In efforts to combat illegal fishing around the world, Spire AIS data provides:
Immediate identification of non-cooperative IUU vessels in the vicinity of legitimate fishing vessels, allowing for a more targeted response
Dynamic data that allows authorities to identify spoofed position reports when comparing a vessel’s reported latitude and longitude
Extended surveillance range beyond traditional methods to include areas where vessels are not intended to be fishing
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