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I-SEAMORE · Project

AI-Powered Maritime Surveillance Platform for Border Security and Search and Rescue

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Imagine a giant digital brain for coast guards that connects drones, satellites, and ships into one screen. Instead of checking ten different maps, it uses AI to spot illegal activity or people in trouble automatically. It's like a smart air-traffic control system, but for the open ocean.

By the numbers
70%
percentage of border crossings related to maritime routes
20
number of consortium partners
11
number of participating countries
The business problem

What needed solving

Maritime authorities struggle with fragmented data and slow response times when monitoring borders. Current systems lack the ability to coordinate long-endurance drones and satellites effectively to stop smuggling and illegal fishing.

The solution

What was built

A software platform for Maritime Operation Centres that fuses AI and Big Data to manage drones and surface vessels. It includes a common operational picture and standard procedures for joint multi-authority missions.

Audience

Who needs this

National Coast GuardsBorder Security AgenciesMaritime Surveillance Software ProvidersDrone and USV ManufacturersEnvironmental Protection Agencies
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 crossings and smuggling — this project developed a platform that integrates long-endurance drones and satellite data to reduce reaction times.

Environmental Protection
enterprise
Target: Maritime Environmental Agency

If you are a Maritime Environmental Agency dealing with oil spills and illegal fishing — this project developed a data fusion system that uses AI to detect environmental crimes across wide coastal areas.

Aerospace & Defense
mid-size
Target: Unmanned Systems Manufacturer

If you are an Unmanned Systems Manufacturer dealing with fragmented ground control stations — this project developed an interoperable ecosystem that allows different aerial and water assets to work together.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this platform?

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 is designed as an ecosystem for Maritime Operation Centres and involves 12 industry partners, suggesting a focus on industrial scalability.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not listed, though the project involves a consortium of 20 partners across 11 countries.

How does this integrate with existing hardware?

The platform provides interfaces to UxV Ground Control Stations and external systems, including Copernicus satellite services.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-10-31, indicating the development and validation phase is currently active.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is strongly industry-driven, with 12 industrial partners representing 60% of the 20 total members. This high industry ratio, combined with 4 SMEs and 4 other organizations across 11 countries, indicates a high priority for commercial viability and cross-border interoperability rather than purely academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact ATOS IT SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES IBERIA SL in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore partnership opportunities with the I-SEAMORE consortium.