Few know the risks of working in the ocean better than Sam Mayall.

Thats what drew the young deckhand to found Zelim in 2017.

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AI vision and autonomous lifeboats could be the future of sea rescue

New offshore wind farms are popping up all over, as Europe pushes to decarbonise its energy production.

And in stormy seas, when the majority of accidents occur, rescuers also put their lives in danger.

The so-called Swift system can extract someone from the water in just 30 seconds.

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Zelim is also working with several offshore energy companies to perfect its AI tech.

Story bySion Geschwindt

Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

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