NIJHOF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE LIBRARY | NCIL(M)
OFFLINE LLM GENERATIVE AI aka AI-IN-A-BOX
NCIL(M) | Maritime, a physical edge server onboard a vessel, runs a compact large language model (LLM) so crews can get AI support for instant access to SOPs, IMO regulations, reporting, translations or safety prompts without relying on the cloud or stable satellite links. It deploys a quantised, edge-ready model together with a local library of your own documents (ISM, SOLAS/MARPOL procedures, company circulars) using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and crews access it through a simple onboard interface. This offline combination of compact models + RAG + edge hardware, in conjunction with a sync/update strategy, is the state of the art for seafarers. It keeps sensitive operational data onboard, works in zero internet connectivity environments and brings AI right to the point of work.
KEY FEATURES OF NCIL(M)
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Operates with zero internet connectivity
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Utilises an edge-tuned model with lightweight runtimes on suitable onboard compute (CPU/GPU)
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Employs RAG to query a local vector store containing only approved company and vessel doctrine
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Supports a multilingual, role-aware LLM with contextual intake for different shipboard and shoreside users
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Incorporates inbuilt regulatory and compliance requirements alignment.
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Provides built-in access control and full audit trail
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Enforces security-critical system administration with two-step verification
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Maintains version control, source provenance and citations for responses
USER INTERFACE OF NCIL(M)
​Our onboard user interface incorporates simplicity, context, control and traceability
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Offline-first and shows sync/version status
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Secure user login, role-based access, and full audit trail
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Role-based views (master, chief engineer, safety, crewing) with task-specific prompts
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Guided actions for reports, SOP coaching, translations, and maintenance steps
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Ground answers in specific documents with citations and provenance
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Support videos, diagrams, and checklists at the point of work
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Multilingual interface and responses
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Admin panel for updates and content management
INTEGRATING NCIL(M) INTO OPERATIONS LEADS TO ENTERPRISE RESILIENCE
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Helps prevent workplace accidents and potential fatalities at sea
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Creates a safer working environment for seafarers on board
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Provides clear, fleet-wide access to corporate governance and compliance requirements
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Safeguards and strengthens the company’s reputation with stakeholders
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Reduces fleet maintenance and repair costs by millions over time
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Improves eligibility and terms for financing with banks and financial institutions
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Supports lower insurance premiums through better risk management and reporting
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Enhances seafarer morale, engagement and retention
PROJECTS UNDERWAY
Project 1
Visual Language Models for Marine Corrosion Detection and Management
