Kaitiaki Data - Maritime Intelligence & Autonomous Ocean Observation

Kaitiaki C² - Maritime Command and Control

The Kaitiaki C² system provides a comprehensive command and control architecture for modern maritime governance.

C² Decision Cycle (OODA Loop)

Mapping C2 Maritime Control Command - Decision Cycle

Maritime Command and Control System Mapping: from command post to 7 coordinated ministries

Industrial Applications - Maritime Control Chain

Industrial applications of C²: Fisheries, Offshore Wind Energy, Subsea Cable Installation, Geophysics & Bathymetry, Maritime Surveillance

Maritime C2 - Command & Control

The system that transforms information into decision, then decision into controlled action

What is C2?

C2 – Command & Control is the structured set of functions, processes, tools and authorities enabling a legitimate decision-maker to:

Exercise authority
Understand a situation
Make decisions based on reliable information
Order, coordinate and evaluate action

In other words: C2 is the system that transforms information into decision, then decision into controlled action.

Functional Definition

C2 is a state's ability to see, understand, decide, act and evaluate in a complex and evolving environment.

Without C2

Only raw data
Dispersed resources
Uncoordinated actions

With C2

Data becomes knowledge
Knowledge becomes decision
Decision becomes exercised authority

The C2 Cycle - Decision Loop

C2 relies on a continuous, iterative and adaptive cycle:

Observe

Collect information (sensors, reports, environmental data, signals)

Orient / Understand

Contextualize information, merge, qualify, interpret

Decide

Choose an option (act, wait, refrain), under command responsibility

Act

Deploy appropriate means (human, technical, regulatory)

Evaluate

Measure decision effects, adjust, capitalize

What C2 is NOT

❌ A simple surveillance center

❌ A database

❌ An isolated technological tool

❌ Reserved for military use

C2 is a sovereignty function, applicable to defense, maritime security, environment, resource management, economy and justice.

Specific Maritime C2

In the maritime domain, C2 is the state's ability to exercise effective command over its maritime space, based on continuous, integrated and shared knowledge of the situation at sea.

Manage vast and mobile space

Continuous surveillance of exclusive economic zones

Coordinate multiple ministries

Interministerial approach (Sea, Defense, Environment, Economy, Justice, Education)

Decide under uncertainty

Make decisions based on reliable and traceable data

Arbitrate between priorities

Balance security, economy, environment and diplomacy

Central Role of Data

In modern C2:

Data is the first lever of power
Physical presence alone is no longer sufficient
Sovereignty is measured by the ability to perceive before acting

Systems like Sphyrna ALVs are therefore not "technical sensors", but cognitive extensions of command.

C2 is the organ through which the state transforms knowledge of its territory – terrestrial, aerial or maritime – into effective authority.

C2 for Industry and Enterprises

Beyond sovereign functions, maritime C2 represents a strategic opportunity for economic actors in the maritime sector.

🏭 Maritime Industry

Maritime route optimization
Commercial fleet surveillance
Metocean forecasting for navigation
Predictive maintenance based on environmental data

🎣 Fisheries and Aquaculture

Optimal fishing zone location
Automated regulatory compliance
Real-time quota tracking
Water quality monitoring for aquaculture

⚡ Marine Renewable Energy

Site mapping (offshore wind, wave energy)
Environmental monitoring of installations
Energy production forecasting
Offshore maintenance optimization

🔬 Research and Innovation

Access to massive oceanographic data
Predictive model development
Marine technology validation
Environmental impact studies

🏖️ Maritime Tourism

Nautical activity safety
Bathing water quality monitoring
Forecasts for maritime activities
Diving site protection

📊 Insurance and Finance

Maritime risk assessment
Data-driven pricing
Claims verification
Loss prevention

Benefits for Enterprises

💰 Cost Reduction

Operational optimization and predictive maintenance

📈 Performance Improvement

Decisions based on objective real-time data

✅ Regulatory Compliance

Automated traceability and documentation

🌍 Environmental Responsibility

Measurement and reduction of ecological footprint

🔒 Risk Management

Incident anticipation and prevention

🚀 Innovation

Access to cutting-edge technologies

C2 is no longer just a sovereignty tool, it's a competitive advantage for 21st century maritime enterprises.

Industrial Applications of Marine Drones

Sphyrna autonomous marine drones offer concrete and economical solutions for all maritime industrial sectors.

