ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Maritime Awareness Global Network

Okay kiddo, imagine there's a big, big world out there with a lot of water in it. People use boats to travel and move things around on the water. But it can be a big and dangerous place. Sometimes boats get lost or people on them need help.

That's where the Maritime Awareness Global Network comes in - it's like having lots of superhero eyes watching over the big, blue sea. The network uses satellites and other cool technology to keep an eye on all the boats and ships out there, no matter where they are.

They can see everything from big cargo ships carrying lots of things, to little fishing boats catching fish. If anyone is in trouble or lost, people who work with the network can help them find their way or give them the right assistance.

It's like having a really big, new kind of map that shows you where all the boats are and if they're okay or not. And that way, everyone on the water can be a little safer and get the help they need if something goes wrong.