Initiative #169
Dark Vessel Detection Platform
Listed in the registry Pilot Original language : English
About the initiative
Description of the initiative
Utilizes AI and machine learning to detect vessels in satellite imagery, predict movements, and flag potential IUU fishing globally.Automatically cross-references detected vessels with AIS and VMS data to identify unregistered or "dark" vessels. Supports international IUU fishing monitoring; new AI-driven features enable vessel identification from electro-optical imagery. Governance: Managed by DFO’s International Fisheries Enforcement team; technical oversight by MDA Space; coordinated with CSA and other OGDs. Guardrails: All data use complies with commercial licensing terms and GC privacy requirements; sharing restricted
AI family
- AI capability
- Species Identification and Biological Annotation
Bucket rationale Not translated
Analyse automatisée d’images et de signaux pour détecter et suivre—perception/surveillance.
Lifecycle
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Ideation
Stage status : Completed
June 1, 2025
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Assessment
Stage status : Completed
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Approved
Stage status : Completed
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Development
Stage status : Completed
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Pilot
Stage status : In progress
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Production
Stage status : Upcoming
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Archived
Stage status : Upcoming
Schedule for this initiative
- Completed
- In progress
- Planned
- Not applicable
- Today
- Ideation
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Contacts
- Requester
- Bartley, Matt
- Sector contact
- Bédard, Mathieu
- Subject matter expert
- Wheeler, Sean
Data and tools
- Sector
- Programs Sector
- Region
- National Capital Region
- Submitted on
- June 1, 2025
Government priorities and declaration
- Prime Minister's mandate commitment
- Protecting Canadian sovereignty and keeping Canadians safe by strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces, securing our borders, and reinforcing law enforcement.