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AI marine weather forecasts makes navigation safer in coastal areas

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Machine learning systems powered by data gathered in real-time from AI-equipped buoys provide precise local weather updates to help ships safely navigate British Columbia’s coast, reducing fuel use and enhancing safety.

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