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BlackSky + Spire partner for AI-driven maritime custody service

May 24, 2023

BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) have teamed to create a real-time, commercially available, Maritime Custody Service (MCS) that can automatically detect, identify and track more than 270,000 vessels worldwide in open water, along rivers and canals, and while docked at port.

The MCS uses data from Spire’s satellites to detect RF emissions from maritime targets and then automatically tips BlackSky’s satellites to collect imagery. Once collected, BlackSky Spectra AI processes and analyzes the electro-optical images using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect vessels, estimate cargo and monitor change over time.

Monitoring global maritime activity is critical to safeguarding national security, identifying illicit ship-to-ship transfers, intercepting vessels engaged in smuggling or sanctions evasion, monitoring liquid and dry bulk commodity movements, and tracking illegal fishing in restricted areas.

“BlackSky and Spire have developed a very cost-effective and flexible vessel tracking service capable of delivering on-demand maritime intelligence at scale,” said . “The unique AI-driven system reduces end-to-end latency across the entire tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination process. With interoperability in mind, the MCS provides an easy-to-use autonomous, continuous and predictive maritime tracking capability directly into customer hands.”
— Patrick O’Neil, Chief Innovation Officer at BlackSky

“Fusing Spire’s satellite-based AIS data with BlackSky’s cutting-edge analytics delivers actionable insights and situational awareness that increase transparency into maritime operations and security for the national security, global supply chain and commodities markets.”
— Iain Goodridge, Spire Senior Director of RF geolocation products

Filed Under: BlackSky, Business Moves, Electro-Optical, Imagery, Maritime Domain Awareness, Maritime Surveillance, Partnerships, Satellite Imagery, Spire Global, Vessel Tracking

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