🎣

Fishing Industry

Operations Optimization

Fish-rich zone prospecting - Fish school mapping via passive acoustics and satellite imagery
Migration tracking - Analysis of seasonal movements of target species
Fishing route optimization - Reduced search time and fuel consumption
Localized metocean forecasting - Real-time data for trip planning

Compliance and Traceability

Automatic catch documentation - Proof of zone, date and fishing method
Quota compliance - Real-time monitoring of catches by zone
MSC/ASC certification - Objective data for sustainable fishing labels
End-to-end traceability - From catch to consumer

Sustainable Management

Stock surveillance - Assessment of available biomass
Nursery area identification - Juvenile protection
IUU fishing detection - Protection against unfair competition

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Offshore Wind Farms

Development Phase

Site studies - High-resolution bathymetric mapping
Seabed characterization - Soil type, composition, bearing capacity
Current measurement - Speed and direction profiles throughout water column
Metocean studies - Wind, waves, swell over long periods
Environmental impact study - Biodiversity, underwater acoustics, seabirds
Navigation route identification - Existing maritime traffic analysis

Construction Phase

Maritime site surveillance - 24/7 construction zone monitoring
Mooring verification - Post-installation foundation inspection
Dredging monitoring - Seabed preparation operation control
Maritime security - Intrusion detection, safety perimeter
Environmental monitoring - Turbidity, fauna impact

Operational Phase

Regular structure inspection - Turbines, substations, inter-array cables
Anomaly detection - Corrosion, biofouling, structural deformations
Maintenance planning - Favorable weather window forecasting
Scour monitoring - Erosion around foundations
Continuous environmental monitoring - Regulatory commitment compliance
Production optimization - Environmental data / output correlation

🔌

Subsea Cables and Pipelines

Preparatory Phase

Optimal route definition - Precise seabed mapping
Obstacle identification - Wrecks, rocks, existing installations
Geotechnical studies - Soil characterization for burial
Risk analysis - Fishing zones, anchoring, earthquakes

Installation

Lay guidance - Real-time positioning verification
Complete documentation - As-built survey with precise coordinates
Quality control - Burial depth, straightness

Operation and Maintenance

Periodic inspection - Unburial detection, mechanical damage
Crossing zone surveillance - Pipelines, other cables
Dangerous activity detection - Anchoring, dredging, trawling nearby
Rapid intervention - Precise fault location for repair

🏗️

Maritime Works and Civil Engineering

Bathymetric surveys - Before/during/after works for precise monitoring
Dredging surveillance - Extracted volume, depth achieved, turbidity
Quay and jetty inspection - Structure condition, scour
Port works monitoring - Progress, compliance, safety
Breakwater monitoring - Settlement, cracks, erosion
Port extension studies - Mapping, currents, sedimentation

🛢️

Offshore Oil & Gas

Platform inspection - Structures, jackets, risers, mooring lines
Pipeline surveillance - Leak detection, corrosion, span, free span
ROV survey support - Prior reconnaissance, guidance
Environmental monitoring - Water quality, hydrocarbon detection
Perimeter security - 24/7 intrusion detection
Operations assistance - Real-time metocean conditions

⚓

Ports and Terminals

Traffic monitoring - Vessel movement management
Channel inspection - Depth, sedimentation, dangerous objects
Port environment surveillance - Water quality, pollution
Safety and security - Suspicious object detection, intrusions
Dredging optimization - Precise targeting of areas to dredge
Sediment management - Sedimentary dynamics monitoring

🚢

Maritime Transport and Logistics

Route optimization - Currents, weather, areas to avoid
Fleet surveillance - Position, environment, compliance
Transit time prediction - Oceanographic conditions on route
Optimal waiting areas - Safe anchorage before port entry
Environmental documentation - MARPOL compliance proof

🏊

Aquaculture and Shellfish Farming

Site selection - Water quality, currents, exposure
Environmental monitoring - Temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH
Toxic algae detection - HAB early warning (Harmful Algal Blooms)
Cage surveillance - Integrity, biofouling, predators
Feeding optimization - Optimal environmental conditions
Disease prevention - Parameter change detection

🔍

Research and Marine Archaeology

Wreck prospecting - Magnetometry, side-scan sonar, bathymetry
Site mapping - Photogrammetry, 3D models
Protected site surveillance - Intrusion detection, looting
Scientific studies - Long-term data collection
Ecosystem monitoring - Reefs, seagrass beds, sensitive habitats

Cross-Sector Advantages

💰

Drastic Cost Reduction

Operating cost 10 to 50 times lower than crewed vessel. No crew rotation, no accommodation, minimal energy consumption.

⏱️

Continuous Availability

Multi-month missions without interruption. 24/7/365 surveillance. No crew rotation or difficult weather constraints.

🎯

Precision and Repeatability

Meter-accurate programmed trajectories. Repeatable measurements over time for trend analysis. Standardized protocols.

