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February 12, 2024

Opening SeaSEC at Campus@Sea

We are particularly proud and enthusiastic about the opening of SeaSEC’s first European branch at Campus@Sea in Scheveningen The North Sea plays an essential role in the food, climate and energy transition With the growing activities in the North Sea, it is crucial to encourage multiple use while securing the undersea infrastructure.

SeaSEC, an initiative of the Northern Naval Capabilities Cooperation (NNCC), constitutes a pioneering research centre for the security of submarine infrastructures This partnership includes six northern NATO countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands SeaSEC is aimed at ensuring the security of essential submarine infrastructures, including Internet cables, oil and gas pipelines and wind farm electricity cables.

SeaSEC to conduct experimental research to develop new techniques for monitoring the seabed to within 100 feet of depth, it includes risk analysis, placing sensors at critical nodes, and the use of advanced equipment for identifying and neutralizing potential threats.

What makes SeaSEC unique is the cooperation between civilian and military parties, using information from military and civilian databases, and the centre seeks to collaborate with knowledge institutes, industry and other stakeholders.

Scheveningen, with its direct access to the North Sea, provides an ideal location for SeaSEC The North Sea Testing Garden, a 10 x 10 nautical mile test area, is available for experimentation Campus@Sea, located on the Hellingweg in Scheveningen, plays a central role as home to SeaSEC.

SeaSEC hopes to be operational by mid-2024. experiments are being conducted in the port and off the coast of Scheveningen during this phase Partners, including TNO, industry and policy makers, will be actively involved in these tests.

Scheveningen, with its ideal location and support of Campus@Sea, acts as a pioneer location for this innovative research center The collaboration between civilian and military parties highlights the versatility and positive impact of SeaSEC, not only locally but also internationally.

The Hague Councillor Saskia Bruines (Economic Development) is pleased with the arrival of SeaSEC: “In addition to peace and justice, we are also increasingly a city of security, a robust cluster of institutions and companies in this area has now been established here, precisely in the current era of major international conflicts and shifting power relations, we as a city feel a great responsibility, as the home city of all institutions and organizations that must be able to do their work here in freedom and as a facilitator of a growing security cluster, so we are proud that the first SeaSEC hub has chosen The Hague as its home base, moreover, it contributes to the attractiveness of our city as the place for innovative companies.”

Jeroen de Jonge (TNO): “In SeaSEC, owners of offshore wind farms and oil & gas platforms, policy makers, offshore service providers, telecom & IT providers, research institutes and industry partners come together to develop scenarios and innovative solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure at sea.”