Demonstrater of a Data Processing Centre For Satellite Based AIS Services

The objective of the demonstration project is the development, integration, testing and validation of a demo version of the Data Processing Centre (DPC). The DPC collects SAT-AIS messages, ancillary information for generating and distributing enhanced data services to the maritime community. The provision of SAT-AIS data brings value added to existing maritime information services by providing ship detection capabilities at distances from coastlines that cannot be covered by land-based AIS. SAT-AIS information will support European entities and institutions in law enforcement, fisheries control campaigns, maritime border control operations, maritime safety and security issues including marine pollution response, search and rescue and anti-piracy. The DPC was implemented by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and ESA under a joint project team.