Maritime Whitepapers

Unlocking the power of AI in maritime shipping with voyage optimization

Published May 19, 2023

Discover how cutting-edge AI-powered solutions revolutionize voyage planning and optimization, enhancing efficiency, fuel savings, and profitability.

aerial view of a container cargo ship traveling on the open sea

Maritime Weather Data: What it is and why you need it

Published July 19, 2022

Our Maritime Weather Data was built to boost your strategy, keep your crew and cargo safe, and add value to your organization’s planning.

Bringing transparency to maritime trade with Vessel Characteristics

Published February 25, 2022

Spire Maritime is at the forefront of using data to provide customers in the shipping market with actionable information that increases transparency and improves trade flows. The addition of Vessel Characteristics information to our AIS data creates an opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders to benefit from enhanced intelligence for commercial, safety and analysis uses.

Timing matters: how to accurately predict ETAs

Published October 18, 2021

How is accurate maritime Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) predicted?

Overcoming satellite communication obstacles in maritime High Traffic Zones

Published February 29, 2020

How can coverage on busy maritime routes be improved and how can we solve the AIS data gap problem?

The power of maritime weather forecasts and data analytics

Published November 14, 2019

AIS is showing promise for potential applications related to driving improved fuel consumption and vessel optimization.

An ocean of data

Published May 16, 2019

Learn more about the digital revolution and its ongoing impact on how to manage vessels and plan better routes.

Introduction to Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)

Published May 16, 2019

An overview of AIS technology, including expert opinions and research supported facts as well as potential improvements and future integrations.