Real-Time Monitoring of Marine Contaminants

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

web-based information system is developed to detect, identify the source, and trace the trajectory of oil and chemical spills in marine waters in real time. It enables early detection and prompt notification to the authorities or cleanup crews, facilitating immediate response and legal action against the responsible polluters.

INSPIRATION OF THE INVENTION

The growing incidents of marine pollution caused by oil and chemical spills highlight the urgent need for an accessible, accurate, and fast monitoring system. The invention was inspired by the need to support environmental enforcement and facilitate rapid containment to minimize ecological and economic damage.

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES

Delayed detection, difficulty in identifying the actual polluter, and the absence of an integrated monitoring system. These issues hinder enforcement efforts and lead to more severe impacts on marine biodiversity and human activities in coastal areas.

INVENTIVENESS  & NOVELTY

Real-time capabilities, automatic detection of spill locations, and forensic data generation for legal prosecution, setting it apart from conventional monitoring tools

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION

1. Applicable to maritime enforcement agencies, cleanup teams, and environmental stakeholders.

2. Suitable for monitoring ports, coastal industrial zones, and marine protected areas.

3. Can be integrated into national disaster command centers and emergency response systems.

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT

1. Enhances efficiency in spill response and cleanup operations.

2.Strengthens environmental law enforcement.

3.Reduces cleanup costs and long-term environmental damage.

4.Contributes to national sustainability strategies and marine risk management policies.

MARKET POTENTIAL 

1.Government agencies (DOE, MARITIME MALAYSIA, Environmental Departments, Port Authorities)

2.Oil & gas companies, maritime logistics, port operators

3.ASEAN countries with active coastlines and growing marine industries

TRL : 6

Project Leader : Nurhizam Safie Bin Mohd Satar

Co-Researcher : Jamaludin Karim, Azrulhizam Bin Shapi`i, Ahmad Tarmizi Bin Abdul Ghani

Dept./Fac./Inst : Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Expertise : Information And Communication Technology, Information System

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