How a web developer's career crisis became a mission to democratize maritime AI
Nemo exists because I believe maritime safety technology shouldn't be locked behind enterprise pricing or monthly subscriptions. The ocean doesn't care if you're a weekend sailor or a commercial operator - everyone deserves access to the same level of intelligent assistance.
Nemo uses local AI inference - meaning the AI runs entirely on your own hardware. No cloud dependency, no data harvesting, no monthly fees. You buy the software once, you own it forever. It's designed to work with equipment you already have: any USB webcam, any computer that can run the software.
The Language Model is trained on SVOP+ standards and maritime best practices, providing voice-powered navigation assistance without requiring an internet connection after initial setup. The Hazard Detection system uses computer vision to analyze camera feeds in real-time, alerting you to potential collision risks.
Nemo is NOT a replacement for human vigilance and proper watchkeeping.
These AI systems are assistive tools designed to augment your situational awareness, not replace it. They can make mistakes, miss hazards, or provide incorrect information. You remain solely responsible for the safe operation of your vessel, maintaining proper lookout, and following all applicable maritime regulations.
Always verify AI-provided information against your own observations, charts, and instrumentation. Never rely on Nemo as your only source of navigation guidance or hazard detection. Use it as one tool among many in your safety toolkit.
Traditional marine electronics companies charge thousands of dollars for similar functionality, lock you into proprietary ecosystems, and often require professional installation. Their business model is built on recurring revenue and vendor lock-in.
I built Nemo because I believe independent boaters deserve better. Whether you're a liveaboard like me, a weekend cruiser, a fishing guide, or a small commercial operator, you shouldn't need an enterprise budget to access intelligent safety assistance.
This is software built by someone who actually uses it on the water, not by a corporation optimizing for quarterly earnings. It's designed for real-world conditions, not demo booths at boat shows.
Professional maritime AI systems for $60 per module, or $100 for both. No subscriptions, no DRM, no nonsense.
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