7th Edition of the SafeNav Newsletter
SafeNav: Advancing Maritime Safety and Efficiency
The past quarter has been pivotal for SafeNav, marked by significant advancements in the development, validation, and expansion of our technology. From collaboration with end users and investors to the launch of our updated website, the opening of our London office, and participation in key industry events such as Blue Invest and Ocean Days in Brussels, and several stakeholders meetings in Oslo, Norway and Genova, Italy, we continue to make strategic progress toward the future of maritime safety.
SafeNav is positioning itself as a key reference in Digital-assisted navigation with a decision Support system as a Co-Pilot for maritime safety and operational efficiency. More than just a navigation aid, SafeNav is shaping the future of the maritime industry becoming the first Co-pilot with full COLREG module and with the backend database we are like the “Google maps of the sea” - providing real-time insights to enhance decision-making with early notifications to prevent collisions at sea.
System Demonstrations and End-User Feedback
Over the past few months, we have conducted over 25 demonstrations of the SafeNav system to a variety of Navigators and Captains, gathering direct insights from the real experienced end users in this domain.
Key Feedback from Users:
"The interface is incredibly intuitive and easy to use. SafeNav not only enhances safety but also reduces cognitive workload on the bridge."
"I’m impressed with the Digital COLREG capabilities and the accuracy of the system. This is definitely the future of navigation."
Additionally, several end users have expressed strong interest in investing in SafeNav, further validating our technology and aligning with our 2025 spin off from project and onto investment objectives.
International Expansion: New London Headquarters
At the end of January 2025, our Founder and CEO, Capt. Jorgen Grindevoll, officially opened SafeNav’s spin-off company in London, marking an essential step in our global expansion strategy.
UKRI Advisory Support: We received guidance from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) on intellectual property rights (IPR) and the spin-off structure to accelerate SafeNav’s growth.
Strategic Investment: SafeNav has secured funding from angel investors, all of whom are experienced Captain & Navigators and maritime experts. In hence, the real end users from the maritime sector. This is not just an investment; it’s validation from those who understand the challenges of navigation firsthand. SafeNav is built by navigators, for navigators, ensuring that every feature is designed to address real-world maritime needs.
Increased presence in key markets, reinforcing relationships with regulatory bodies, ship owners, and investors.
Seed investment round is also in progress and going as our planned timeline..
New Website: A Business-Oriented Platform
SafeNav’s website has been transformed into a business- and product-oriented platform, a crucial evolution for this phase of our company and its engagement with investors and strategic partners.
Modern and Responsive Design: The website has been redesigned with improved content, structure, and interface to align with industry trends and enhance user experience.
The website now focuses on its main solution: Co-Pilot system to Avoid Collisions at Sea
Updated Content: The platform now includes dedicated sections on SafeNav’s solutions, technology, team, and use cases.
Enhanced Multimedia: A curated library of high-value content, including videos and interviews, provides comprehensive insights into SafeNav’s capabilities.
This revamped website serves as a key tool for communicating our value proposition to potential clients, investors, and strategic collaborators.
For more details, visit www.safenavsystem.com and please sign up for the newsletters to stay updated and we will continue growing our presence in the industry.
Deliverables to the European Commission
& 6th General Assembly
In February, we successfully delivered six key project deliverables to the European Commission for the SafeNav project phase.
Reaffirming our commitment to advancing maritime navigation technology.
Additionally, we hosted the 6th General Assembly in Athens, Greece
The 6th GA was hosted by Danos Shipping company in Athens, Greece. The GA’s serve as a meeting that allows us as partners to connect and align on where the project is and collaborate on ways to solve any potential blockers.
We went through all open work packages and tasks within the work packages, allowing everyone to give their input. We have 15 upcoming deliverables of which we are on track to be complete on time.
The DFM (data fusion module) has been implemented into the SafeNav system and will continue to be updated. In the GA we touched on the testing in real life for this module, that is planned for May/June 2025.
The GA is also a handy opportunity to go through our list of KPI’s on which we are making solid progress. We will be putting even more focus on this in the coming months as the project is moving over to a company and product phase.
As we are reaching the tipping point from Project to Product, this led us to the MVP (minimum viable product) and its current state. We have a now working product that is being demonstrated to end users, It is an ever-evolving product, so testing and changes are being made to the two main products on a weekly basis.
We allowed all the partners to present potential funding opportunities that may be applicable to SafeNav. This was a fruitful discussion as we were able to identify a several private and public funding opportunities for SafeNav.
The ramping up of the testing on the Genoa navigation simulator was discussed as well as what will be needed for this. This will also lead to the testing on vessels, which will take place towards the end of April / early May. This is organized and lead by Global Maritime Services and in cooperation with University of Genoa.
