Mythos AI’s Radar-First Advanced Pilot Assistance System Begins Year-Long Trial on CB Pacific, Paving the Way for AI-Driven Navigation in Commercial Shipping
Maritime technology company Mythos AI has successfully integrated its Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) onto the chemical cargo vessel CB Pacific, owned by CB Tankers.
The APAS project is a cutting-edge navigation solution that departs from traditional systems reliant on machine vision by adopting a radar-first approach, complemented by other sensing technologies. By directly connecting to a ship’s radar and streamlining data, APAS enables human crew members to receive timely alerts during voyages, enhancing situational awareness and reducing cognitive load without compromising human decision-making in navigation.
Geoff Douglass, CEO of Mythos AI, emphasized that the aim is not automation but rather empowerment: “Our goal is to provide mariners with next-generation capabilities. By merging our proprietary radar perception, machine vision, and intelligent alerting with a vessel’s dynamics, APAS converts complex scenarios into clear, actionable decisions, thereby improving safety and operational resilience.”
The choice of the CB Pacific for testing is strategic due to its consistent routes and top-tier Furuno radar. This trial builds upon the initial installation of APAS on a Southern Devall towboat on the Mississippi River in August 2025 and seeks to introduce advanced bridge intelligence to commercial shipping over the course of a year-long experiment.
“Partnering with lomarlabs and CB Tankers allows APAS to capture and preserve the wisdom of master mariners and global port navigational norms,” Douglass explained. “We are validating performance at scale and paving the way for fleet-wide adoption.”
The year-long trial aims to ensure APAS operates safely and efficiently in real-world conditions, adhering to international regulations as outlined by the COLREG (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
CB Tankers is a subsidiary of the Lomar group of companies. Stylianos Papageorgiou, managing director of lomarlabs, noted that advancements in maritime AI hinge upon operational testing: “True innovation doesn’t emerge from PowerPoint presentations. It arises from real-time operations, port calls, dry docks, and sea trials.”
With growing interest from the defense sector, the APAS project signifies a significant step toward the adoption of AI-driven navigation systems in commercial and strategic maritime operations.