🌍

Minimal Carbon Footprint

Hybrid wind/solar propulsion. Zero direct emissions. Contribution to CSR and decarbonization goals.

📊

Massive Continuous Data

Extended time series acquisition. Multi-parameter correlation. Foundation for AI and predictive modeling.

⚖️

Regulatory Compliance

Automatic timestamped documentation. Complete traceability. Legally enforceable data. Facilitates audits and certifications.

🔒

Safety and Risk Reduction

No human risk at sea. Operation in difficult conditions. Early anomaly and incident detection.

🚀

Innovation and Competitiveness

Access to cutting-edge technologies. Competitive differentiation. Regulatory evolution anticipation.

Return on Investment

500 MW Wind Farm

Annual savings: €500,000 - €1,000,000 on inspections and environmental monitoring

ROI: Payback in 2-3 years

Fishing Fleet (10 vessels)

Gains: +15% fishing efficiency, -20% fuel consumption, +25% certification compliance

ROI: Payback in 1-2 seasons

200 km Cable Installation

Savings: €200,000 - €400,000 on preliminary studies and as-built survey

ROI: Immediate on single project

Marine Drones: Mature Industrial Tools

Sphyrna technology is no longer experimental. With over 10 years of development and thousands of mission hours completed, autonomous marine drones are now reliable, economical and essential tools for any modern maritime enterprise.

Whether you're in fishing, marine energy, offshore civil engineering, or any other maritime sector, Sphyrna drones can transform your operations today.

Legal Dimension

In a sovereign state, C2 is:

Attached to a legitimate authority (minister, commander, maritime prefect, Prime Minister)
Based on traceable and enforceable data
Accountable under law

A C2 decision commits the state. This is why data quality and decision traceability are essential.

History - An Autonomous Ocean Vision

From 2012 to today: the evolution of Sphyrna marine drones

In the early 2010s, the idea was simple yet almost radical: design a laboratory vessel capable of staying at sea for months, without port calls, without energy resupply, and without permanent operational dependence on land.

2012

Birth of Seaproven

The initial objective was not just to build an autonomous boat, but to create a scientific platform capable of generating its own energy, making navigation decisions, carrying significant instrumentation, and covering transoceanic distances in loops.

Architecture Inspired by Polynesian Tradition

Seaproven chose a less conventional path: the hydrodynamic study of the Polynesian outrigger canoe. This architecture, used for centuries in the Pacific, relies on form stability rather than mass.

Low center of gravity
Reduced hydrodynamic drag
Exceptional stability
Favorable power-to-weight ratio

2013

First Prototype - 17 meters

The first 55-foot (17m) prototype was launched. At the time, it was the world's largest civilian drone. This prototype validated several intuitions: high hydrodynamic performance, platform stability compatible with passive acoustics, and sufficient energy capacity.

2018

Mediterranean Mission - CNRS

Experimental mission conducted in the Mediterranean with the University of Toulon and CNRS on passive acoustics of cetaceans. The combination of nautical quality and sensor integration enabled acoustic data acquisition of a fineness rarely achieved for a mobile platform.

2019

Sphyrna 70 - The World's Largest Civilian Drone

The Sphyrna 70 — 70.21 feet (21 meters) — was launched for the mission conducted with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Monaco Explorations. To this day, it remains the world's largest civilian drone.

Length: 21 mètres

Displacement: 2500 kg

Autonomy: Several months

Energy: 100% renewable

2019-2020

Western Mediterranean Loop

Seaproven completed a full Western Mediterranean loop. The drones carried biophysicochemical sensors, passive acoustic systems, environmental DNA protocols and satellite-correlated acquisition. The mission concluded during the first COVID-19 lockdown, demonstrating that an autonomous platform can continue its mission in a disrupted global context.

2024

Guadeloupe Expedition

Four-month expedition in Guadeloupe mobilizing two drones for acoustic study of large diving cetaceans off Basse-Terre. Long-term autonomy enables observation continuity rarely achieved with crewed vessels.

Satellites of the Sea

Sphyrna drones can be compared to satellites of the sea. Like satellites in orbit, they observe, record, transmit and model. But instead of looking at the ocean from space, they live on its surface, immersed in its energy, in direct contact with physical, biological and acoustic dynamics. Where the satellite offers a global synoptic view, the marine drone provides local and persistent depth. Together, they form an integrated observation system, linking surface, water column and space.

Since 2012, the trajectory has remained consistent: design platforms capable of staying at sea for long periods, producing their own energy, making decisions and navigating autonomously, carrying high-level science, covering major ocean distances, cross-referencing their data with spatial observation and feeding predictive models.

Understanding the ocean by observing it over time, without interruption, with systems designed to belong to it.

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