Under the agreement, Shintoa will market, sell and support Sea Machines’ full portfolio of unmanned surface vessel autonomy and commercial ship optimization products to the Japanese market. The partnership establishes a formal in-country channel to deliver Sea Machines’ autonomy technology across both commercial and defense applications.

Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Tokyo, Shintoa has built a longstanding role introducing advanced international technologies into Japan’s industrial and maritime sectors. With a nationwide presence across major regions including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, the company provides the infrastructure required to support deployment and lifecycle servicing of complex marine systems

“It is an honor to be working with the Shintoa team, who has facilitated groundbreaking activity in serving the Japanese Ministry of Defense and JMSDF” said Phil Bourque, Vice President of Global Sales of Sea Machines Robotics. “This partnership is key to assisting US allies invest in asymmetric capability, an effort that requires presence, integration, and long-term commitment.”

Through this partnership, Sea Machines’ autonomy systems, including the SM300 family, will be made accessible to Japanese operators seeking to expand mission capability, reduce crew exposure, and deploy intelligent vessel operations at scale.

“We are excited to introduce Sea Machines’ advanced autonomous products to the Japanese defense and commercial markets. We look forward to building a long and robust relationship with Sea Machines,” said Andy Ogiwara, Executive Officer C.O.O. of Shintoa Corporation.

This agreement marks a significant step in Sea Machines’ expansion across the Asia Pacific region, building on the company’s prior operational deployment of its SELKIE USV in Subic Bay and reinforcing its commitment to delivering proven, defense ready autonomy solutions to allied maritime markets. In January, Sea Machines appointed a Business Development Manager, Penny Wen, based in Taiwan. Penny is charged with leading business expansion throughout Asia.

About Sea Machines Robotics
Based in the tech hub of Boston with a global presence, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. builds autonomous vessel software and systems that increase the performance, capability, and efficiency of naval and commercial vessels.
Learn more at www.sea-machines.com

About Shintoa Corporation
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Tokyo, Shintoa Corporation is a specialized trading house focused on aerospace, marine, and defense technologies. The company provides nationwide distribution, integration, and technical support for advanced industrial systems across Japan.

Contact: Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales, pbourque@sea-machines.com

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