Tag: satellites

Maritime connectivity has come a long way. For seafarers, this isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a lifestyle shift. But it’s not all upsides, argues Tsoukas Costas, Marketing Manager, MarPoint.

Singapore’s first Maritime Digital Twin was launched at the SMW Opening Ceremony on 24 March 2025. The dynamic virtual model of the Port of Singapore was developed by MPA in partnership with the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech).

UN Agencies ITU, ICAO, and IMO have expressed their “grave concern” over increase in jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems.  

According to MethaneSAT, data revealed methane emissions in North America and Central Asia are higher than currently reported.

For more than three decades, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has required mariners and regulators to implement the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) as the mandated framework for ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship emergency communications on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) vessels, highlights Wouter Deknopper, VP & GM Maritime Line of Business, Iridium.

The satellite-mounted detector, called AIRIS consists of an Earth-observation camera and an AI-equipped data processor. 

Over-reliance on GNSS can make ships vulnerable to signal interference, jamming, or spoofing, compromising navigation. Therefore, the integration of PNT information can provide several benefits to coastal navigation, AMSA highlights.

According to Dean Crossley, Loss Prevention Manager at West P&I, the Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a new order, DGS Order No. 09 of 2023, reiterating the ban on using Thuraya, Iridium, and other similar satellites in Indian waters.

Despite the rise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks, there will still be a place for traditional communication solutions such as email in the increasingly connected and digital maritime industry. Alex Zervos, Regional Head of Development at GTMaritime, explains why.

One Sea and ESA established a strategic collaboration to promote the development of new space-enabled services which will support the maritime sector’s transition towards autonomous shipping.