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European Maritime Safety Agency has selected San Francisco-based satellite data analytics company Spire Global to provide the agency with global satellite automatic identification system (SAT-AIS) data in support its mission to support EU maritime interests.
The new SAT-AIS data, a term to described when satellites are used to detect AIS signals, is expected to complement EMSA’s current SAT-AIS stream by improving coverage, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The additional SAT-AIS data stream will also improve EMSA’s service in terms of resolution and detection rate of AIS messages.
EMSA’s mission is to serve EU maritime interests for a safe, secure, green and competitive maritime sector and act as a reliable and respected point of reference for the sector in Europe and worldwide. Through the partnership, EMSA will have better awareness of what, when and where vessels are around the world, according to Spire.
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The largest multi-purpose satellite constellation announces new maritime leadership
Press Release – Spire Global, a space powered data and analytics platform, today announced that Simon van den Dries has been promoted to Maritime General Manager. With a group spanning all continents, Simon is responsible for the business, strategy, product development and commercial relations.
“Simon has played a critical role in building the Spire Maritime business over the past 2 years and I am thrilled to welcome him as our new General Manager. Simon has outstanding operational experience and is a strategic visionary whose customer-first mentality will allow us to take advantage of market opportunities ahead. I could not be happier for his promotion and what the future holds for our Maritime business.” said John Lusk, VP Global Data Services.