The EURMARS Project successfully concluded its 2nd Pilot Demonstration, held from 12–15 May 2025 in Portland, UK, bringing together consortium partners, technology providers, and end users to validate integrated surveillance capabilities in a live maritime environment.
This pilot marked a significant milestone in demonstrating how the EURMARS platform can enhance situational awareness, and decision-making in complex border surveillance scenarios.

The demonstration began with the deployment and configuration of key components of the EURMARS platform. Technical teams focused on establishing equipment and testing communication channels between the various components.

The second day involved inter-system communication tests and data simulation trials using the EURMARS applications. These tests were critical for validating seamless data exchange between components and ensuring the robustness of the platform’s architecture prior to live scenario execution.

The live scenario runs, which took place on Days 3 and 4, marked the most impactful moments of the pilot and were attended by all participating end users and stakeholders. Several high-priority border surveillance scenarios were executed designed to evaluate the platform’s overall functionality, responsiveness, and interoperability in realistic conditions.

These scenarios were executed alongside real-time detection checks, information exchange, and component synchronization across the EURMARS platform. Feedback from end users and stakeholders was positive, highlighting the system’s strong potential to support real-world border surveillance operations.

The EURMARS Project team extends its sincere thanks to all project partners, technical teams, stakeholders and end users whose contributions made this 2^nd Pilot Demonstration a success. From systems set-up to scenario execution, every step reflected the collaborative spirit and innovation that drive EURMARS forward.

Looking Ahead

The insights gained from the 2nd Pilot Demonstration will directly contribute to the continued development, integration, and exploitation of the EURMARS platform. With each milestone, the project moves closer to delivering a next-generation, AI-powered surveillance solution to protect Europe’s maritime and border domains.

2nd Pilot Demonstration Photo Gallery