NATO has created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to detect ships acting suspiciously.
The tool, called “Mainsail,” analyzes ship movements and can identify vessels that suddenly change course. These changes could mean the ship is trying to damage or spy on underwater cables and infrastructure.
How It Works
Mainsail uses AI-powered algorithms to monitor ship traffic. It can automatically detect unusual ship movements without human supervision.
“It works very well. It can spot suspicious ship routes and activities on its own,” said Eric Pouliquen, director of NATO’s Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation.
NATO hopes this technology will help them respond quickly to potential threats.
Possible Challenges
Some experts warn that Mainsail might trigger false alarms. This is because there are not enough sensors on the seabed to confirm suspicious activity.
“This tool could help prevent ship collisions, but it may also raise unnecessary alerts,” said Hans Liwång from the Swedish Defence University.
Despite concerns, NATO believes Mainsail will improve maritime security by providing real-time monitoring of ship movements.
Source: msn
