07 November 2024 Windward
Windward (LSE: WNWD), is a leading Maritime AI™ company, providing an all-in-one platform to accelerate global trade.
Maritime Data’s Summary:
Early Detection, a new AI-based solution that identifies anomalies at sea using Windward's proprietary data and advanced algorithms. Early Detection, coupled with MAI Expert™, Windward's generative AI-powered virtual subject matter expert, equips shipping stakeholders with a competitive advantage with early identification of critical events, and delivers both the context and recommendations necessary for swift and informed action.
The Challenge
In an industry facing vast monitoring challenges, unpredictable changes, and limited manpower, staying ahead of risks such as geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions, and illegal activities is more crucial than ever. Traditional monitoring methods often miss these "unknown unknowns," where emerging risks have no prior indicators, leading to missed opportunities and delayed responses.
The Solution
Early Detection analyses Windward’s proprietary data and diverse open-source feeds to spot irregular activities and flag potential risks. With MAI Expert™’s contextual insights, users gain explanations and recommended actions for anomalies detected, whether it's a sudden flag change, increased vessel loitering, or shifts in shipping routes. This powerful tool enables:
Use Cases
Government and Law Enforcement
For governments, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement, Early Detection empowers maritime surveillance professionals by highlighting unusual vessel movements, sudden changes in ship registrations, or new congregations of vessels that could signal security threats or illegal activities. MAI Expert™ then provides crucial context, such as links to sanctions evasion, illegal trafficking, or fishing, enabling public sector clients to focus resources effectively and enhance national security.
Commercial Customers
Commercial clients, including shippers, insurers, traders, and freight forwarders, can leverage Early Detection to proactively identify business opportunities and mitigate risks. For example, the tool alerts users to sudden port congestion or shifts in shipping routes, allowing companies to respond in real time. During the recent Red Sea Crisis, Early Detection highlighted shifts in vessel routes as ships opted for safer, longer paths. Bunkering companies were able to position their services strategically along these new paths, meeting demand and gaining a financial advantage.
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