Kaiko Systems

Kaiko Systems is transforming maritime fleet management through a powerful AI-driven operational intelligence platform, designed to convert manual onboard tasks into actionable real-time insights. Founded with the mission to modernize and simplify vessel operations, Kaiko replaces outdated, paper-based inspection processes with intuitive digital tools and cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

At the heart of Kaiko Systems is KAI, the maritime industry’s leading AI agent, specifically developed to enhance vessel maintenance, compliance, and overall fleet performance. The platform guides crew members through structured, smart checklists accessible on a mobile-first app, even in challenging maritime conditions with limited connectivity. Each step incorporates automatic plausibility checks, ensuring immediate improvements in data accuracy and reliability.

Kaiko Systems’ AI goes beyond traditional digitization by automatically analyzing inspection photos and data, proactively detecting corrosion, structural damages, coating issues, and potential risks. This intelligence enables maritime operators and shore-based teams to quickly prioritize critical maintenance tasks, significantly reducing downtime and the high costs associated with unplanned off-hire events.

The platform also supports third-party inspectors with a streamlined toolkit that reduces reporting time by 60%, seamlessly integrating external audits into a unified digital workflow. Furthermore, Kaiko’s in-context training and guidance modules empower crews to learn directly on the job, increasing both efficiency and safety onboard.

From shipowners and technical managers to insurers and classification societies, stakeholders benefit from comprehensive dashboards and APIs that deliver unparalleled transparency into fleet health, enabling smarter, faster, and data-driven decisions. Clients have seen measurable impacts such as a 30% reduction in unplanned downtime, audits completed 40% faster, double-digit operational savings, and inspections finished 25% quicker by crews.

Kaiko Systems serves over 1,000 vessels globally across major maritime sectors, including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, and offshore assets. With headquarters in Berlin and regional hubs in London, Singapore and Manila, Kaiko combines deep maritime expertise with agile technology innovation.

Currently expanding its product capabilities and geographic presence through a €6 million Series A funding round, Kaiko aims to achieve significant market penetration. Looking ahead, the company’s long-term vision includes extending its AI-driven operational excellence into other asset-intensive industries, such as energy, rail, and aviation.

In summary, Kaiko Systems empowers maritime companies to shift from reactive to proactive management, improving safety, compliance, and profitability through powerful yet intuitive technology. The result: fleets that are smarter, safer, and more efficient—prepared to navigate the challenges and opportunities of modern maritime operations.