At the Command of Coast Guard Operations, located at the Callao Naval Base, the Peruvian Navy showcased its latest and most modern equipment and technology being tested to control vessels operating in the national maritime domain, also known as the “Mar de Grau.”
The Commander of Coast Guard Operations, Rear Admiral SGC Ludwig Zanabria Acosta, highlighted the naval commitment to ensuring human life safety, protecting the environment, and curbing illicit activities in the aquatic environment, in safeguarding national interests.
In this context, a live demonstration was conducted to monitor national and foreign vessels operating in national maritime waters, aiming to detect and intervene with vessels engaged in illegal activities or law violations, such as illegal fishing and environmental pollution.
“The area of responsibility assumed by Peru due to international commitments covers 2,230,166.25 square miles, equivalent to six times the Peruvian territory,” emphasized Rear Admiral Zanabria. For its operations, the Directorate General of Captaincies and Coast Guard has maritime patrol boats and exploration aircraft, with which conducted a total of 1,140 operations in 2023, and has already carried out 431 operations so far in 2024.
Modern Technology
The Traffic Information and Monitoring System (SIMTRAC), which integrates various subsystems, is the main tool that allows Peruvian coast guards to identify and track vessels at long distances near and within the national maritime domain. A novelty is the use of more sophisticated electronic means for vessel monitoring, including the solution from WindWard, whose AI-driven technology enables predictive decision-making based on real-time data, providing a 360° view of the maritime ecosystem.
The Coast Guard Operations Command expects this technology to achieve the detection of vessels that disconnect from the automatic identification system. “This system is in the testing phase to evaluate its performance and subsequent implementation,” added Rear Admiral Zanabria, highlighting the use of Dark Vessel Detection (DVD) technology.
This technology allows the detection of vessels that turn off their lights to avoid identification, utilizing satellite images or radio frequency for detecting infringing vessels.
The performance of this AI technology is being tested from the Peru Mission Control Center, where the identification and monitoring system is managed.
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