In light of recent incidents such as the attacks on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which have highlighted the vulnerability offshore infrastructure, the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, emphasizes the urgency and relevance of the Argus project:
“Protecting critical submarine infrastructure is of crucial importance. Submarine cables and pipelines play an essential role for communication, energy supply and the exchange of digital services. Their security ensures not only uninterrupted essential services, it also protects against potential security threats and economic losses that could result from damage or sabotage. The ‘Argus’ project can make a major contribution to enhancing security. It can detect possible attacks in time by comparing the collected data with the situation under water at the time.”
Revolutionizing Critical Underwater Infrastructure Protection
The protection of critical underwater infrastructure (CUI) is of paramount importance to global security and economic stability. Argus aims to revolutionize the protection of CUI through the use of advanced Big Data and AI technologies. The project is led by north.io in collaboration with key partners including the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Subsea Europe Services GmbH. The Argus project is further strengthened by the involvement of other key stakeholders, including the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the Federal Police and the German Navy, who will contribute their expertise in maritime operations, law enforcement and hydrographic data to ensure the project’s success.
“We are delighted to be leading the Argus project and taking a significant step forward in protecting critical underwater infrastructure. This funding not only recognizes our commitment to innovation, but also shows the need for new approaches in ocean data management and analytics based on AI and Big Data technologies. Our collaboration with highly professional partners will pave the way for groundbreaking advances in maritime safety, environmental protection and the successful expansion of offshore renewables,” says Jann Wendt, CEO of north.io.
