In the world of superyachts, cutting-edge technology is expected. Owners, captains, and shipyards are all demanding more: improved safety, better security, streamlined functionality, and, of course, more innovation. Our goal at Panoblu wasn’t to simply improve marine camera systems, it was to invent a technology that was innovative and, in our view, essential to the marine industry. We repeatedly heard from ETOs and engineers that traditional camera systems with fixed fields of view or limited pan/tilt coverage are insufficient for modern navigation and safety/security demands. The fundamental flaw with most surveillance and monitoring systems is that they only capture what the camera is pointing at in that moment. If a critical event occurs just outside the frame, whether it’s a small tender, drifting debris, or even a person overboard, the view is lost and thus the incident severity increases, or a response is delayed.

That’s why we created Panoblu, the world’s first true 360° camera system purpose-built for the marine sector, combining ultra-high-definition 5.7K video with thermal infrared night vision — in one intelligent, compact package. Panoblu isn’t just another camera. It’s a complete rethink of what situational awareness at sea should look like:

From “What the Camera Saw” to “What Actually Happened”

With Panoblu you see the entire perimeter, there are no panning delays and no missed footage; just continuous, full 360° situational awareness! It’s this leap from “what the camera saw” to “what actually happened” that’s indispensable to captains and yacht managers alike. Even if the bridge crew is zoomed in on a specific area, the full panoramic scene is continuously captured and archived for later review. That means total situational visibility, all the time.

Seamless Integration with Zero Downtime

Panoblu is easily installed, with no drydock required. A single clamp or bracket and a standard POE++ cable is all it takes. Operationally, it’s equally seamless. Panoblu interfaces cleanly with existing onboard systems via a lightweight HTML5 interface — meaning no proprietary software headaches, no expensive retrofits, and no disruption to your yacht’s current bridge setup.. You can see how simple installation is, with a recent camera switch we did only a few months back. Watch here.

Built for the Future of Yachting

The superyacht industry is constantly evolving, with private new-build projects, owners are demanding smarter, more connected bridge technologies, along with enhanced safety and security. In my mind, Panoblu is an essential part of modern superyacht technology.