Countering AIS manipulation in the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is fast becoming a focal point for hybrid warfare, where conventional military activity is interwoven with cyber and electronic disruption.
AIS Industry use case
Fleet management
AIS data allows for global fleet monitoring
Running an efficient fleet that is both compliant as well as profitable, all while ensuring the safety of crew and vessel, is a daunting task for shipping organizations of any size.
Spire AIS data helps users to truly manage a fleet as opposed to simply monitoring it.
For ship operators, owners and brokers, AIS translates into very real benefits such as:
Complete visibility into all ship position reports
for more efficient route scheduling and
better use of resources at port calls
Real-time fleet tracking and monitoring of the complete voyage to track all route deviations and stoppages, as well as to monitor ship ETAs to accommodate schedule changes
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Reshaping the maritime industry amid a volatile tariff landscape
The US tariffs, announced on April 2nd 2025, and referred to by the US administration as “Liberation Day” measures, are already reshaping global trade dynamics, with significant implications for the maritime sector.
North Sea collision: Searching for answers with AIS data
Maritime collisions, while rare, serve as stark reminders of the risks that persist despite modern navigation technology.
Why live vessel tracking is a game-changer for maritime operations
Live vessel tracking offers a powerful advantage to maritime industry professionals, enabling better decision-making, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced safety at sea.
Unlocking maritime intelligence with Historical AIS data
Understanding past vessel movements, using Historical AIS, is essential for gaining insights into maritime operations, market dynamics, security, risk assessments, environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance.
Not all AIS data is equal: How to identify and ensure AIS data quality
Originally designed as an anti-collision tool, the Automatic Identification System (AIS) has, over the past two decades, evolved into a comprehensive data collection and analysis system.
The secret is out: dark vessels harm the environment
There are vast, well-known sources of carbon emissions that threaten the global environment—vehicle emissions, electrical power generation, agriculture, etc.
Using AIS data to understand the destination of Ukrainian grain exports
Using AIS data, we looked into the reported destinations of ships leaving Ukraine under the Black Sea Grain Initiative and monitored them to get a sense of what is happening on the ground.