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CROSSMARE · Project

AI-Powered Integrated Maritime Surveillance and Border Security System

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Imagine a giant, invisible safety net over the ocean that connects satellites, drones, and underwater robots. Instead of each tool working alone, they all talk to each other and use smart AI to spot weird activity automatically. It is like giving border guards a single, crystal-clear map of everything happening above and below the water in real-time.

By the numbers
17
consortium partners
7
countries involved
10
industry partners
59%
industry ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Maritime border security is currently fragmented, with space, air, and sea data living in separate silos. This makes it difficult for agencies to spot threats like illegal migration or terrorism in real-time across different borders.

The solution

What was built

An interoperable data exchange system and AI-driven monitoring tool that fuses data from satellites, drones, and underwater vehicles into one picture.

Audience

Who needs this

Coast Guard agenciesBorder security contractorsAutonomous underwater vehicle manufacturersPort security firmsSatellite imagery providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Maritime Security
enterprise
Target: Border Control Agency

If you are a border control agency dealing with irregular migration and illicit activities — this project developed a layered surveillance network that integrates space, air, and underwater data to improve operational efficiency. It allows for better cross-border collaboration across 7 countries.

Defense Technology
SME
Target: Unmanned Systems Manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with fragmented control of drones and underwater robots — this project developed intelligent mission management for unmanned systems. This enables your hardware to work within a shared monitoring picture using AI and Large Language Models.

Infrastructure Protection
enterprise
Target: Critical Port Operator

If you are a port operator dealing with the protection of critical maritime infrastructure — this project developed anomaly detection and multi-modal data fusion. This helps identify threats to underwater cables or piers using Flash LiDAR and SAR imagery.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this technology?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost information is provided as this is an EU-funded research initiative.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project includes a Full Scale Demonstration in Spain and Small Scale Tests in Italy and Lithuania to validate the system with real assets.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, though it involves a consortium of 17 partners including 10 industry players.

How does it integrate with existing systems?

The system is designed to support the interoperability of legacy surveillance systems and demonstrates data exchange with CISE.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project runs from 2025-10-01 to 2028-09-30, with validation activities planned throughout this period.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is heavily industry-driven with a 59% industry ratio, comprising 10 companies (including 5 SMEs) and 4 research organizations. This strong commercial presence, spanning 7 countries, suggests the output is designed for market adoption rather than pure academic study.

How to reach the team

Contact EREVNITIKO PANEPISTIMIAKO INSTITUTO SYSTIMATON EPIKOINONION KAI YPOLOGISTON in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the CROSSMARE consortium for early adoption opportunities.