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.
AIS Industry use case
Global vessel monitoring
Spire Maritime AIS data offers maritime authorities the ability to track all of the world’s shipping even in the most remote regions
Government maritime agencies require a cost-effective solution that will provide better visibility into maritime traffic patterns and detect/identify suspicious behaviour.
What are the benefits of Spire Maritime AIS data?
Spire Maritime AIS data provides significantly enhanced visibility of vessel traffic throughout the world’s waterways, beyond the 50 nautical mile limit of ground-based AIS receivers. In addition to complete global coverage, Spire Maritime detects many times more vessels than any other system, capturing thousands of distinct vessels in a single pass.
Increased efficiency with highly optimized logistics planning and port-to-port tracking
Comprehensive vessel dynamic information including heading and course over ground
Enhanced maritime domain awareness with more accurate information for all aspects of maritime planning and analysis operations
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