Marisens – Maritime Infrastructure Inspection by Autonomous Sensing & AI

Marisens develops next‑generation maritime monitoring solutions that combine energy‑efficient Edge devices, autonomous vehicles, and artificial intelligence.

About the Project

Marisens is an international project aimed at automating maritime infrastructure inspection and marine area monitoring by utilizing energy‑efficient Edge devices, autonomous vehicles, and AI technologies. The project develops an integrated solution that connects underwater and surface‑level sensors with intelligent data processing and reliable communication systems. This enables improved safety, operational reliability, and environmental monitoring in maritime areas.

Through its emphasis on operational reliability and edge‑centric architectures, the project also contributes to national security of supply and cybersecurity in maritime monitoring.

The Finnish consortium is responsible for developing a multi‑sensor system tailored for port environments. This system processes data at the edge and uses energy‑harvesting technologies to ensure self‑sufficient operation. The solutions are designed to support easy maintenance of sensors placed in challenging locations and wireless software updates.

Pilot implementations will be carried out in the ports of Raahe and Kalajoki, where the system will be tested in real operating conditions.

Business Finland funds the project. The preparation phase has been supported by Eureka Xecs; an international Eureka cluster programme that supports research and innovation projects related to Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) by offering a platform for partner matchmaking, consortium building, and access to funding opportunities.

Finnish Partners

The Finnish collaboration includes:

Centria University of Applied Sciences

Offcode

Luode Consulting

Optoseven

International Network

The project consortium brings together a broad international network of partners from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland, and South Korea. The consortium operates strategically across market value chains related to sensor technologies, cooperative autonomous vehicles, and maintenance services for the maritime industry.

The collaboration unites leading research institutions, SMEs, and major industrial players whose complementary expertise enables the development of innovative solutions and strengthens international competitiveness across the sector.

Finnish partners work closely with the wider international research and industry network. In the work package focusing on demos, the development of the Finnish multi‑sensor system is complemented by sensor solutions developed abroad, utilizing advanced printed electronics manufacturing processes. These technologies will be integrated into the Finnish system and piloted in domestic port environments — and, when possible, also internationally.