NIRA
Full stack ocean monitoring system. Compliance-ready from day one.
Ports, harbours, marinas, offshore energy operators, and EIA teams - we've got your compliance process automated.
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THE PROBLEM
The ocean is being monitored the same way it was 20 years ago.
Compliance data gaps
Periodic sampling misses acute events. Lab turnarounds take 5–14 days. By the time results arrive, the incident has passed and the evidence window is closed. Regulators are demanding real-time, existing methods cannot deliver it.
Survey methods are expensive and slow
Research vessels cost £10k–£50k/day. ROV campaigns require specialist crew and vessel mobilisation. Consultancy surveys provide snapshots, not continuous intelligence. The cost per data point is unsustainable for routine compliance.
Regulatory pressure is tightening
EU WFD, MSFD, OSPAR, UK EIA requirements, offshore wind DCO conditions - all demand continuous, evidenced water quality data. Non-compliance means fines, permit revocations, and delayed consenting. The regulatory clock is running.
Solution
Autonomous. Modular. Lightweight.
NIRA is a lightweight, battery-powered marine monitoring system, enabled with AI that streams real-time environmental data.
How it works
24/7 monitoring. Live AI dashboard. Automated compliance reporting.
01
Deploy
Under 15kg. Single operator. No crane, no specialist vessel, no mobilisation lead time. Drop NIRA at depth at your site in minutes — port berth, offshore platform, wind farm foundation, or open coastal water.
02
Monitor
NIRA measures continuously at depth — temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, chlorophyll-a and more. Battery-powered for months. Data streams in real time with no manual intervention required.
03
Report
Data flows directly to your compliance dashboard. Automated alerts for threshold breaches. Audit-ready exports for regulatory submissions. No manual data entry. No lab turnaround. Just evidence, continuously.
KEY CAPABILITIES
Built for marine operators. Designed for compliance.
One deployment. Every parameter that matters.
Physical conditions, contaminants, biological indicators, algal blooms — NIRA captures the full water quality picture in a single drop
Single-operator rapid deployment
Lightweight and battery-powered —> one person, one small boat, operational in under 10 minutes.
Real-time continuous data transmission
Live sensor data streams to the cloud 24/7, no manual retrieval, no data gaps.
Cloud-based AI analytics dashboard
Automated anomaly detection, trend analysis and exportable reports, no data analyst required.
Regulatory compliance mapping
Data outputs aligned to WFD, MSFD, OSPAR and EIA standards, ready for submission.
Modular and configurable system
Swap sensors, adjust depth profiles and scale deployments to match any site or project requirement.
USE CASES
Unified Ocean Intelligence Across the Blue Economy
Ports & Harbours
Continuous berth water quality monitoring for MARPOL, BWM Convention, and EU ETS compliance. Real-time ballast water quality verification and scrubber washwater discharge tracking.
Offshore Energy
Produced water plume monitoring beyond the onboard OiWA sensor. Subsea structural biofouling and corrosion detection. Offshore wind PAM support and cable EMF environmental baseline.
Environmental Compliance
Continuous WFD/MSFD parameter monitoring filling the gaps between fixed buoys and research vessel campaigns. MPA baseline data, HAB early warning, and bathing water quality evidence.
Marine Insurance & Risk
Continuous environmental data for underwriting, claims, and liability management. Replace costly survey snapshots with always-on monitoring; reducing risk exposure for port operators, offshore energy firms, and coastal infrastructure insurers.
WHY NIRA
The only end-to-end autonomous ocean monitoring solution
01
Minutes to deploy vs. weeks to mobilise at fractional cost
Deploy NIRA from a dock or small boat in minutes - no vessel contract, no crew, no lead time.
02
Deploy anywhere vs. fixed infrastructure
From nearshore ports and harbours to offshore energy farms, NIRA goes where fixed infrastructure can't.
03
Continuous evidence vs. snapshots
Real-time data streams replace infrequent lab sampling; giving you a defensible, always-on compliance record.
04
A fraction of the cost vs. vessel day rates
Research vessels run £10k–£50k per day. NIRA delivers the same data at a fraction of the cost.
05
Preventive intelligence vs. reactive damage control
NIRA flags risk patterns before incidents occur, not after regulators are already at the door.
06
Future-proof compliance vs. chasing penalties
Built for tightening marine regulation; stay ahead of requirements rather than scrambling to catch up.
FAQ
Common questions about NIRA
How long does deployment take?
Once NIRA is on-site, a single operator can have it in the water in under 60 minutes. No specialist crew, no special vessel contract, no heavy equipment.
How long does the battery last?
NIRA is designed for months of continuous operation on a single charge; suitable for long-duration environmental monitoring campaigns without retrieval.
What happens to the data if connectivity is lost?
NIRA capture data in-situ (onboard) and syncs automatically when connectivity is restored. No data gaps, no manual intervention required.
Can NIRA be configured for our specific site or parameters?
Yes. The sensor suite is modular — parameters, depth profiles, and sampling intervals can be configured to match your site conditions and compliance requirements.
How do we access and share the data?
All data streams live to your cloud dashboard. Reports are exportable in standard formats and shareable directly with regulators, consultants, or internal teams.
What if NIRA is damaged or lost at sea?
NIRA is designed for harsh marine environments. In the event of loss or damage, you will immediately get critical system alert on your mobile and dashboard. NIRA comes with GPS tracking enabled and you may be able to recover it.
GET STARTED
Ready to deploy continuous compliance intelligence at your site?
Talk to us about a pilot deployment. We'll walk you through the data, the setup, and exactly what NIRA looks like in practice at your site.
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