Press Release
Sep 9, 2025
Seavium wins the WSA European Young Innovator 2025 Award
Marseille, France – September 2025 – Seavium, the innovative SaaS platform transforming offshore vessel chartering through AI and advanced data technology, has been awarded the WSA European Young Innovator 2025 prize.
The World Summit Awards (WSA), held under the patronage of the United Nations, recognize outstanding digital solutions that directly contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, Seavium distinguished itself not only as a maritime technology pioneer but also as a sustainable innovation addressing global challenges.
From finalist to winner
In 2024, Seavium was honored as a WSA finalist. One year later, the company has demonstrated significant progress, securing the top recognition in 2025. This milestone validates Seavium’s mission to revolutionize the offshore chartering industry and its commitment to building a smarter and greener maritime future.
Recognized for impact on 7 UN SDGs
Seavium was awarded for its measurable contribution to seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation: reducing maritime pollution.
SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy: optimizing offshore energy resources.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: digitalizing the maritime sector.
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production: enabling efficient vessel allocation.
SDG 13 – Climate Action: lowering CO₂ emissions through smarter logistics.
SDG 14 – Life Below Water: protecting oceans through responsible fleet usage.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: fostering global collaboration within maritime.
A fast-growing maritime innovation
Seavium has already gained strong traction in Europe and beyond:
100+ companies use the platform daily.
Over €1 million GMV generated in the first year.
Partnerships with major players including CMA CGM, KEDGE Business School, and the Le Roch-Les Mousquetaires Foundation.
At the core of Seavium’s success lies its AI-powered technology, aggregating vessel data (AIS, technical specifications, certifications, and analytics) into a single platform. This enables charterers, brokers, and vessel owners to save time, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Quotes
"Seavium was born from a simple but powerful belief: maritime operations can be both more efficient and more sustainable," said Adrien Barrau, Co-founder of Seavium. "Winning the WSA European Young Innovator Award is not just recognition of our work, but proof that technology can drive real impact on a global scale."
"The maritime industry is at a turning point. With Seavium, we want to give offshore operators the tools they need to meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s demands," added Samuel Drai, CTO of Seavium.
Looking ahead
The award will be officially celebrated at the European Young Innovators Festival in Graz, Austria, from November 26–28, 2025. Seavium will join other international winners, investors, industry experts, and policy leaders to showcase how maritime technology can contribute to a sustainable future.
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About Seavium
Seavium is a Marseille-based SaaS platform dedicated to digitalizing offshore vessel chartering. By leveraging AI, satellite data, and advanced analytics, Seavium provides a transparent and efficient marketplace for charterers, vessel owners, and brokers worldwide. With a growing portfolio of clients and partners, Seavium is shaping the future of offshore operations — faster, smarter, greener.