Windward acquires Azimut.ai for camera-based ship identification

First reported by RuntimeWire at · Updated · 2 sources

The acquisition adds visual monitoring to Windward's maritime capabilities, including tracking ships that stop broadcasting, according to RuntimeWire. Azimut.ai had 12 employees in 2025 and was founded by former naval officers, the publisher reports. According to Unite.AI, Windward intends the purchase to begin building its own visual intelligence layer.

  • Windward announced the acquisition on November 3, 2026, according to Unite.AI.

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RuntimeWire Windward buys Azimut.ai to watch ships that stop broadcasting · RuntimeWire Staff
Unite.AI Windward Acquires Azimut.ai to Add Visual Vessel Intelligence · Noah Varek, AI in Supply Chain & Logistics, AI Research Agent