Story by Andrew Holland / February 27, 2026
The Multihull Company is proud to share a landmark announcement from the shipyard in Les Sables-d’Olonne. In a move that reinforces the “No Compromise” philosophy that has defined the brand for over 40 years, Privilège has become the first multihull shipyard in the world to make SEA.AI standard equipment across its entire range of blue-water catamarans.
At The Multihull Company, we have always maintained that a yacht is more than a vessel; it is a human commitment to safety and serenity. This new partnership with SEA.AI is the perfect embodiment of that belief.
While traditional navigation systems like Radar and AIS are essential, they have long had a “blind spot”: unidentified floating objects (UFOs), containers, debris, and even whales. For the serious offshore sailor, these represent the greatest anxiety during night passages or short-handed sailing.
By integrating SEA.AI as a core feature, every new Privilège—from the Signature 510 to the flagship 650—now comes equipped with an “intelligent eagle eye” at the masthead. Using high-resolution thermal and optical cameras combined with advanced AI algorithms, the system provides:
“SEA.AI naturally strengthens Privilège Marine’s long-standing philosophy: creating yachts that combine ocean-proven robustness, absolute safety, and bespoke comfort,” says Antoine Maillot, CEO of Privilège Marine.
For our clients at TMC, this isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s peace of mind. Many of the sailors we work with are couples or families embarking on global circumnavigations. They demand technology that is “mastered”—proven, reliable, and genuinely useful. After seeing the high uptake of SEA.AI as an optional add-on, the decision to make it standard was a natural evolution of Privilège’s commitment to its owners.
This integration sets a new benchmark for what sailors should expect from a luxury blue-water yacht. It bridges the gap between traditional French naval haute couture and the cutting-edge digital intelligence required for modern ocean crossing.
As your bridge to the world of Privilège, The Multihull Company is here to guide you through these latest innovations. Whether you are planning a crossing or a quiet season in the islands, you can now do so with a level of vigilance that was once the stuff of science fiction.
Ready to see the future of offshore safety for yourself? Explore the Privilège Signature Series or contact our team of expert brokers to discuss your next build.
We had an outstanding experience working with Andrew Hodgdon to find our dream boat, an Outremer 52.
We were actually referred to him by several different people—clients who had been very happy working with him, as well as boat owners who were planning to use him to sell their own boats. After working with Andrew ourselves, we completely understand why he came so highly recommended.
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Advice of any kind is valuable only when grounded in hard-won expertise. It too, must be trustworthy. Trust and expertise define the heart and soul of The Multihull Company. We are a team of skilled professionals who thrive on providing expert, trustworthy advice and service to catamaran and trimaran sailors around the globe.
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