Projects
HE UnderSec project
Grant agreement ID: 101121288
Funded under Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
Total cost / EU contribution €: 5 984 893,75
Coordinated by: FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV
Duration: 01/10/2023 - 30/09/2027
EU Web-link: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101121288
MANIBUS OOD role:
MANIBUS is a key partner in this project, having a significant role in project’s concept and proposal writing, and also leading two major Working Packages: i) Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Users’ Operational and Technical Requirements, Pilot Use Cases (PUC) Prescription, and Legal/Regulatory Framework Definition, ii) Evaluation Methodology and Validation Scenarios, Pilots Implementation and System’s Evaluation, and Users’ Training
Maritime security, including the underwater, is of paramount importance to assure the smooth and safe transportation of goods and people to/from the EU ports, as well as to preserve uninterrupted operations of critical coastal-based/river-based/maritime infrastructures. Ships and maritime infrastructures need to be protected against all illegal acts through a) continuous 24/7 underwater security surveillance against potential intruders divers, hostile underwater vehicles, and illicit/dangerous containers towed by ships, b) on-demand ships’ hulls scanning/inspection for the best possible detection/recognition/classification of strapped, attached, hidden or misplaced illicit (i.e. narcotics) and dangerous material, c) underwater inspections of ports’ entrances, seabed and docking places foundation for the best possible detection/recognition/classification of dangerous containers (i.e. CBRNE packages and IEDs) at these places, as well as to apply deterrent and response measures, in order to prevent/deter illicit acts and avoid undesired escalation of security incidents. To that end, the multinational and interdisciplinary UnderSec project team, consisting of experts in the maritime security and underwater security domain, research/academic institutions and technology, and End-Users from the Coast Guard, Borders Control, and Port Authorities sectors, will develop a modular/holistic approach Prototype System, consisting of multimodal sensors and robotic assets, for ships’, ports’ and maritime infrastructures’ Underwater Security Situational Awareness and Decision-Making Support, with relevant Response capabilities. Individual technologies will be tested, compared with each other, and pre-evaluated in a controlled environment, while the modular components and the system as a whole will be tested and evaluated during real-life PUCs’ demonstrations in actual operational environments, resulting in the establishment of new knowledge, innovative solutions, and advanced processes.
ZAiON
Visual analytics algorithm (along with ZAiON micro-module hardware IoT interface) for detecting and categorising objects and abnormal behaviours, with optional criteria (i.e. not passing from point X and beyond, not earlier than time T, with direction from point A to point B, with frequency Y, sitting/lying down, provocative gesturing, smoke/flame detection etc.) for early warning and use in security/safety applications, utilising existing CCTV cameras systems or through optical media integrated into unmanned platforms (aerial or ground). The same module can be interoperable with other IoT sensors’ grids (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, environmental etc.) for the Common Operational Picture synthesis for various purposes (civil society protection, industrial/urban protection and monitoring, urban and forest fire protection, CBRN monitoring, etc.)
Ships Emissions Control (SEC)
An intelligent System that detects, measures and monitors ALL illegal ships emissions (SOx, NOx) throughout Emission Controlled Areas (ECA) and up to the Off-Port limits. All emissions measurements are available on our platform.
Similarly, the project also applies to the wider Industry (industrial pollutants monitoring) and Smart Cities (urban atmosphere quality and pollutants monitoring) in the context of "Green-deal" and "Fit for '55", and/or be combined with other environmental projects
We design a cost-effective and operationally efficient system that detects, reports, and monitors all illegal Sulfur and Nitrogen Oxide ships' emissions in real-time, up to the Off-Port limits and within Emissions Controlled Areas.
All reports are duly secured and immediately uploaded to System's database readily available to all interested stakeholders.
We utilize a high endurance, durability, and capacity UAV, equipped with a suitable embedded panoramic view optical sensor, capable to detect and identify poisonous gas emissions coming from vessels sailing to the port of interest. This UAV has the ability to autonomously patrol on a 24/7 basis depending on the operational environment and requirements.
