SEA.AI, the global leader in advanced marine vision systems, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Scott Middleton as Head of Global Sales.
Middleton brings more than two decades of international experience in
maritime technology and communications, with a career dedicated to
improving safety and sustainability at sea.
Middleton began his maritime career at Weathernews Inc., a Tokyo Stock
Exchange-listed company providing optimum ship routing for safer and
more fuel-efficient voyages. Inspired by the company’s founder, who started
the company after an explosive low pressure system hit a vessel and the
port of Onahama in Japan.
Middleton developed a lifelong commitment to protecting lives at sea and
sustainability. He went on to serve as Vice-President of Sales for S5 Agency
World, overseeing global sales of port agency services, and later as Sales
Director EMEA and ASPAC Offshore Energy and Regional Director for North
Europe at Inmarsat, where he led satellite communications solutions to
maritime customers.
“SEA.AI is at the forefront of a transformation in the commercial,
governmental and recreational maritime industries,” said Middleton.
“Offering AI-driven collision avoidance and risk reduction within these
rapidly digitalizing markets is incredibly exciting. Together with our partners,
we have a mission to save lives at sea by unlocking enhanced situational
awareness for all vessels in all sectors.”
“Scott’s background in maritime safety, satellite communications, and global
sales leadership is an ideal match for SEA.AI’s ambitions,” said Marcus
Warrelmann, CEO of SEA.AI. “He brings both the expertise and the
passion to help us scale into new markets while staying true to our mission
of saving lives at sea.”
A passionate scuba diver with a lifelong connection to the ocean, Middleton
says he is motivated by both the human and environmental impact of
SEA.AI’s technology.
“Whether it’s preventing collisions, avoiding whale strikes, or enabling more
efficient routing, SEA.AI’s machine vision solutions deliver tangible value for
customers and society,” he added.
Middleton will represent SEA.AI at major industry events including
METSTRADE and others.
