- Windward (LSE: WNWD) introduces the Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution.
- AI-powered platform detects and mitigates threats to cables, pipelines, and offshore rigs.
- Provides real-time monitoring, risk analysis, and post-incident investigations.
- Supports government agencies, telecom providers, and energy companies.
Global maritime infrastructure faces increasing threats, with recent attacks on undersea cables and sabotage of oil pipelines exposing vulnerabilities in energy and data networks. According to PR Newswire, over 100 cable faults occur annually, with many linked to geopolitical conflicts. Incidents such as anchor damage to cables in the Baltic Sea and Taiwan, as well as the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosion, highlight the urgent need for enhanced security measures.
AI-Powered Threat Detection and Mitigation
Windward’s new solution combines AI-based behavioral analysis with proprietary mapping of cable layers and integrated user data. It monitors high-risk vessels, identifying suspicious activities such as deep-sea research operations, shallow-water sabotage, and potential attacks on offshore oil rigs. The platform’s predictive analytics and real-time alerts, powered by Dataminr, enable proactive risk mitigation. MAI Expert™, Windward’s virtual subject matter expert, provides in-depth risk assessments and context.
Comprehensive Protection for Public and Private Sectors
The solution serves both government and private sector stakeholders. Defense and intelligence agencies, coast guards, and navies can use the platform to detect and monitor hostile activities targeting subsea infrastructure. Meanwhile, telecom companies, energy firms, and tech giants with subsea assets can leverage its monitoring capabilities to safeguard cables, pipelines, and offshore rigs. Organizations can also integrate proprietary data, customize risk parameters, and define alert systems tailored to their needs.
Strategic Importance and Industry Impact
Ami Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of Windward, emphasized the critical need for advanced monitoring, stating, “The economic and geopolitical implications of undersea infrastructure sabotage are staggering. Beyond the immediate disruptions, national stability and financial losses for businesses relying on cables for connectivity are immense. Our solution aims to defend all stakeholders from this new kind of warfare.”
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Source: PR Newswire