In case of a suspicious vessel detection, specific ship’s Automatic Identification System and localization data are captured and a relevant alarm is raised to the System’s Control Station. Simultaneously, the alarm is sent to a Sniffer Drone which is assigned for a detailed emissions inspection to the specified suspicious vessel.
Our Mission Drone is equipped with a miniaturized, high accuracy SO2/NO2 and CO2 chemical analyzer, which is based on non-dispersive sensing technology. The chemical analyzer has the capability to estimate the relative amounts of Sulfur, Nitrogen and Carbon Oxide in the ship’s emissions within a few minutes.
We utilize high endurance, durability and capacity Sniffer Drones which can be remotely operated from a shore-based or a floating platform. Upon Sniffer Drone mission assignment, it autonomously takes off and flies directly to the specified suspicious vessel. The Sniffer Drone enters into the ship’s emissions plum to conduct the focused detailed inspections.
The appropriate number of emissions samples is collected and analyzed during the flight in real-time. Within less than 2 minutes after each sample collection, the analysis results are automatically obtained and wirelessly transmitted to the System’s Control Station.
Accurate emissions violation measurements, along with inspected ship’s data, trigger a relevant alarm to the Port State Authorities.
All reports are wirelessly uploaded and secured on our Emissions Control data Platform. Reports are consequently verified by the Port State Control competent authorities and after their visit onboard for the detailed inspections triggered by our System. Verified non-conformities are readily available to all platform subscribers worldwide.
Similarly, The System can be also applied for the compliance and environmental pollution violations monitoring in the wider Industry (industrial pollutants monitoring) and Smart Cities (urban atmosphere quality and pollutants monitoring) in the context of "Green-deal" and "Fit for '55", and/or to be combined with other environmental projects (i.e. Green / Renewable Energy, Zero Emissions, De-carbonization initiatives, Carbon Capturing and Valorization etc.)
“MANiBUS for People”
As Project Managers and vertical Administrators, we fully implement the “MANiBUS for People” Project.
We manage a full, A to Z, Humanitarian Support Concept of Shelters, providing temporary hosting services (Housing, Feeding, Hygiene/Sanitation, A' Degree Medical Care and 24/7 First Aid, Safety, Security, Social Services, Registration and continuous Monitoring, Elementary Training, Skills Cultivation and smooth Social Re-Integration).
We provide all raw materials and finished products, as well as full Logistic Support for the protection and well-being of people who suffer natural or manmade disasters / humanitarian crises and experience shortages in their basic needs, such as housing, food, potable water, basic health care, safety, security and socialization.
We fund the facilities and infrastructure ourselves. We serve people in need, Hosting Nation and the Community.
We care because we want to and we do it because we can!!
“Remote Medical Dynamics (ReMeDy)”
“ReMeDy” Project
As another example of our turn-key hardware solutions, we introduce our “MANiBUS Remote Medical Dynamics (ReMeDy)” Project, concerning a Mass Casualty Collection Point and Remote Medical Center, contained in a pre-fabricated container type/size module, that is a fastly and easily deployable/transportable self-motored, pull or air-transport enabled to a remote mass-casualty event scene during the immediate response phase.
The Remote Medical Center is adequately equipped with state-of-the-art technologies (i.e. 2 clinical bays for Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) and 2-4 Prolonged Casualties Care beds, Decontamination Entrance Chamber combined with positive pressure capability, portable X-ray/Ultrasound/defibrillators, Autonomous/ Portable/ Interoperable Vital Signs Continuous Monitoring Devices, Telemedicine Kit (similar to those provided to the Shipping Industry and required by the IMO, Intranet RF, 4/5G or Satellite communications), offers First Responders the capability to increase their capacity and survivability of casualties by almost 30%, which is interpreted as a 200% increase in rescue capacity, while it is fully self-powered and communications self-sustainable.
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