2C system set for deployment
TSG IT Advanced Systems’ 2C maritime intelligence solution is to be deployed by an unnamed Southeast Asian customer, the company announced on 11 January.
The 2C system is designed to detect and identify threats in the maritime environment, and send automatic alerts to command and control systems.
The system uses sophisticated algorithms including elements of artificial intelligence to ‘self-learn’ routines at sea, and integrate that knowledge with existing databases. Unusual events automatically trigger real time alerts, with targets prioritized according to incrimination levels, providing situational awareness information for counter-piracy, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection, and costal surveillance missions.
2C can connect with existing command and control systems, or create an independent marine image by integrating various types of sensors. The system also generates statistical and analytical reports, providing the user with valuable insights about the nature of activities (whether legal or not), allowing better allocation of resources.
Ofer Burin, group manager, said: ‘More than ever before, the sea is bursting with illegal activities – oil theft, illegal fishing, smuggling, ships being overtaken by pirates, illegal immigration and various other types of hostile activities.
‘At the same time, a vast amount of routine trade and traffic is taking place. It has therefore become increasingly important to efficiently and accurately examine all these maritime events. 2C was developed to answer this need for an automated system that will be able to correctly analyse today's complex marine environment and enable the most effective management of maritime forces.’
The system for the Southeast Asia customer is currently being prepared for delivery and will be deployed alongside a range of sensors to give users precise information into what is happening in maritime area of interest.
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