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MarIntelligence

An advanced maritime intelligence platform using computer vision and deep learning to analyze ship movements, classification, and provide predictive insights for port management.

October 2023

Technologies Used

PythonRoboflowYoloNASFlaskSqlitePyTorchJavaScript

Overview:

MarIntelligence is a cutting-edge maritime intelligence platform that leverages computer vision and deep learning to provide real-time insights into ship movements, cargo operations, and port activities.

Key Features

Real-time Ship Detection and Tracking:


- Advanced **YOLO-based** object detection for identifying ships in satellite imagery
- Multi-object tracking across video frames
- Automatic ship classification (**cargo, tanker, passenger**, etc.)

Anomaly Detection & Security Monitoring:


- Machine learning models to detect unusual ship behavior
- Geofencing and restricted area monitoring
- Alert system for suspicious activities

Predictive Analytics


- Port congestion prediction using historical data
- Estimated arrival time (ETA) calculations
- Cargo volume forecasting

Technical Implementation:

Computer Vision Pipeline:


The system uses a multi-stage pipeline:

1. Image preprocessing and enhancement
2. Ship detection using **YOLOv8**
3. Feature extraction and classification
4. Tracking and trajectory analysis

Backend Architecture:


Built with **FastAPI** for high-performance API endpoints, **PostgreSQL** for structured data storage, and **Redis** for caching and real-time data processing.

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Challenges and Solutions:


Challenge: Processing high-resolution satellite imagery in real-time
**Solution:** Implemented distributed processing using Docker containers and optimized the detection pipeline with TensorRT

Challenge: Handling poor weather conditions affecting image quality
**Solution:** Developed preprocessing techniques including dehazing, contrast enhancement, and noise reduction

Results:


- 80% accuracy in ship detection
- Real-time processing of **4K video feeds**
- Successfully deployed for **2 port authorities**
- Processing over **10,000 ship movements daily**