Maritime and Inland Waterways

Thanks to the EU Space Programme, authorities and maritime operators can rely on three different types of satellite data that allow them to see, navigate and communicate. Copernicus provides the near real-time data needed to evaluate the state of the sea, currents and temperature. Moreover, the Copernicus Maritime Surveillance Service allows for vessel monitoring even at night thanks its capability to produce Synthetic Aperture Radar images. Galileo’s accurate signals make navigation easier and more reliable; and satcom data ensures uninterrupted communications – even in the open seas.

Maritime and Inland Waterways In Action

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Connecting the transportation dots with EU Space

European GNSS and Copernicus Earth Observation data not only play a key role in individual modes of mobility, they are also essential to creating a truly intermodal transport system.

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EUSPA Secures Continuity of EGNOS Services

EUSPA signed with Thales Alenia Space a contract named LIFEX 1 (Life Extension Phase 1), to ensure that EGNOS V2 continues to provide reliable, secure, and high-performance navigation services for Europe’s aviation, maritime, land transport, mapping and agricultural sectors beyond 2028.

Sentinel-1C satellite views

From satellite to solution

The Sentinel-1C satellite, to be launched on December 4, 2024, will ensure continuous data provision and integrates Galileo for improved navigation, reinforcing the world's leading Earth Observation system.

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Celebrating 15 Years of EGNOS Open Service (OS)

The 15th anniversary of the EGNOS Open Service (OS) highlights Europe’s leadership in developing a robust satellite navigation system that has become a global reference for other Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS).

A cargo ship crossing the sea.

Make EU Space your first mate

This World Maritime Day, EUSPA reminds you that safe sailing starts with the EU Space Programme.

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Integration of Galileo HAS into Maritime receivers

EUSPA has published a new Fundamental Elements funding scheme grant to support the integration of Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) in maritime positioning and/or navigation solutions. 

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Another step for maritime safe navigation using EGNOS

The EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime users (ESMAS) can be now fully exploited by users with type-approved equipment developed according to the recently published IEC-61108-7 Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Standard for Shipborne Receivers.  
 

Fast Facts

90%
of maritime receivers are EGNOS-enabled and 30% are Galileo-enabled.
15,000
fishing vessels are equipped with a GNSS-based device providing data to fishery authorities in the EU.
100%
of SOLAS Merchant Vessels are using GNSS.

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Maritime and Inland Waterways R&D projects