Artificial Intelligence based Virtual Control Room for the Arctic

It is expected that in the years to come marine traffic to the Arctic will increase. For practitioners such as coast guards, this can present key challenges to ensuring the safety and security of all actors in the area. Addressing this, the EU-funded AI-ARC project aims to develop the Virtual Control Room (VCR), a novel, user-friendly and robust system based on artificial intelligence that can provide a situational picture in the Arctic Ocean region. The VCR will aid decision-making and communication in the area as well as boost maritime safety. The information-exchange platform can also be used by private operators.