Imagine a high-tech security fence for the ocean floor and ship hulls. It uses a team of underwater robots and smart microphones to listen for and spot hidden smuggling boats or dangerous objects. An AI brain then connects all these sensors to tell port security exactly where the trouble is.
Current port security cannot effectively detect modern submersible smuggling vessels or hidden cargo on ship hulls. This allows high-funded illegal trafficking operations to bypass traditional maritime surveillance.
An integrated AI security system comprising a CISE Adaptor, acoustic hydrophone arrays, rapid and high-resolution sonar scanners, and a swarm of autonomous underwater vehicles.
If you are a port authority dealing with illegal drug trafficking via semi-submersible vessels — this project developed an integrated AI system that combines sonar and acoustic detection to identify hidden threats. This increases the response capacity of port security infrastructure.
If you are a security firm dealing with poor underwater visibility during hull inspections — this project developed high-resolution sonar and autonomous underwater vehicle swarms. This allows for the detection of concealed goods on ship hulls without needing divers in every spot.
If you are a law enforcement agency dealing with heavily funded smuggling operations — this project developed a command and control response system using USVs and ROVs. This provides a coordinated way to track and intercept illegal underwater vehicles.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.
The project is currently in the development and testing phase (2023-2026) with 16 industry partners involved, suggesting a path toward industrial scaling, though full deployment is not yet confirmed.
Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding patents or licensing agreements.
The project specifically includes the development of a CISE Adaptor to ensure the system can connect with current port security infrastructure.
The project period is from 2023-10-01 to 2026-09-30.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 16 industry partners representing 62% of the 26 total members. This strong industry presence, combined with 9 SMEs and partners across 7 countries, indicates a high likelihood of commercial viability and a focus on practical, deployable technology rather than pure academic research.
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