In June 2021, NiAT’s OBSERVE™ embarked on a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) prototype development using data provided by SPIRE, a next generation data and analytics company that collects data from space to solve problems on Earth.
With OBSERVE™, NiAT generated a system that identifies, tracks on movement, and makes use of the world’s maritime vessels. NiAT uses SPIRE combined with satellite and terrestrial automatic identification system (AIS) sense data application programming interface (API) to provide analytics and business intelligence teams with unprecedented maritime data.
NiAT’s technology provides management solutions that incorporate the location of maritime assets to give a decisive competitive advantage. With the dashboard, it can increase demands for operational efficiency, effective facility management, comprehensive security, and sensitive environmental management. These diverse challenges require access to detailed, up-to-date information, and careful analysis to produce optimal results.
The OBSERVE™ Geographical Information System (GIS) platform improves port and maritime efficiency in :
- Infrastructure and Expansion Planning
- Port Design
- Environmental Management and Compliance
- Facility and Utility Management – Asset and Inventory Management – Maintenance/Work Order Management – Utility Operations and Control
- Security Operations
- Emergency Response and Management – Spill Response and Management – Incident Tracking
- Port Operations – Real-Time Asset Location – Vessel Routing and Tracking – Berth Occupancy and Assignment – ETA
- Meteorological Monitoring
- Water Depth Assessment and Visualisation
- Nautical Charting
- Public Information – Shipping Channels Location – Restricted Area Awareness
This allows the integration of disparate information sources into a common operational picture of all port facilities, giving greater power to control operations and positively impact bottom line. Using GIS technology enables a shared common operational picture of port and supporting facilities that promotes inter-agency communication and coordination of action.
GIS also integrates multiple sources of information, displays results on a map or satellite image, and delivers the resulting situational awareness on a secure network. OBSERVE™ integrates well for anyone looking for geo-spatial visualisation and data analytics of maritime activities.
