OceanEyes Launches Smart Fishing Project in Mauritius
Kyoto-based marine AI startup OceanEyes has partnered with Ocean Economy AI Lab (Mauritius) Ltd to launch a smart fishing project in Mauritius, combining Japanese AI technology with local data to achieve sustainable fisheries.
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On May 6, 2026, OceanEyes Inc., a marine AI startup based in Kyoto, announced a partnership with the newly established Ocean Economy AI Lab (Mauritius) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as AI Lab) in the Republic of Mauritius. OceanEyes and AI Lab signed a basic agreement on future cooperation on the same day, marking OceanEyes' first business expansion in the Indian Ocean region. Mauritius is a maritime nation with an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of approximately 2.3 million square kilometers, and its National Vision 2030 emphasizes the blue economy, aiming to upgrade traditional marine industries to higher value-added ones.
This initiative heralds a new era of "Smart Fishing" in Mauritius. By combining Japanese satellite data, marine models, and AI technology with local real-world data, fishermen's networks, and leadership, the project aims to achieve efficient and sustainable fisheries in the country. Currently, both companies are conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) with about 30 fishermen. Moving forward, they plan to develop marine data infrastructure and undertake local business expansion based on feedback from PoC participants.
On the day of the announcement, an event was held at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina in Port Louis, Mauritius, where the establishment of AI Lab and the roadmap for regional pilot programs were announced. Shuichi Kasahara, Co-founder and Director of OceanEyes, delivered a keynote speech. The event was attended by numerous stakeholders from fishing organizations, political and business circles, and the media.
Kasahara, who participated in the event locally, stated:
"It was a valuable experience to feel the strong enthusiasm of the participants. I am very pleased that the marine AI technology cultivated in Japan can be utilized to promote fisheries in Mauritius, and by extension, in the Western Indian Ocean and African countries."
Scenes from the press conference
Vishal Seeboruth CEO, Georges Chung Chairman of AI Lab
Keynote speech by Kasahara
AI Lab stakeholders
■ Company Overviews
Ocean Economy AI Lab (Mauritius) Ltd is a marine-focused AI startup established in the Republic of Mauritius in 2026. The company aims to promote digital transformation (DX) in the fields of fisheries, marine resource management, and the marine economy by utilizing satellite data, marine observation data, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Specifically, it seeks to introduce "Smart Fishing" technologies for sustainable fisheries, such as fishing ground prediction and operational support, and is working to build a marine data utilization platform in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region. Through collaboration with local fishing communities, research institutions, and administrative bodies, the company also aims to contribute to the sustainable use of marine resources and the development of the regional economy.
OceanEyes Inc. is a marine AI startup based in Kyoto Prefecture. The company develops proprietary AI algorithms using satellite data and marine environmental data to provide "Smart Fishing" technology for fishing ground prediction and operational support.
The company's technology is being utilized in Japan and Indonesia to improve fishing efficiency and reduce fuel costs, contributing to the promotion of marine DX for sustainable fisheries. Going forward, the company aims to expand internationally, including to the Asia and Africa regions, to broaden the use of AI in the marine sector.
■ References
Press release by Ocean Economy AI Lab (Mauritius) Ltd (English/Japanese)
This initiative heralds a new era of "Smart Fishing" in Mauritius. By combining Japanese satellite data, marine models, and AI technology with local real-world data, fishermen's networks, and leadership, the project aims to achieve efficient and sustainable fisheries in the country. Currently, both companies are conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) with about 30 fishermen. Moving forward, they plan to develop marine data infrastructure and undertake local business expansion based on feedback from PoC participants.
On the day of the announcement, an event was held at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina in Port Louis, Mauritius, where the establishment of AI Lab and the roadmap for regional pilot programs were announced. Shuichi Kasahara, Co-founder and Director of OceanEyes, delivered a keynote speech. The event was attended by numerous stakeholders from fishing organizations, political and business circles, and the media.
Kasahara, who participated in the event locally, stated:
"It was a valuable experience to feel the strong enthusiasm of the participants. I am very pleased that the marine AI technology cultivated in Japan can be utilized to promote fisheries in Mauritius, and by extension, in the Western Indian Ocean and African countries."
Scenes from the press conference
Vishal Seeboruth CEO, Georges Chung Chairman of AI Lab
Keynote speech by Kasahara
AI Lab stakeholders
■ Company Overviews
Ocean Economy AI Lab (Mauritius) Ltd is a marine-focused AI startup established in the Republic of Mauritius in 2026. The company aims to promote digital transformation (DX) in the fields of fisheries, marine resource management, and the marine economy by utilizing satellite data, marine observation data, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Specifically, it seeks to introduce "Smart Fishing" technologies for sustainable fisheries, such as fishing ground prediction and operational support, and is working to build a marine data utilization platform in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region. Through collaboration with local fishing communities, research institutions, and administrative bodies, the company also aims to contribute to the sustainable use of marine resources and the development of the regional economy.
OceanEyes Inc. is a marine AI startup based in Kyoto Prefecture. The company develops proprietary AI algorithms using satellite data and marine environmental data to provide "Smart Fishing" technology for fishing ground prediction and operational support.
The company's technology is being utilized in Japan and Indonesia to improve fishing efficiency and reduce fuel costs, contributing to the promotion of marine DX for sustainable fisheries. Going forward, the company aims to expand internationally, including to the Asia and Africa regions, to broaden the use of AI in the marine sector.
■ References
Press release by Ocean Economy AI Lab (Mauritius) Ltd (English/Japanese)