ZELIM SIGNS CRADA WITH US NAVY TO TRIAL MARITIME AI DETECTION SYSTEM ZOE AT BLUETIDE 2025 Zelim, a leader in AI-driven maritime safety and security systems, has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport, to trial ZOE for the detection of uncrewed surface […]
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We are on a journey to make unmanned search and rescue normal. Here’s the latest news from team Zelim.

Major Airport Invests in Zelim SWIFT
Major Airport Invests in Zelim SWIFT to Optimise In-water Rescue Operations In a development that bolsters its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the event of a ditched aircraft, a major airport in Southeast Asia has installed Zelim SWIFT Rapid Man Overboard Rescue Conveyor aboard its new fast maritime rescue and recovery vessels. The airport’s […]

ZOE Recognised for Innovation
Zelim has won this year’s British Safety Council (BSC) Health and Safety Transformation Award for its AI-driven automatic man overboard (MOB) detection system, ZOE. ZOE was chosen from a shortlist of ten organisations worldwide, including energy companies Saudi Aramco and Pertamina and leading safety body the Universities Safety and Health Association (USHA), highlighting its […]

AI in Maritime Search and Rescue
AI in maritime search and rescue is at the core of Zelim’s innovation. In this article, originally published in The Motorship, Co-Founder Doug Lothian shares how the team developed autonomous systems to detect people in the water and build the future of maritime safety. Doug shares how Zelim is pioneering the use of AI in […]

Ambassador Installs Zelim’s ZOE System
AMBASSADOR FIRST CRUISE LINE TO INSTALL ZELIM’S MOB DETECTION AND TRACKING SYSTEM Zelim’s intelligent detection system, ZOE, is to be installed aboard Ambassador Cruise Lines’ 48,123grt cruise ship Ambition, marking the first operational reference for the revolutionary technology in the global cruiseship sector. The Edinburgh-based maritime safety and security technology pioneer is fitting out the […]
Zelim Appoints Doug Baxter as Chairman
Zelim appoints former Survitec boss, Doug Baxter, as chairman to spearhead ambitious growth strategy Mr. Baxter, who brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the marine, energy, aerospace and defence industries, will spearhead Zelim’s strategic growth and expansion into new global markets. “We are thrilled to welcome Doug to the Zelim team […]
Zelim’s Innovative Edge Recognised
We are delighted to share that Zelim has been shortlisted for three prestigious industry awards, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionising maritime safety technology. This recognition not only celebrates the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of our team but also underscores the impact of our cutting-edge solutions within the maritime industry. […]
Making Sense of SAR
Commander Matt Mitchell, a former USCG Officer, is determined to ensure all Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities worldwide adopt Zelim’s ZOE Intelligent Detection System to save more lives at sea. For those tasked with SAR operations, the sobering reality is that current technologies are not up to the task. The use of older sensor technologies, […]