NavalSec

Securing the maritime domain from space

Control maritime activity by tracking ships

We provide solutions for maritime security by combining data from SAR satellite imagery and AIS ship data. Using artificial intelligence, we enable the automatic detection of rogue ships whose AIS transponder has been switched off, aiding authorities and port administration in maintaining marine safety and security.

SAR satellite data

By utilizing synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite data from ICEYE, continuous around-the-clock observation of maritime zones is possible, at high-reslution and unhindered by weather conditions or day-night cycles. The world's largest SAR satellite constellation allows sub-daily revisits and is especially suited to detect vessels at open sea.

Vessel detection using AI

By employing artificial intelligence models in the field of object detection, we enable the automatic detection of vessels at sea with high accuracy. We use specialized high-performance computing clusters, which allows out solution to provide rapid and precise reports on rogue vessels. Factual information of ship locations georeferenced to their exact longitude and latitude can thus be obtained over a vast maritime area.

AIS data collection

All Class-B ships are required to emit AIS positioning signals regulary, including identification numbers, vessel name, velocity, direction, cargo, etc. This allows vessel tracking by authorities and nearby ships, which is essential for ensuring safety at sea. The lack of AIS data is usually associated with illegal marine activity and is of interest to authorities and port administration. Real-time world coverage is achieved by recording AIS data from a large constellation of satellites.

Cross-referencing data and anomaly detection

By comparing factual data obtained from SAR satellite images with information emitted from AIS transceivers, data anomalies are detected which allow the identification of vessels that present anomalous behavior and eases the task of law enforcement on the open sea. For example, the lack of AIS data for a vessel may indicate an attempt to hide illegal activity, such as fishing in territorial waters.

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