Three young Navigators from a Greek maritime academy had a meeting with our Founder Capt. Jorgen Grindevoll as SafeNav were presented and valuable discussions and feedback followed. A special thanks to the young Navigator Dimitris Smetis for organizing the meeting and giving good inputs for how the new generation of seafarers are open to such new technologies.
A feature corporation with the young navigators from Greece is planned for the next months and Capt. Jorgen highlights that its today´s youth that will be the once that will use the products on SafeNav into the future.
The General Assembly strengthened our industry positioning and reinforced the alignment of SafeNav with real-world maritime needs.
Workshops and Certification: Advancements with DNV and SAYFR
Certification with DNV:
We have together with Sayfr AS, initiated the certification process with DNV for SafeNav’s COLREG module, a critical step in ensuring widespread industry adoption.
Impact Assessment with SAYFR & Greenov:
Multiple workshops have been conducted to assess SafeNav’s impact in compliance with the dedicated work package nr. 9 (Impact of the SafeNav technology).
Upcoming Workshop in Oslo:
Further evaluations will take place in collaboration with SAYFR in the end of March to continue mapping SafeNav’s role in maritime safety enhancement and its social and environmental impact. Another important topic is that Sayfr AS has been selected by SafeNav Limited as the training provider of the SafeNav system and the workshop will also include the training development topic.
Blue Invest & Maritime Ventures: Engaging with Investors
Blue Invest 2025 - Brussels: SafeNav was presented at Blue Invest, a premier event for maritime innovation, where Capt. Jorgen Grindevoll delivered a high-impact pitch to strategic investors, opening new funding opportunities.
Maritime Ventures - Genoa: SafeNav participated in the Maritime Ventures event together with the academic institution and partner in the project, the University of Genova, and key stakeholders.
Strategic Meetings: In addition to these events, SafeNav held key discussions with industry leaders in Bergen, Athens, Oslo, Brussels and Genova, including representatives from UNIGE, UNIRI, SafeNav, Ladar-AI, Offshore Monitoring , Danaos Shipping Company (DSC), IMEC, SIRHENA/Naval Group, Sayfr AS. and Global Maritime Services.
These engagements are crucial for expanding SafeNav’s visibility, credibility, and investment prospects.
Educational Outreach: Engaging Future Navigators
SafeNav has been actively introduced at leading academic institutions, reinforcing its role in preparing the next generation of maritime professionals.
Istituto Tecnico Trasporti e Logistica - Livorno, Italy: SafeNav team test pilot represented by Pietro Delfino presented the system to navigation students, demonstrating its interface and decision support system. The students were highly engaged, asking numerous questions and showing great enthusiasm for the technology. This interaction is a key part of our effort to introduce next-generation maritime professionals to the future of Digital and AI-driven navigation and decision support systems, This event was supported by Global Maritime Services (GMS)
University of Genoa: Our colleague, Associate Professor Michele Martelli, led several outreach sessions, engaging with students from the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs and have presented SafeNav technology and familiarization of in total 80 students and this shows that SafeNav remains committed to fostering education and ensuring that future maritime professionals are equipped with cutting-edge navigation technologies.
NEXT STEPS
Workshop with SAYFR in Oslo (March 2024)
Further stakeholder meetings in Oslo and Genoa
Ongoing testing of the system in the full-scale bridge simulator in Genova
Continue certification collaboration with DNV
Industry presentations and engagement with universities and maritime academies
Strengthening investor and strategic partnerships within the industry.
Attend the ITS Maritime Autonomy and Safety conference in Oslo on the 20th of March.
Experience the Future of Navigation — Demo the SafeNav Today
With each passing quarter, SafeNav continues to scale through technological validation, investment growth, and an increasing impact on maritime safety and operational efficiency.
We are also encouraging all types of Navigators/Captains and Maritime stakeholders to reach out to us and be among the first to experience SafeNav demo that takes about 1 hours to pass with our Product Manager Marli Fraser. Join in and be a pioneer that is shaping the future of navigation. Check the website at www.safenavsystem.com and book a demo.
For more information about SafeNav and potential collaboration opportunities, visit our website or get in touch with our team.
🔗 Request your free demo here on our newly updated website: www.safenavsystem.com
Reach out to the SafeNav communication team if you have questions or queries reg. demo or this newsletter: info@safenavsyste.com
If you have investment or business related queries then reach out directly to Founder & CEO Capt. Jorgen Grindevoll on the direct email jorgen.grindevoll@safenavsystem.com
SafeNav – Enhancing Safer Navigation at Sea.
