Prysmian Group, Giancarlo Pedote and the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on climate change (CMCC) present “Sailing4Ocean” aimed at safeguarding the ocean

Italian Tech & Science Unite With Sports To Save The Ocean. Prysmian Group's IMOCA Will Implement Innovative Solution

Milan, Italy - 22nd June 2023 - 11:36 in the morning.

The Prysmian Group, which is the top company in the energy and telecommunications cable systems industry, is teaming up with solo sailor Giancarlo Pedote. They are working together on a new project called Sailing4Ocean. The project will work in partnership with the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC). They will use the PRY-CAM technology, which is owned by the Prysmian Group, to keep an eye on the health of the world's oceans. Pedote will be the skipper of the Prysmian Group IMOCA.

Initially designed for electricity production purposes, PRY-CAM technology relies on advanced algorithms powered by artificial intelligence and proprietary sensing methods to effectively capture and interpret data. Its adaptable nature enables it to serve various industries where gathering quantifiable data is paramount.

Prysmian Group is a firm that is committed to sustainability and the environment. They have partnered with Giancarlo Pedote to take on a technology challenge. Prysmian Group has contributed their PRY-CAM technology as a sponsor and technological partner. Pedote's Prysmian Group IMOCA boat is equipped with sensors that have been designed in collaboration with EOSS and the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC). These sensors can gather data about various parameters and geographical areas when the boat is in motion. The collected data is digitized and transmitted to CMCC via PRY-CAM MINILOG devices. The device collects data in analogue mode and transfers it to the boat's transmission device in MOD-BUS digital mode.

To be more precise, the information gathered pertains to various aspects of the boat's surroundings and internal conditions. This includes the boat's location coordinates based on GPS, the speed at which it is traveling, the level of carbon dioxide present in the immediate environment, the atmospheric pressure, the temperature of the water surrounding the boat on its two sides as well as its keel bulb, the temperature inside the boat, the humidity levels surrounding the vessel, the dew point, and the level of irradiation in the surrounding area.

In August 2022, a significant exploration test took place and the sensors had a favorable response. This indicated that the installation resolutions were capable of enduring the severe pressures of navigation and thus proved to be efficient.

After the data is gathered, CMCC will review and verify it before distributing it to the international scientific community at no cost. The distributed data will be available through various platforms, including interactive marine-weather forecast applications, the Emodnet portal, and the Copernicus Marine Service platforms. These platforms belong to the Earth observation systems controlled by the European Union with the goal of monitoring our planet and environment, a benefit to all European nationals. Additionally, the data collected will be used in the CoastPredict programme, an initiative under the UNESCO Decade of Ocean Science aimed at improving global coastal sea forecasts and observations. The aim of the programme is to offer society and science more effective and timely responsiveness. The data amassed from the Prysmian Group IMOCA boat will be used by the UN Ocean Decade project PredictOnTime. This data will fuel advancements in new marine forecasting and products in an innovative and integrated global system. The acquisition and transmission system for this data will allow information to be collected from areas of the globe that were previously out of reach with traditional data collection techniques. This will ensure that we are continuously monitoring the state of our oceans, especially those that Giancarlo Pedote will cross during his next great challenge, the Vendée Globe in 2024.

Giancarlo Pedote spoke to Prysmian Group and CMCC about his goal to help protect the ocean by installing sensors on his boat. He was met with enthusiastic people who offered their knowledge, time, and passion to support the project. Pedote feels motivated to contribute to ocean preservation every time he trains or competes. He's grateful to his main sponsor for supporting him for 17 years and to CMCC for their help. This makes him feel accompanied during his solo navigations.

Giovanni Coppini, who is in charge of the Ocean Predictions and Applications Division at CMCC, said that the science behind sea forecasting and data collection is crucial for the sustainable development of society and economics. Protecting the coasts and marine ecosystems is necessary. The collaboration with Prysmian Group and Giancarlo Pedote is very important because it shows the importance of working together between industry, technology, sport, and scientific research for the good of the sea. The data collected will play an important operational role globally, as it will enhance our understanding of the ocean and produce more detailed and accurate marine forecasts for decision-makers, businesses, societies, and citizens. CMCC will create applications for these forecasts which will be available internationally.

Maria Cristina Bifulco, the Chief Sustainability Officer & Group Investor Relations Director of Prysmian Group, emphasized the importance of sustainability in their business. She stated that sustainability is a key aspect that they work on every day. While Prysmian Group operates in an industry that plays a major role in decarbonising and electrifying our system, they are aware that their daily business operations aren't enough. Thus, they are committed to implementing noteworthy projects that align with their company values. One such project is supporting Giancarlo in his sailing endeavours. Sailing embodies values, such as ambition and the constant pursuit of new challenges, important to Prysmian Group. Wind and renewable energy are also significant parts of their business. However, using 100% Italian technology, Prysmian Group wants to do more by aiding the scientific community and taking more steps towards a sustainable future.