Windward chosen by INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organization, to enhance its global efforts to address illegal activities at sea and create a safer maritime environment
LONDON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, has announced a partnership with INTERPOL, The International Criminal Police Organization, to assist in their mission of facilitating a secure maritime environment. Windward’s Maritime AI will provide valuable intelligence and insights to help identify, track, and prevent criminal activities such as illicit trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal fishing, creating a more secure maritime environment.
Sea transport accounts for around 90 percent of the global movement of goods. However, the vastness of the oceans and the sheer magnitude of vessels and containers in operation make maritime security a challenging task, especially due to its international nature. The lack of actionable visibility in the maritime domain emboldens criminals, negatively impacts global trade, and poses significant threats to national and international security.
Through this partnership, INTERPOL will leverage Windward’s insights to advance investigations of suspicious vessels, activities, and areas …