Securing the vast network of undersea cables, the backbone of global internet traffic, has become a national security imperative in the Asia-Pacific. But with geopolitical tensions rising and tens of thousands of vessels crisscrossing the region every day, how can you separate innocent traffic from a potential threat?
The answer lies in going beyond dots on a map. A system that simply flags every vessel approaching, or passing over your assets, will generate an overwhelming amount of noise with limited strategic value. Windward’s Maritime AI™ platform doesn’t just monitor location, it contextualizes behavior. We provide governments and security agencies with the clarity to understand who a vessel is, what it’s doing, and where it’s doing it. This level of clarity is critical, especially in one particularly revealing case: the Chinese vessel Song Hang.
A Fishing Vessel or Something More?
The Song Hang was intercepted by the Philippine Coast Guard east of Palawan in April 2025. Its crew claimed it was heading to the Indian Ocean to fish. But authorities were suspicious, pointing to the vessel’s unusual behavior and proximity to Philippine undersea cables. So, who was right?
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Here’s where Maritime AI™ cuts through the…