in shipbuilding, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), fleet management, logistics, and operational efficiency.
In parallel, Al Seer Marine has also become the first UAE maritime entity to deploy an AI-powered, non-voting Board Observer named NOVA (Neural Oversight & Virtual Automation). NOVA strengthens governance by enabling live boardroom queries, scenario modelling, budgeting support, and automated oversight of subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Developed by Aleria, NOVA transforms fragmented financial, operational, and market data into real-time strategic insight. It leverages AI to continuously learn, flag anomalies, and generate predictive insights, empowering the Board with intelligent oversight that enhances vessel readiness and operational safety.
Long-term competitiveness
“The launch of NOVA represents the next step in this journey, turning data into real-time intelligence that strengthens both our day-to-day operations and our long-term competitiveness,” stated Guy Neivens, Chief Executive Officer, Al Seer Marine.
“By leveraging real-time data and predictive insights, NOVA ensures Al Seer Marine’s leadership can address challenges and opportunities with greater precision and speed. This deployment is a crucial part of our strategy to drive AI integration across various sectors in the UAE market,” commented Eric Leandri, CEO, Aleria.
NOVA’s deployment at Al Seer Marine represents more than a technical upgrade – it marks the beginning of a larger transformation. This futuristic system will optimise commercial fleet management and asset utilisation and reduce operational costs, while streamlining shipbuilding projects and mitigating supply chain risks, a press communication concluded.
